NATIONAL RICE PUDDING DAY

On August 9, many enjoy their favorite dish on National Rice Pudding Day. We recommend celebrating today’s food holiday by eating this delicious pudding. Use the opportunity to give it a taste if you’ve never tried it before!

NATIONAL SPIRIT OF ’45 DAY

National Spirit of ’45 Day honors the can-do attitude of an entire generation affected by the trials and hardships of World War II. Observed every year on second Sunday in August, communities around the country hold events and memorials. Each one honors those who have inspired us, sacrificed, and preserved our nation for future generations.

NATIONAL BOOK LOVERS DAY | AUGUST 9

National Book Lovers Day on August 9th harnesses all the excitement bibliophiles feel about books into one celebration.

NATIONAL VEEP DAY

National Veep Day on August 9 recognizes the succession plan of the President of the United States. The day also acknowledges the one president who was neither elected vice president nor president–Gerald Ford.

NATIONAL PASSION FRUIT DAY

We celebrate National Passion Fruit Day each year on August 9 on the National Day Calendar. Join us today as we celebrate the delightful sweet and tangy flavor of the tropical fruit known as passion fruit. We also want to promote and honor the hard working farmers and growers that provide passion fruit to consumers in the United States.