September Holidays: Full List of National Days Around the World And Celebration
An Overview of September Calendar: Holidays, Observances Events
Around the world, September is a beautiful month. In the Northern Hemisphere, the leaves are changing color for autumn, and in the Southern Hemisphere, it's warmer and the start of spring. Here are some of the best things to do in September around the world.
When you think of September holidays, Labor Day on the first Monday (time for a cookout!) is the first one that comes to mind. However, that's just the start. September has 30 days, and each one has its own set of holidays, events, and special days.
Another two weeks pass, and on September 17, the full Harvest Moon happens. In China, this is celebrated with the Mooncake Festival.
We also honor some of our favorite artists on the days they were born, like American folk artist Grandma Moses on the 7th and children's author Roald Dahl on the 13th. Another important person to remember is Grandma and Grandpa on Grandparents Day, September 8. This holiday always falls on the Sunday after Labor Day.
As of September 22, the autumn equinox, it is officially fall. That means it's almost time to wear sweaters! There are great times to celebrate some of our favorite fall foods, like acorn squash on October 7 and dumplings on October 26.
| September A lot of holidays that are fun in the fall start in the ninth month of the year. August was the sixth month of the Roman calendar, which came before the Julian and Gregorian months. In Latin, Septem means "seven." There were only 10 months left at the time. Number Pompilius added January and February to the calendar in 700 BC. This change made the length of a year on Earth more accurate. September became the ninth month on the calendar because of this. |
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| September Holidays Around the World |
Weekly Observances in September
• National Waffle Week (September 1-7)
• Housekeepers Week (September 8-14)
• Folic Acid Awareness Week (September 8-14)
• National Assisted Living Week (September 8-14)
• Nephrology Nurses Week (September 8-14)
• Suicide Prevention Week (September 10-16)
• Child Passenger Safety Awareness Week (September 15-21)
• National Farm Animals Awareness Week (September 15-21)
• National Surgical Technologists Week (September 15-21)
• Balance Awareness Week (September 15-21)
• National Coding Week (September 16-20)
• Malnutrition Awareness Week (September 16-20)
• Adopt a Less-Adoptable Pet Week (September 16-22)
• National Rehabilitation Awareness Week (September 16-22)
• National Eye Health Week (September 16-22)
• Deaf Dog Awareness Week (September 22-28)
• Sea Otter Awareness Week (September 22-28)
Daily Holidays in September Around the World
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| A full list of September holidays and observances |
September 1
American Chess Day
Building and Code Staff Appreciation Day
Chicken Boy Day
Emma M. Nutt Day
Ginger Cat Appreciation Day
National Acne Positivity Day
National Child Identity Theft Awareness Day
National Little Black Dress Day
National Monterey County Fair Day
National No Rhyme Nor Reason Day
National Tofu Day
Pink Cadillac Day
Wattle Day in Australia
National Pet Rock Day (first Sunday)
International Cabernet Sauvignon Day - Thursday Before Labor Day
 National Cherry Popover Day: Date, Meaning, History and Celebration |
September 2
Labor Day (first Monday)
Bison-ten Yell Day
Calendar Adjustment Day
Ceuta Day in Spain
National Blueberry Popsicle Day
Today is National Blueberry Popsicle Day, a time to enjoy a frozen blueberry treat. It's called a "ice pop." It is used in both the US and Canada. In the Philippines, they are called ice drops, ice lollies, and ice pops. In the UK, India, and South Africa, they are called ice lollies and ice pops.
Ice lollipops are a popular summer treat, no matter what you call them.
It's easy to make these treats with fun toothpicks that aren't sharp and Popsicle molds or ice cube trays. Empty blueberry juice into the mold, and freeze for several hours, or overnight if possible.
National Live Fearless Day
Spalding Baseball Day (Albert Goodwill Spalding’s birthday)
V-J Day (the official end of World War II)
Victory over Japan Day, or V-J Day Day celebrates the day that Imperial Japan gave up and ended World War II by giving up all of its weapons. The first news of Japan's surrender came out on August 14, 1945 (and August 15, 1945 because of time zone differences), and the official end of World War II was on September 2, 1945, when the surrender document was signed.
After a year, on August 14, 1946, President Harry S. Truman signed an order making that day Victory Day. V-J Day was first celebrated across the United States on September 2, 1948. It went on until 1975, when Arkansas was the last state (after Rhode Island) to stop celebrating it.
On September 2, people in the US remember V-J Day. In Australia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, North Korea, South Korea, and the UK, it is August 15.
Mouthguard Day (first Monday)
 Coconut Day: Date, History, Meaning and Celebration |
September 3
National Skyscraper Day (architect Louis Sullivan’s birthday)
Welsh Rarebit Day
US Bowling League Day
Another Look Unlimited Day (day after Labor Day)
Telephone Tuesday (day after Labor Day)
Cromwell’s Day
Oliver Cromwell was a British general, a Puritan politician, and Lord Protector of England from 1653-58. On Cromwell's Day, we honor him.
Every year, the Cromwell Association in England holds a service next to the statue of Cromwell outside of the Houses of Parliament. This day was picked because it was on this day in 1650 that Cromwell won the Battle of Dunbar and then took over Edinburgh, which is the capital of Scotland.
The next year, on September 3, his army beat the last big Scottish Royalist army at the Battle of Worcester. Cromwell also died on this day in 1658. He most likely got septicaemia, which is blood poisoning, after having an infection in his urinary tract.
National Welsh Rarebit Day
World Beard Day - First Saturday in September
Learn more: World Beard Day: Date, Meaning, History and Celebration
International Turkey Vulture Day - First Saturday in September
International Bacon Day (Saturday before Labor Day)
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September 4
Eat an Extra Dessert Day
National Macadamia Nut Day
National Wildlife Day
Colleen Paige, an expert on pet and family lifestyles, an animal advocate, and a former EMT-Medic, created National Wildlife Day to raise awareness about animals that are in danger all over the world.
The goal is to understand how important it is to protect these animals and find ways to do so. Also, it's a way to thank zoos and animal shelters for their work in protecting animals.
The first date was February 22. Steve Irwin was born on September 4, 1942, and was an Australian zookeeper, TV personality, wildlife expert, environmentalist, and conservationist. On September 4, 2018, an extra day was added to honor him.
Newspaper Carrier Day
World Sexual Health Day
World Samosa Day
Global Talent Acquisition Day (first Wednesday)
September 5
National Cheese Pizza Day
National Actdumb. Day
National Be Late for Something Day
National Cellulite Day
National Cheese Pizza Day
National Shrink Day
International Day of Charity
World Samosa Day
September 6
Fight Procrastination Day
Great Egg Toss Day
National Coffee Ice Cream Day
National Read a Book Day
National 401(k) Day (Friday after Labor Day)
Bring Your Manners To Work Day (first Friday)
National Chianti Day (first Friday)
National Food Bank Day (first Friday)
National Lazy Mom’s Day (first Friday)
National Coffee Ice Cream Day
Read A Book Day
Somhlolo Day
September 7
Buy a Book Day
Google Commemoration Day
Grandma Moses Day
International Day of Clean Air
National Acorn Squash Day
National Beer Lovers Day
National Feel the Love Day
National Grateful Patient Day
National Neither Snow Nor Rain Day
National New Hampshire Day
National Salami Day
Superhuman Day
Texas Energy Savings Day
World Duchenne Awareness Day
Global Talent Acquisition Day - First Wednesday in September
World Beard Day (first Saturday)
International Vulture Awareness Day (first Saturday)
September 8
Actors’ Day
National Dog Walker Appreciation Day
National Iguana Awareness Day
Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses Day
Our Lady of Meritxell Day
Pardon Day
Star Trek Day (the anniversary of the TV series 1966 debut)
Grandparents Day (Sunday after Labor Day)
World Physical Therapy Day
International Literacy Day
World Ampersand Day
September 9
California Admission Day
Care Bears Share Your Care Day
Carl Garner Federal Lands Cleanup Day
Drive Your Studebaker Day
Emergency Services Day
Farmers' Consumer Awareness Day
Free Dentistry Day
German Language Day
National When Pigs Fly Day
National Wiener Schnitzel Day
Steak Au Poivre Day
Teddy Bear Day
Wonderful Weirdos Day
Emergency Services Day (UK)
Choyo no Sechi-e | Choyo no Sekku
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Awareness Day
National Steak au Poivre Day
National Wiener Schnitzel Day
Teddy Bear Day
International Sudoku Day
International Box Wine Day
International Day to Protect Education from Attack
International Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Awareness Day
September 10
Hug Your Hound Day
National Anti-Junk Light Day
National Pet Memorial Day
National TV Dinner Day
Swap Ideas Day
Hot Dog Day
National TV Dinner Day
Teacher’s Day
White Balloon Day
World First Aid Day - Second Saturday in September
World Suicide Prevention Day
World Top Up Day
September 11
Libraries Remember Day
National Boss/Employee Exchange Day
National Make Your Bed Day
No News is Good News Day
Enkutatash
Make Your Bed Day
National Hot Cross Bun Day
Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance
September 12
National Ants on a Log Day
National Chocolate Milkshake Day
National Day of Encouragement
National Police Woman Day
National Report Medicare Fraud Day
United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation
Day of the Programmer
National Day of Encouragement
National Chocolate Milkshake Day
Video Games Day
September 13
Defy Superstition Day
Day of the Programmer
National Bald is Beautiful Day
National Celiac Disease Awareness Day
National Hug Your Boss Day
National Jose Day
National Juan Day
National Kids Take Over the Kitchen Day
National Peanut Day
National Twilighters Day
Pet Birth Defect Awareness Day
Positive Thinking Day
Programmers Day
Roald Dahl Day
Supernatural Day
Stand Up To Cancer Day (second Friday)
Fortune Cookie Day
Johnny Appleseed Festival
National Celiac Disease Awareness Day
National Kids Take Over The Kitchen Day
National Peanut Day
Positive Thinking Day
Uncle Sam Day
International Chocolate Day
September 14
Are You Okay Day
Gobstopper Day
National Coloring Day
National Cream Filled Donut Day
National Eat a Hoagie Day
National Food Is Medicine Day
National Live Creative Day
National Noel Day
National Rosa Tequila Day
National School Pictures Day
National Sober Day
National Virginia Day
Eat a Hoagie Day
National Cream-Filled Doughnut Day
National Live Creative Day
World Taste & Smell Day
September 15
World Afro Day
World Lymphoma Awareness Day
World Engineers Day
International Day of Listening - Third Thursday in September
Battle of Britain Day
Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows
Greenpeace Day
International Day of Democracy
International Dot Day
National Cheese Toast Day
National Creme de Menthe Day
National Double Cheeseburger Day
National Felt Hat Day
National Linguine Day
National Online Learning Day
RAINN Day
September 16
International Grenache Day - Third Friday in September
Collect Rocks Day
International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer
Mayflower day
Mexico Independence Day
National Cinnamon Raisin Bread Day
National Guacamole Day
National Working Parents Day
National Day of Singapore
Milad an-Nabi (Mawlid; begins evening before)
Anne Bradstreet Day
Batman Day
Collect Rocks Day
International Coastal Cleanup Day
International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer
International Eat an Apple Day
Mayflower Day
Mexican Independence Day
National AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day
National Boys’ and Girls’ Club Day for Kids
National Choose Your Chocolate Day
National Cinnamon Raisin Bread Day
National Cleanup Day
National Dance Day
National Gymnastics Day
National Play-Doh Day
National Sew a Jelly Roll Day
National Sit With a Stranger Day
National Stepfamily Day
National Tattoo Story Day
National Trail of Tears Commemoration Day
Puppy Mill Awareness Day
Responsible Dog Ownership Day
Stay Away From Seattle Day
Talk Like a Pirate Day
Teenager Workout Day
Usher Syndrome Awareness Day
Working Parents Day
September 17
International Country Music Day
World Patient Safety Day
International Eat An Apple Day - Third Saturday in September
International Coastal Cleanup Day- Third Saturday in September
International Red Panda Day - Third Saturday in September
Constitution Day and Citizenship Day
National Apple Dumpling Day
National Monte Cristo Day
Stigmata of St. Francis’ Day
September 18
Chiropractic Founders Day
Ganesh Chaturthi
Gedaliah Fast
Global Company Culture Day
Hug A Greeting Card Writer Day
International Equal Pay Day
Locate An Old Friend Day
National Cartonnage Day
National Cheeseburger Day
National Colton Day
National Day of Civic Hacking
National First Love Day
National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day
National Report Kickback Fraud Day
National Respect Day
Read An eBook Day
Respect for the Aged Day
Rice Krispies Treats Day
U.S. Air Force Day
World Water Monitoring Day
World Bamboo Day
World Water Monitoring Day
National Cheeseburger Day
National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day
World Water Monitoring Day
September 19
Aortic Dissection Awareness Day
Day of the Glories of the Army
National Butterscotch Pudding Day
National Cat DNA Day
National IT Professionals Day
National Jude Day
National Meow Like a Pirate Day
National Voter Registration Day
National Woman Road Warrior Day
Fast of Thoth
International Talk Like a Pirate Day
National Butterscotch Pudding Day
Weather & Seasons of SeptemberThere are fewer days to be outside in September, but that doesn't mean you can't still go outside and enjoy the last few days of summer. In the Northern Hemisphere, September is the first month of fall. In the Southern Hemisphere, it is the first month of spring. The Harvest Moon is a good name for the full moon in September. But because it's called the "Harvest Moon," this full moon does sometimes happen in October. It is, after all, the one closest to September, the start of fall. It is called the Corn Moon in September until the Harvest Moon comes out in October. |
September 20
National Teach Ag Day
National Pepperoni Pizza Day
National Rum Punch Day
National String Cheese Day
International NFT Day
National Care for Kids Day
National Crime and Intelligence Analyst Appreciation Day
National Fried Rice Day
National Punch Day
National Queso Day
National School Backpack Awareness Day
National String Cheese Day
September 21
World's Alzheimer's Day
World Gratitude Day
Biosphere Day
International Day of Peace
Mabon
National Chai Day
National Pecan Cookie Day
National School Backpack Awareness Day
Winterfinding
World Alzheimer’s Day
World Peace Day
September 22
American Business Women’s Day
Dear Diary Day
Elephant Appreciation Day | National Elephant Appreciation Day
Falls Prevention Awareness Day
Ice Cream Cone Day
International Day of Radiant Peace
National Centenarian’s Day
National Legwear Day
National White Chocolate Day
World Car Free Day
World Rhino Day
World Narcolepsy Day
What’s Your Sign?There are two zodiac signs for September. Virgo is the Earth sign, which is represented by the goddess of wheat, and Libra is the Air sign, which is represented by scales. Two flowers stand for people born in September. The aster has purple, pink, red, and white flowers. This fall flower blooms in September and is a draw for butterflies that are moving south. The morning glory is another flower that stands for people born in September. It blooms all summer long until the first frost. Lastly, September's birthstone is the blue sapphire, which sparkles. |
September 23
International Celebrate Bisexuality Day (also known as Bi Visibility Day)
Celebrate Bisexuality Day
Checkers Day
Innergize Day
International Day of Sign Languages
National Great American Pot Pie Day
National Teal Talk Day
September 24
Bluebird of Happiness Day
Heritage Day
Innergize Day
Lash Stylists’ Day
National Cherries Jubilee Day
National Horchata Day
National Mofongo Day
National Punctuation Day
Our Lady of Mercedes Day
Schwenkfelder Thanksgiving
World Bollywood Day
World Day of The Deaf
World Rivers Day
International Rabbit Day - Fourth Saturday in September
Heritage Day (South Africa)
Save the Koala Day (Australia) - Last Friday in September
National Cherries Jubilee Day
National Punctuation Day®
Schwenkfelder Thanksgiving
September 25
World Dream Day
World Pharmacist Day
International Ataxia Day
Rosh Hoshana Begins (changes annually) - (September 25, 2022)
World Rivers Day - Fourth Sunday in September
International Daughters Day (4th Sunday of September)
Kamarampaka Day
National Crabmeat Newberg Day
National Lobster Day
September 26
Oktoberfest begins (ends October 6)
Alpaca Day
Better Breakfast Day
Dominion Status Day in New Zealand
Human Resource Professional Day
International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons
Johnny Appleseed Day (in celebration of his birthday; or celebrate it in March for planting season!
Love Note Day
National Chimichanga Day
National Compliance Officer Day
National Dumpling Day
National Key Lime Pie Day
National Law Enforcement Suicide Awareness Day
National Mesothelioma Awareness Day
National Situational Awareness Day
Shamu the Whale Day
Remember Me Thursday (fourth Thursday; in honor of the pets who never knew a forever home)
September 27
Ancestor Appreciation Day,
Morning Show Hosts Day
National AJ Day
National Chocolate Milk Day
National Corned Beef Hash Day
National Crush a Can Day
National No Excuses Day
National Scarf Day
World Tourism Day
Save The Koala Day (last Friday)
Sport Purple for Platelets Day (last Friday)
German Sandwich (or Butterbrot) Day (last Friday)
National Brave Day (fourth Friday)
Native American Day in California (fourth Friday)
September 28
World Dense Breast Day ** (Last Wednesday in September)
International Day for Universal Access to Information
International Poke Day
World School Milk Day - Last Wednesday in September
Cabrillo Festival
International Right to Know Day
International Safe Abortion Day
National Drink a Beer Day
National Strawberry Cream Pie Day
National Women’s Health & Fitness Day
World Maritime Day
World Rabies Day
September 29
World Maritime Day (Last Thursday of September)
Gwyn ap Nudd Day
International Coffee Day
Inventor’s Day
Michaelmas
National Mocha Day
International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste
International Happy Goose Day (aka Michaelmas)
Mid-Autumn Festival
National Biscotti Day
National Silent Movie Day
National Coffee Day
National Starbucks Day
National Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Day
World Heart Day
Gold Star Mother’s and Family Day (last Sunday)
World Day of Migrants and Refugees (last Sunday)
September 30
Extra Virgin Olive Oil Day
National Chewing Gum Day
National Hot Mulled Cider Day
National Love People Day
National Mud Pack Day
National Puppy Mill Survivor Day
Orange Shirt Day in British Columbia
Pet Tricks Day
Rumi Day
Thunderbirds Day (anniversary of the 1965 premiere of Thunderbirds)
International Translation Day
International Podcast Day
International Blasphemy Rights Day
International Translation Day
September Monthly Holidays and Observances
Baby Safety Month
Better Breakfast Month
Classical Music Month
Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15-Oct. 15)
International Update Your Resume Month
Intergeneration Month
International Strategic Thinking Month
Library Card Sign-Up Month
National Little League Month
National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month
National Courtesy Month
National Fruit & Veggies Month
National Italian Cheese Month
National Piano Month
National Potato Month
National Preparedness Month
National Rice Month
National Self-Care Awareness Month
National Sewing Month
National Sickle Cell Awareness Month
National Square Dance Month
National Suicide Prevention Month
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Awareness Month
Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month
Save Your Photos Month
Whole Grains Month
FAQs
What is celebrated in September worldwide?
In September, people all over the world celebrate the International Day of Peace and the autumnal equinox. Mawlid is an Islamic holiday that starts on September 15, 2024, and is celebrated all over the world. There are also events like International Literacy Day on September 8 and International Week of the Deaf in the last full week of September.
What is September known for?
September is known for Labor Day, the start of the harvest months and the fall equinox, and traditionally, the beginning of a new school year.
What holidays are there in the fall?
Labor Day, Halloween (Dia de los Muertos), Veteran's Day, and Thanksgiving are all big holidays in the fall (September, October, and November). Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are important religious holidays in Judaism, Mawlid is important in Islam, and Diwali is important in Hinduism.
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