Holidays & key dates in August 2027
- No US federal holidays this month. Check the notes below for other dates.
See the full 2027 calendar with holidays for every date, observed day and long weekend.
Back-to-school planning
Many US school districts begin classes in August, so this is the month to write the first-day dates, orientation nights, bus schedules and supply lists on the calendar. Parents can add buffer days for uniform shopping, medical forms and sports physicals. Teachers use the month to set up classrooms, plan lessons and schedule the first parent meetings.
A good routine is to set the first school week as a checklist: pack lunches, lay out clothes, and review homework time. Write those steps on the first week of the monthly grid so the routine starts smoothly.
No federal holidays and a full working month
August has no federal holidays, which means every weekday from Monday to Friday counts as a federal working day. That gives 22 working days, one of the highest totals of the year. Many offices slow down in August because of vacations, so it is useful to plan approvals and reviews early in the month.
If you manage a team, post a shared calendar with vacation dates on the printed copy. Seeing the gaps on paper helps you assign tasks before the busy fall season begins.
Summer's last weeks and fall preparation
August is the last full month of summer for many families. Plan a final trip, a weekend outing or a home project before the schedule fills up. Use the calendar to mark sports and music sign-ups, which often open in late summer.
Start preparing for the fall term early. Order textbooks, schedule dental and eye checkups, and check the registration deadlines for classes or activities that start in September. Writing these tasks in the day boxes turns a long to-do list into a timeline.
Using the August page for work and study
Students use the August page to plan study goals for the first weeks of the semester and to note application or scholarship deadlines. Remote workers use the grid to block quiet time for focused projects before the autumn meeting season. Small businesses can plan inventory counts and quarterly prep in the last week of the month.
The printable layout leaves space for handwritten notes. Choose a Sunday or Monday start depending on whether your school or office week begins on Monday, and print a copy for each family member.