How Many Days Until August 8? Countdown
There are 342 days until August 8 on Sunday, August 8, 2027. August 8 falls on August 8 each year. The public marker is International Cat Day: 8 Aug. The live timer counts to midnight that morning in the timezone you pick.
2026–2028 dates
| Year | Date |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Saturday, August 8 |
| 2027 | Sunday, August 8 |
| 2028 | Tuesday, August 8 |
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How Many Days Until August 8
August 8 is International Cat Day (IFAW, 2002) and, in US history, Nixon’s resignation speech date (8 August 1974; he left office the 9th).
August 8 2027 is a Sunday. Not a federal holiday. 8/8 is a popular wedding palindrome.
| Marker | Detail | Type |
|---|---|---|
| International Cat Day | 8 Aug | Nixon speech 1974 |
Countdown to August 8
Neighboring pages cover August 7 (Purple Heart) and August 10 (Smithsonian). The remaining-days number is civil midnight, not a ceremony or store-open time. After August 8 passes, the clock rolls to the next August 8.
Why this countdown exists
“How Many Days Until August 8” is on this site because Americans search remaining days until August 8, not because every square is a paid holiday. The public hook is International Cat Day (8 Aug; Nixon speech 1974). 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 August 8 2027?
Sunday, August 8, 2027.
Is August 8 a US federal holiday?
No.
Does the August 8 countdown repeat each year?
Yes. After the date passes, it rolls to the next year.