How many days until August 1: about August
August is month 8 of 12 and has 31 days. The name was renamed in honour of the emperor Augustus. It used to be called Sextilis, the sixth month.
In the northern hemisphere it falls in summer; in the southern hemisphere it falls in winter (meteorological seasons).
August 2027 at a glance
| First day | Sunday, August 1, 2027 |
|---|---|
| Last day | Tuesday, August 31, 2027 |
| Weekdays (Mon–Fri) | 22 |
| Weekend days | 9 |
| Days that occur five times | Monday, Tuesday and Sunday |
| Day of the year | 213 to 243 (about 58% of the year has gone by on August 1) |
| Week numbers (ISO) | 30 to 35 |
| Quarter | Q3 |
August 2027 has five Mondays, Tuesdays and Sundays, which matters if you are paid weekly or plan a weekly class or bill. Worked out from the calendar; dates checked November 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many days until August 1?
The countdown at the top of this page shows the exact number of days, hours and minutes until August 1, 2027 (Sunday, August 1, 2027), updated live in your time zone.
When does August 2027 start?
August 2027 starts on Sunday, August 1, 2027.
How many days are in August?
August has 31 days.
What day of the week does August 2027 start on?
August 2027 starts on a Sunday and ends on a Tuesday, August 31.
How many weekdays are in August 2027?
August 2027 has 22 weekdays (Monday to Friday) and 9 weekend days. Public holidays are not taken out, so subtract any that apply to you.
What season is August?
In the northern hemisphere August is in summer; in the southern hemisphere (such as Australia) it is in winter, using the meteorological seasons.
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