What Month Is August?
August is the 8th month of the year in the Gregorian calendar, with 31 days. Below you'll find its position, season, zodiac signs, birthstone, name origin, and a calendar of August 2026.
August Is Month Number:
August = the 8th month of the year
Quick Facts About August
- Position in the Year: 8th month
- Month Number: 8
- Number of Days: 31
- Quarter: Q3
- Abbreviation: Aug (Aug.)
- Season (Northern Hemisphere): Summer
- Season (Southern Hemisphere): Winter
Where the Name "August" Comes From
The name August comes from Augustus, the first Roman emperor (it was once called Sextilis).
Zodiac Signs in August
Two star signs fall within August:
- Leo (until Aug 22)
- Virgo (from Aug 23)
August Birthstone & Birth Flower
- Birthstone: Peridot
- Birth Flower: Gladiolus
August 2026 Calendar
| August 2026 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
| 1 | ||||||
| 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
| 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
| 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 |
| 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 |
| 30 | 31 | |||||
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