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Augusti is the Swedish name for the month of August, the eighth month of the Gregorian calendar. The form is used in Swedish and Norwegian, while other languages use equivalents such as August (English), agosto (Italian/Spanish/Portuguese), or août (French). In Latin, the month is associated with the term mensis Augusti, and the genitive Augusti appears in inscriptions and historical texts.

The month has its origins in ancient Rome. It was originally called Sextilis in the Roman calendar and was renamed in 8 BCE to honor the emperor Augustus. The name reflects the practice of commemorating rulers and notable figures by naming calendar months after them. August is traditionally linked to the legacy of Augustus and to the broader Latin root meaning venerable or august.

In terms of structure, August has 31 days. In the modern Gregorian calendar it is the eighth month, following July and preceding September; in the old Roman calendar it followed July as well, albeit during a different national scheme. Climatically, August is part of summer in the Northern Hemisphere and winter in the Southern Hemisphere.

Culturally, August is commonly associated with late-summer conditions in many regions. The Perseids meteor shower often peaks in mid-August, and the period is sometimes described by the phrase dog days of summer in English-speaking contexts. Observances and holidays in August vary by country and culture, with no single global holiday universally observed on Augustt.