Born on 31 August: Star Sign, Birthstone and Birthday Facts

October 7, 2026

If your birthday is on 31 August, your star sign is Virgo (the Maiden, 23 August to 22 September), your birthstone is peridot and your birth flower is gladiolus and poppy.

31 August is the 243rd day of the year (the 244th in a leap year). In 2026 it falls on a Monday, and in 2027 on a Tuesday.

Star signs are just for fun, but they're a nice way to make a card or gift feel personal.

Virgo personality traits

Organised and practical
Thoughtful
Hardworking
Detail-focused
Quietly caring

Birthday gift ideas for 31 August

A beautiful planner
A quality pen
Organisers for the home
Something with peridot, the August birthstone
A bunch of gladioluss, the August birth flower

Birthday messages for a 31 August birthday

Happy birthday to the most thoughtful person I know.
Organised, kind and brilliant. Happy birthday, Virgo!
Take a day off from looking after everyone. Happy birthday!
Happy 31st of August! Hope your day is as brilliant as you are.

Key things to remember

Pair a star sign card with a small birthstone gift for a personal touch.

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Frequently asked questions

What star sign is 31 August?

Virgo (23 August to 22 September).

What is the birthstone for 31 August?

Peridot, the birthstone for everyone born in August.

What is the birth flower for 31 August?

Gladiolus and poppy.

What day is 31 August 2026?

Monday.

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