August 2026 Calendar
Updated November 6, 2026 · Edited by the JanuaryCalendar.com team
August 2026 started on Saturday, August 1, and ended on Monday, August 31. It had 31 days, 21 weekdays and 21 US working days. There are no US federal holidays in August 2026.
- Starts
- Saturday
- Days
- 31
- US working days
- 21
- Full moon
- Aug 28
- Birthstone
- Peridot
- Zodiac
- Leo, Virgo
August 2026
| Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ||||||
| 2 | 3 | 4 | 5Last Quarter | 6 | 7 | 8 |
| 9 | 10 | 11 | 12New Moon | 13 | 14 | 15 |
| 16 | 17 | 18 | 19First Quarter | 20 | 21 | 22 |
| 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28Full Moon | 29 |
| 30 | 31 |
- Aug 5◑ Last Quarter, 10:22 p.m. EDT
- Aug 12● New Moon, 1:37 p.m. EDT
- Aug 19◐ First Quarter, 10:46 p.m. EDT
- Aug 28○ Full Moon, 12:19 a.m. EDT
- Aug 31Summer bank holiday (UK)
August 2026 holidays and observances
| Date | Day | Holiday or observance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31 | Mon | Summer bank holiday (UK) | UK |
Dates follow federal rules (a holiday on Saturday is observed Friday, on Sunday the following Monday). UK bank holidays follow standard rules; one-off extra holidays are announced by the government.
Moon phases
| Phase | Date (Eastern) | Time (ET) | Time (UTC) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ◑ Last Quarter | Wednesday, August 5 | 10:22 p.m. EDT | Aug 06, 02:22 UTC |
| ● New Moon | Wednesday, August 12 | 1:37 p.m. EDT | Aug 12, 17:37 UTC |
| ◐ First Quarter | Wednesday, August 19 | 10:46 p.m. EDT | Aug 20, 02:46 UTC |
| ○ Full Moon | Friday, August 28 | 12:19 a.m. EDT | Aug 28, 04:19 UTC |
Calculated with standard astronomical algorithms; Eastern Time.
Working days
August 2026 had 21 working days in the US: 21 weekdays minus 0 federal holidays on a weekday. Monday, Saturday and Sunday occurred five times.
| Weekday | Count |
|---|---|
| Sunday | 5 |
| Monday | 5 |
| Tuesday | 4 |
| Wednesday | 4 |
| Thursday | 4 |
| Friday | 4 |
| Saturday | 5 |
Week numbers
| ISO week | Dates |
|---|---|
| Week 31 | Aug 1 – 2 |
| Week 32 | Aug 3 – 9 |
| Week 33 | Aug 10 – 16 |
| Week 34 | Aug 17 – 23 |
| Week 35 | Aug 24 – 30 |
| Week 36 | Aug 31 |
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Frequently asked questions
How many days are in August 2026?
August 2026 had 31 days. It started on a Saturday and ended on a Monday.
How many working days are in August 2026?
August 2026 had 21 US working days (21 weekdays minus federal holidays).
When is the full moon in August 2026?
The full moon occurred on Friday, August 28, 2026 at 12:19 a.m. EDT.
What is the August birthstone and zodiac sign?
The August birthstone is peridot. People born Aug 1–22 are Leo; those born Aug 23–31 are Virgo.