Your guide to august 2026

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August is a slow, hot month. It doesn’t have any holidays. Well, create your own holiday, preferably something that involves air conditioning, that will take you through this long month. Labor Day is later than usual, but that just gives you more time to plan your next getaway.

To Do:

• Make a voting plan for primary elections

• Pay bills

• Save money for events, parties

• Clean house

• Prepare for meetings, volunteer work

• Prepare for medical appointments

• Prepare for concerts, parties, sports, theater

• Other errands

Start thinking about …

• Monday, Sept. 7 – Labor Day
  

• Friday, Sept. 11-Sunday, Sept. 13 – Rosh Hashanah 
  

• Tuesday, Sept. 15 - Quarterly income tax deadline for self-employed

• Sunday, Sept. 20 – Yom Kippur
  

• Monday, Oct. 12 – Indigenous People’s Day
  

• Saturday, Oct. 31 – Halloween
  

• Sunday, Nov. 1 – Daylight Saving Time ends

• Sunday, Nov. 1-Monday, Nov. 2 – Dias de los Muertos
  

• Tuesday, Nov. 3 – Election Day
  

• Sunday, Nov. 8 – Diwali

• Wednesday, Nov. 11 – Veterans Day, Singles Day
  

• Thursday, Nov. 26 – Thanksgiving
  

Use our checklists to help you plan:

• Monthly Checklist – This helps you map out the month ahead by saving money for upcoming events and scheduling time for errands. And it’s free.

• Yearly Adulting Checklist – Our free one-page guide makes sure you’ve completed your financial and health tasks.

• Personal Goal Checklist – With our worksheet, you set a goal and create the steps you need to achieve it. Free.

• New Life Starter Kit – Great for college graduates, this kit helps your job and apartment search. $25

• Travel Kit – Plan your next trip. $25

• Celebrations Kit – Host a party and get ready for the holidays. $25

• Health Kit - Keep track of your medical history and appointments. $15

• Safety Kit – Prepare a go-to bag and other tasks in case of emergencies. Free.