What Month is August?
August is the eighth month of the year
August, abbreviated as Aug, is the 8th month of the Gregorian calendar, coming after July and before September.
August gets its name from Augustus, the first emperor of Rome. The month was originally called Sextilis, meaning "sixth month," in the early Roman calendar.
In 8 BCE, it was renamed Augustus to honor the emperor, as several of his major achievements and victories occurred during this time of year. The word augustus also means "venerable" or "majestic" in Latin, reflecting the respect and prestige associated with both the emperor and the month, which later became August in English.
Learn more about the 12 months of the year.
Details About August
- Days
- 31 days
- Weeks
- 4 weeks & 3 days
- Hours
- 744 hours
- Quarter
- Q3
Use our August countdown calculator to see how many days there are until August.
How to Pronounce August
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August 2026 Calendar
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You can also print a formatted calendar with holidays with our August 2026 Calendar.
August Symbols
Peridot, Sardonyx, and Spinel are the birthstones for August. The birth flowers for August are the carnation and snowdrop, symbolizing love, hope, purity, and fresh beginnings.
August Zodiac Signs
- ♌ Leo (Lion): July 24 - August 23
- ♍ Virgo (Virgin): August 24 - September 23