Today is National Red Wine Day and National Cherry Turnover Day, and more
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Today is National Red Wine Day and National Cherry Turnover Day, and more!
National Red Wine Day on August 28 is a color-specific wine date, separate from National Wine Day (May 25 on this site). Drink only if you are of legal age; skip it if you do not drink.
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National Toasted Marshmallow Day
National Toasted Marshmallow Day on August 30 is for browning a marshmallow over a fire, stove, or camp grill. It is a campfire food date, not s’mores day (a different observance on many calendars).
National Grief Awareness Day
National Grief Awareness Day on August 30 is a U.S. awareness date for people living with loss. It is not a party holiday.
National Beach Day
National Beach Day on August 30 is an informal U.S. summer date for shore time and beach cleanup, not a federal holiday.
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One of our most-searched food holidays. Find the 2026 date, why bakeries and home cooks mark October 14, and easy ways to celebrate — from bakery runs to dessert potlucks.
National Eat Outside Day
Dine al fresco on National Eat Outside Day! Enjoy meals in the great outdoors. From picnics to patio dining, eating outside is a beloved summer activity that Americans embrace whenever weather permits.
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National Burnt Ends Day on September 1 is for the crispy, sauced cubes of brisket point associated with Kansas City barbecue. It is a regional meat date, not a generic grilling holiday.
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National Trail Mix Day
National Trail Mix Day on August 31 is for the portable mix of nuts, dried fruit, and sometimes chocolate. It is a hiking-snack food date, informal like most U.S. food days.
International Overdose Awareness Day
International Overdose Awareness Day on August 31 remembers people who have died from drug overdose and supports families. It began in Australia in 2001 and is now marked globally.
National Cinema Day
Hit the big screen on National Cinema Day! Movie theaters across America offer discounted tickets, typically $3-4. This annual event revitalizes movie-going culture and celebrates the theatrical experience with millions of attendees.
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