What month is August?
August is month number 8 of the year. See its position, length, quarter, and key facts.
August
August is the 8th month of the year in the Gregorian calendar. It has 31 days and falls in the 3rd quarter (Q3).
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August is the 8th month of the year in the Gregorian calendar. It has 31 days and falls in the 3rd quarter (Q3).
About August
Named after the Roman emperor Augustus; it was previously called Sextilis (the sixth month).
August falls in the summer (Northern Hemisphere) in the Northern Hemisphere, and is part of the third quarter (Q3) of the year.
Key facts about August
- August is the eighth month and has 31 days.
- It was named after Augustus, the first Roman emperor.
- In much of the Northern Hemisphere it is a peak summer-holiday month.
- August has no major globally fixed public holiday, making it a popular vacation period.
August at a glance
| Month number | 8 of 12 |
|---|---|
| Number of days | 31 |
| Quarter | Q3 |
| Season | summer (Northern Hemisphere) / winter (Southern Hemisphere) |
| Zodiac signs | Leo (until ~Aug 22) and Virgo (from ~Aug 23) |
| Birthstone | Peridot, Spinel, and Sardonyx |
| Birth flower | Gladiolus and Poppy |
| Notable dates | Many countries observe a summer bank holiday; India's Independence Day falls on Aug 15. |
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