The following lists cultural and special events that are taking place in August 2020. This should help you to plan and organise for upcoming events and celebrations for August 2020.
- 2 August - National Tree Day
- 3 August - Raksha Bandhan India
- 3 August - Early Learning Matters Week Starts
- 4 August - National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children's Day
- 7 August - Jeans For Genes Day
- 7 August - Crazy Hair Day
- 13 August - Obon Festival Japan Starts
- 14 August - Red Nose Day
- 15 August - National Science Week Starts
- 15 August - Obon Festival Jap Ends
- 17 August - RSPCA Cupcake Day
- 17 August - Keep Australia Beautiful Week Starts
- 22 August - Ganesh Chaturthi India
- 23 August - National Science Week Ends
- 23 August - Daffodil Day
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Note: This is to be used as a general guideline only. These dates may subject to change.
Reference:
Yearly Calendar of Cultural Celebrations, Aussie Childcare Network
Calendar 2020, Aussie Childcare Network
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