August is the eighth month of the year with 31 days, named after Emperor Augustus. It is the peak of summer in the Northern Hemisphere and a popular holiday month. August also marks the last full month of summer before schools return in September.
August is named after Roman Emperor Augustus Caesar, who considered it his lucky month.
August includes India's Independence Day (Aug 15), National Day in many countries, and summer bank holidays in the UK.
August has 31 days.