2026 Days and Dates - US
 1 is ...Zodiac & Astrology for August 1 2026Sun / Zodiac Sign:LeoMoon Phase:Waning Gibbous90% Illuminatedi Moon Sign:PiscesAugust 1, 2026 United States Holidays & Popular ObservancesAugust 1, 2026 Popular Holidays & Observances Worldwide
Major Sports Events on August 1, 2026MLB St. Louis Cardinals AT Toronto Blue Jays Venue: Rogers Centre Minnesota Twins AT Seattle Mariners Venue: T-Mobile Park Miami Marlins AT New York Mets Venue: Citi Field Chicago White Sox AT Tampa Bay Rays Venue: George M Steinbrenner Field Pittsburgh Pirates AT Cincinnati Reds Venue: Great American Ball Park Philadelphia Phillies AT Baltimore Orioles Venue: Oriole Park at Camden Yards Texas Rangers AT Houston Astros Venue: Minute Maid Park Washington Nationals AT Atlanta Braves Venue: Truist Park New York Yankees AT Chicago Cubs Venue: Wrigley Field Arizona Diamondbacks AT Cleveland Guardians Venue: Progressive Field Kansas City Royals AT Colorado Rockies Venue: Coors Field San Francisco Giants AT San Diego Padres Venue: Petco Park Boston Red Sox AT Los Angeles Dodgers Venue: Dodger Stadium Milwaukee Brewers AT Los Angeles Angels Venue: Angel Stadium of Anaheim Detroit Tigers AT Athletics Venue: Sutter Health Park MLS New England Revolution AT CF Montréal Venue: Stade Saputo Nashville SC AT DC United Venue: Audi Field San Jose Earthquakes AT FC Cincinnati Venue: TQL Stadium Orlando City AT New York Red Bulls Venue: Sports Illustrated Stadium Atlanta United AT Philadelphia Union Venue: Subaru Park Los Angeles FC AT Vancouver Whitecaps Venue: BC Place Columbus Crew AT Inter Miami Venue: Nu Stadium Real Salt Lake AT St. Louis City SC Venue: Energizer Park Houston Dynamo AT Sporting Kansas City Venue: Children's Mercy Park San Diego FC AT Minnesota United Venue: Allianz Field Charlotte FC AT Chicago Fire Venue: Soldier Field Austin FC AT Colorado Rapids Venue: Dick's Sporting Goods Park Seattle Sounders AT Portland Timbers Venue: Providence Park FC Dallas AT LA Galaxy Venue: Dignity Health Sports Park Top Investing, Business & Finance events on August 1Annual State Sales Tax HolidaysDozens of states waive sales taxes on clothing, computers, and school supplies to encourage consumer spending during the peak back-to-school season. This fiscal event significantly boosts retail revenue and provides a measurable indicator of consumer confidence within the domestic economy. Top Health & Fitness events on August 1The CrossFit Games FinalsFort Worth, TXAthletes from around the globe compete in grueling physical challenges to be crowned the fittest on Earth. The competition is a major event for the fitness community, emphasizing high-intensity training and human physical limits. Top Politics & Government happenings on August 1Michigan and Missouri Primary RalliesLeading candidates for the upcoming midterm elections hold final large-scale events to mobilize voters ahead of critical state primaries. These gatherings serve as a barometer for national political sentiment and determine the momentum for control of the US House and Senate. Top Entertainment & Live Events on August 1Lollapalooza Music FestivalChicago, ILThis massive multi-genre festival features performances from global superstars and emerging artists across several stages. It remains a focal point of summer culture, driving significant trends in fashion, music streaming, and social media content. Summer Blockbuster SaturdayThe first Saturday of August serves as a primary weekend for major franchise film releases, often featuring high-budget superhero or science fiction titles. Box office performance during this window is a key metric for the financial success of major film studios and the health of the theatrical industry. Top Conventions & Other Happenings on August 1Gen Con (day 3 of 4)Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis, INKnown as the largest tabletop gaming convention in North America, this event attracts over 70,000 attendees to participate in thousands of gaming sessions and see the latest industry releases. It is a major hub for news regarding board games, card games, and role-playing games, often featuring exclusive announcements from top publishers. Black Hat USA (day 1 of 6)Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Las Vegas, NVThis is the world's leading information security event, providing the most technical and relevant cybersecurity research and training to professionals and government agencies. It generates intense social media and news coverage as hackers and researchers unveil new vulnerabilities and defense strategies for global technologies. Otakon (day 2 of 3)Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, D.C.This massive convention celebrates Asian pop culture, including anime, manga, and music, frequently drawing more than 40,000 fans. It is popular for its elaborate cosplay competitions and high-profile industry panels that highlight the growing influence of Japanese media in the West. Collect-A-Con (day 1 of 2)Los Angeles Convention Center, Los Angeles, CAAs the nation's largest trading card and pop culture event, this convention features hundreds of vendors specializing in Pokémon, sports cards, and vintage toys. Its popularity stems from a vibrant collector community and the presence of celebrity guests, which often leads to viral social media content from the show floor. Lollapalooza (day 3 of 4)Grant Park, Chicago, ILWhile primarily a music festival, this event functions as a massive cultural convention with extensive brand activations, media lounges, and industry networking. It is one of the most publicized annual events in the U.S., resulting in non-stop social media trending and mainstream news coverage of its global-reaching performances. ‹ | › | |
