August Character All Month
Holidays with Variable Dates
1st Sunday
Be friend-tastic today by showing Kindness to someone new.
Holidays with Always-On Dates
August 1
Make caring your superpower today by choosing Compassion.
August 2
Show Generosity by “coloring” someone’s day with a bright compliment.
August 3
Show Gratitude by telling a sister or sibling‑like friend why they’re “sib‑sational.”
August 4
National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day
“In the cookie of life, friends are the chocolate chips.” – Salman Rushdie.
Celebrate the Loyalty of friends today sharing a treat or a sweet word with someone.
Show Dependability by being the “coast‑to‑coast helper” who steps in when someone needs support.
August 6
Let Positivity rise by encouraging someone with words that float above the negativity.
August 7
Show Courage by doing the brave thing even when it feels “heart‑to‑start” hard.
August 8
According to The Secret Society of Happy People, there are 31 ‘types’ of happiness that people often feel or experience throughout the day. Grab their Happiness Counter and see how your day went!
Use your Enthusiasm and Positivity “purr‑fectly” to chase away being a “Grumpy Cat”.
National Sneak Some Zucchini Onto Your Neighbor’s Porch Day
Grow Generosity by giving a surprise veggie or kind note to someone. Desks can be porches.
August 9
Increase your Wisdom today by diving into a story and sharing one “novel” idea you learned.
August 12
International Find the Good Day
Use Positivity to spot the good deeds of others and share it.
Practice Respect by remembering that big or small, every creature deserves “tons” of kindness.
August 13
Practice Acceptance by celebrating what makes everyone “left, right, and just right.”
August 14
Today, we commemorate the end of World War II and honor the sacrifices of America’s Greatest Generation.’ Reflect on their Endurance and Resilience and channel that into difficult tasks.
August 15
Practice Self‑Control by taking a calm break instead of “stressing the small stuff.”
August 19
Be one of the good ‘Tater People’ today. Use your Initiative and avoid being just a Spec-tator or a Hesi-Tator! See Dr. Zimmerman’s other “taters”
August 20
“If you think you are too small to make a difference, you haven’t spent a night with a mosquito.” African Proverb. Be inspired to keep your cool instead of “buzzing” with frustration.
August 25
Practice Forgiveness by offering a “peace‑treaty” moment to someone you’ve disagreed with.
August 26
Offer someone a “split‑second” act of Kindness.
Be Grateful for Toilet Paper.
August 28
Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day
Show Empathy by comforting someone who misses a pet with a “heart‑hug.”
August 29
Practice Honesty by playing fair and following the rules “by the book.”
Dates were found on NationalToday, AndTodayIs, NationalDayCalendar, DaysOfTheYear, or specific holiday sites. For more information on other holidays to celebrate this month, visit these holiday websites. For more information about the holidays listed above, follow their links.
