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What is celebrated on August 22?

For 2026, these source-backed observances resolve to Saturday, August 22. Recurring rules can move in another year, so each record keeps its own date logic.

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6 unique authority records

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Be an Angel Day

22 August · Informal kindness/service observance attributed to Jayne Howard Feldman

Covenant House states that Be an Angel Day is celebrated annually on 22 August and was created by Jayne Howard Feldman in 1993; Punchbowl independently gives the same date, creator and 1993…

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Day of the State Flag of the Russian Federation

22 August annually · Russia / national civic observance

Russia’s EMERCOM states that the Day of the State Flag of the Russian Federation is celebrated annually on 22 August and traces the observance to a 1994 presidential decree.

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National Surgical Oncologist Day

22 August · United States / professional-appreciation observance founded in 2019 by Jenni Cherlin and Lean On Me Breast Cancer Network

National Day Calendar’s proclamation record identifies the founders and establishes August 22 as the annual observance date; the Society of Surgical Oncology has also recognized the day.

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National Take Your Cat to the Vet Day

22 August · United States / feline veterinary-care awareness campaign

American Association of Feline Practitioners material identifies National Take Your Cat to the Vet Day on August 22 and provides campaign resources for veterinary practices.

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World Plant Milk Day

22 August annually · Global / World Plant Milk Day campaign

The World Plant Milk Day campaign identifies 22 August as its annual date, while ProVeg documents the campaign’s 2017 launch with Plant Based News.

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