How Many Days Until August 19? Countdown
There are 353 days until National Aviation Day on Thursday, August 19, 2027. National Aviation Day falls on August 19 each year. The public marker is Aviation Day: Orville Wright born 1871. The live timer counts to midnight that morning in the timezone you pick.
2026–2028 dates
| Year | Date |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Wednesday, August 19 |
| 2027 | Thursday, August 19 |
| 2028 | Saturday, August 19 |
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How Many Days Until August 19
August 19 is National Aviation Day, set by FDR on Orville Wright’s birthday. World Photography Day is also 19 August.
August 19 2026 is a Wednesday. Not a federal holiday. Air shows sometimes cluster on nearby weekends instead.
| Marker | Detail | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Aviation Day | Orville Wright born 1871 | FDR proclamation |
Countdown to National Aviation Day
August 18 (Virginia Dare) is the previous square on this site. The remaining-days number is civil midnight, not a ceremony or store-open time. After National Aviation Day passes, the clock rolls to the next August 19.
Why this countdown exists
“How Many Days Until August 19” is on this site because Americans search remaining days until National Aviation Day, not because every square is a paid holiday. The public hook is Aviation Day (Orville Wright born 1871; FDR proclamation). The same morning is also used for weddings, travel, leases, and school dates. The timer zeros at midnight in your timezone, then repeats next year.
Questions people ask
When is National Aviation Day 2027?
Thursday, August 19, 2027.
Is National Aviation Day a US federal holiday?
No.
Does the National Aviation Day countdown repeat each year?
Yes. After the date passes, it rolls to the next year.