August 25 Holidays

National days: 5
Day of the year: 237
Days since: 13

August 25 brings 5 national days, led by National Banana Split Day, with National Park Service Founders Day and National Kiss And Make Up Day offering a good reason to get out and reconnect.

National Banana Split Day

Savoring a delightful trio of creamy scoops, crowned with a medley of toppings that create a harmonious blend of flavors and textures.

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Get outside before lunch

Give the morning to a nearby park. For National Park Service Founders Day, choose a trail, scenic overlook, visitor center, or ranger program within easy driving distance, then set a modest plan: a 45-minute walk, water, sunscreen, and a snack. Bring a small cooler for water and fruit if the weather is warm. A national park site is ideal, but a local public green space still gives the day its needed stretch of fresh air. Check the official park directory before leaving if you need a destination.

National Park Service Founders Day

National Park Service Founders Day celebrates the creation of a system that protects America’s natural and cultural treasures. This day highlights the dedication of those who have worked tirelessly to preserve breathtaking landscapes, historic sites, and diverse ecosystems. It’s a time to appreciate the beauty of these protected areas and…

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Make the dessert the meeting place

Arrange a banana split after the outing, preferably with someone you have been meaning to see. At an ice cream shop, ask for three scoops in a long dish and choose the toppings together. At home, split two bananas lengthwise around vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry ice cream, then add hot fudge, strawberry sauce, whipped cream, and cherries. Put bowls and spoons on the table first, because this is meant to be shared, not plated with ceremony. The banana split celebration is a useful reminder that a familiar dessert has a real hometown following.

Leave room for a conversation

Use National Kiss And Make Up Day as a gentle prompt, not a demand for a dramatic reconciliation. Send one plain message to a friend, sibling, or partner: “I miss talking with you. Want to get ice cream this week?” If they are already at the table, ask about one small disagreement and listen without rushing to solve it. A shared banana split keeps the invitation casual.

National Kiss And Make Up Day

Let go of petty grudges and drawn-out fights, and Kiss and Make Up with those nearest and dearest to you, whether that’s a sibling, friend, spouse or anyone else.

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Finish with something tart

For adults, National Whiskey Sour Day makes an easy nightcap. Shake 2 ounces whiskey, 3/4 ounce fresh lemon juice, and 3/4 ounce simple syrup with ice for 15 seconds, then strain over fresh ice. Skip the drink if it does not suit the evening and make lemonade with the same lemon-and-syrup balance. If you stopped at a thrift shop for National Secondhand Wardrobe Day, wear your find to dinner and give it a second outing.

National Whiskey Sour Day

Try out any number of whisky sour recipes, usually using whisky, lemon or lime juice, simple syrup, and bitters. Play around with other flavors and liqueurs, too.

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National Banana Split Day

Savoring a delightful trio of creamy scoops, crowned with a medley of toppings that create a harmonious blend of flavors and textures.

United States

National Park Service Founders Day

National Park Service Founders Day celebrates the creation of a system that protects America's natural and cultural treasures. This day highlights the dedication of those who have worked tirelessly to preserve breathtaking landscapes, historic sites, and diverse ecosystems. It's a time to appreciate the beauty of these protected areas and...

Canada
United Kingdom
United States

National Whiskey Sour Day

Try out any number of whisky sour recipes, usually using whisky, lemon or lime juice, simple syrup, and bitters. Play around with other flavors and liqueurs, too.

Canada
Ireland
United Kingdom
and 1 more

National Kiss And Make Up Day

Let go of petty grudges and drawn-out fights, and Kiss and Make Up with those nearest and dearest to you, whether that’s a sibling, friend, spouse or anyone else.

Australia
Canada
United Kingdom
and 1 more

National Secondhand Wardrobe Day

National Secondhand Wardrobe Day celebrates sustainable fashion and mindful consumption. This day encourages people to explore secondhand shopping, helping to reduce waste and give new life to pre-loved clothing. By embracing secondhand fashion, individuals can express their style creatively while making a positive impact on the environment. The day highlights...

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Rtveli

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Be Kind to Humankind Week

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National Aviation Week

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Navasard

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