On what date did Taylor Swift release “august”?
Answer
July 24, 2020
Taylor Swift released “august” on July 24, 2020.
The song arrived as part of Folklore, Swift’s eighth studio album. Folklore itself was surprise-released through Republic Records during the COVID-19 pandemic, with the album announcement coming the day before its release.
The date is especially memorable because the song’s subject is late-summer longing, while its title names the month in which its fictional romance fades. That seasonal connection helps explain why the track regularly returns to public attention around August.
The song was not released as a conventional lead single. Instead, it gained recognition as a standout album track, later appearing in Swift’s live performances, including the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards and the Eras Tour.