1August

1 August is the first day of August, the eighth month of the Gregorian calendar. It follows July and marks the beginning of the month’s sequence. The month is named after Emperor Augustus; it was previously known as Sextilis before its name was changed to honor him. August has 31 days.

Several observances and cultural traditions are associated with 1 August. Lammas Day, also known as the Feast of the First Fruits in some Western Christian traditions, is observed on or around this date and has historically signaled the beginning of the harvest. In Gaelic and other European traditions, Lughnasadh is celebrated around this time as a harvest festival. In Switzerland, 1 August is Swiss National Day, commemorating the founding of the Swiss Confederation in 1291 through public celebrations, fireworks, and flag displays.

In calendar terms, 1 August is the 213th day of the year in common years and the 214th day in leap years. Geographically, August is a summer month in the Northern Hemisphere and winter in the Southern Hemisphere, influencing seasonal activities and holidays around the world. The date is primarily used in civil and cultural contexts to mark the start of the month and to coordinate events and observances tied to the harvest season or national commemorations.