August 7 national days 2026
On August 7th, 2 national days fall on this date.
August 7 is a date on the 2026 national-day calendar. TheDayOf currently lists 2 observances for this date: Purple Heart Day and National Lighthouse Day. Open any day page for the date, history, and how to celebrate, or browse the rest of August from the month hub.
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Friday, August 7, 2026
Purple Heart Day
Purple Heart Day on August 7 honors U.S. service members wounded or killed in action and the medal created from George Washington’s Badge…
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Friday, August 7, 2026
National Lighthouse Day
National Lighthouse Day on August 7 marks the date in 1789 when Congress approved an act for the support of lighthouses, beacons, buoys…
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