Countdown
How many days until August 8?
285
days until August 8
The next August 8 is Sunday, August 8, 2027
The short answer
August 8 is 285 days away — that's 40 weeks and 5 days, roughly 9.4 months, or 6,840 hours. The next August 8 falls on a Sunday (Sunday, August 8, 2027). The number above updates automatically at midnight in your time zone.
August 8, 2027 at a glance
| Day of the week | Sunday |
|---|---|
| Day of the year | Day 220 of 365 |
| Share of the year passed | 60% |
| Days left in 2027 after it | 145 |
| Quarter | Q3 |
| Season (Northern Hemisphere) | Summer |
What's happening in August
August is the last full month of summer break in the US and the start of back-to-school season for many districts.
The 285 days until August 8, broken down
204
business days
81
weekend days
40
full weeks
5
extra days
That's 204 working days (Monday to Friday) and 81 weekend days — 41 Saturdays and 40 Sundays. Public holidays vary by country, so they aren't deducted.
On August 8 in history
- 1786First recorded ascent of Mont Blanc in the Alps
- 1918Allied offensive begins the Hundred Days that ends World War I
- 1963The Great Train Robbery takes place in England
- 1974Richard Nixon announces his resignation as US president
Notable world events that happened on August 8 in earlier years.
Days around August 8
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286
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288
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289
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The 8th of other months
73
until January 8
104
until February 8
132
until March 8
163
until April 8
193
until May 8
224
until June 8
254
until July 8
316
until September 8
346
until October 8
12
until November 8
42
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Holidays near August 8
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