National days, ongoing national weeks and months, and global observances for August 25, 2026. Plus historical events and birthdays.
August 25, 2026 celebrates National Banana Split Day, plus 4 more.
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National Kiss and Make up Day reminds us to end the quarrels, arguments, and fights. Instead, come to an agreement with anyone you've had a disagreement with on National Kiss and Make up Day on August 25.
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On August 25, 1916, President Woodrow Wilson signed what is now called the Organic Act to establish the National Park Service. As part of the Department of Interior, the National Park Service protects 400 areas in 50 states, U.S. territories, and the District of Columbia, totaling 84 million acres.
Read the full story →People born on August 25
Novelist who became the first woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for Drama.
Director, producer, and screenwriter of several blockbusters, including Beetlejuice, Edward Scissorhands, Corpse Bride, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, and Wednesday (Netflix).
Scottish actor famous for playing James Bond, but also for his starring roles in Murder on the Orient Express (1974), The Man Who Would Be King (1975), The Hunt for Red October (1990), The Rock (1996), and The Untouchables (1987).
Actor and television host who was said to be the "hardest working man in show business."
The infamous 30 Minute Meal chef and television host of her own show, Rachael Ray.
Events that occurred on August 25 throughout history
Galileo Galilei demonstrates his first telescope to Venetian lawmakers. The successful demonstration earned him a doubled lifetime salary and a permanent professorship at the University of Padua.
President Andrew Jackson makes an offer to buy Texas to push the U.S. border southwest and prevent British influence in the region. The Mexican government viewed the offer as extremely suspicious.
The first Great Moon Hoax article is published in The New York Sun. The six series articles falsely report the discovery of life and civilization on the Moon. Thousands of readers, including scientists, believed the newspaper.
The first international polo match (U.S. vs England) is held at the Westchester Polo Club in Newport, Rhode Island. The contest was one of the earliest international sporting events.
President Woodrow Wilson signed the Organic Act, creating The National Park Service. The Act was created to protect national parks and monuments.
Longer-running observances that include this date.
National Wellness Month
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National Dog Month
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National Back To School Month
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Happiness Happens Month
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National Golf Month
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International Peace Month
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National Sandwich Month
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Romance Awareness Month
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Family Fun Month
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National Water Quality Month
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National Eye Exam Month
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National Crayon Collection Month
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