All the Holidays and Observances in September
As summer winds down, we're looking forward to a month full of fall activities—including celebrating the first official day of fall on the 22nd. September kicks off with Labor Day weekend, which you can celebrate by learning the significance of the holiday (hint: it's more than just a three-day weekend!). Later in the month we'll remember 9/11, observe Grandparents Day, and celebrate National Women's Friendship Day. Of course, we're also anxiously awaiting the first day of Autumn (although we can't promise we won't put out the fall decor before September 21).
September is also self-care month, so between all the holidays and celebrations, be sure you're taking some time to rest and recharge with your family before a busy fall that leads into the holiday season.
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Monthly Observances in September
Baby Safety Month
Classical Music Month
Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15-Oct. 15)
International Update Your Resume 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 Preparedness 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
Weekly Observances in September
National Childhood Injury Prevention Week (September 1–7)
National Biscuit and Gravy Week (September 5–11)
National Suicide Prevention Week (September 5–11)
National Waffle Week (September 5–11)
National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week (September 7-10)
National Days of Prayer and Remembrance (September 10–12)
National Assisted Living Week (September 12-18)
National Arts in Education Week (September 12–18)
National Singles Week (September 19–25)
National Indoor Plant Week (September 19–25)
National Keep Kids Creative Week (September 19–26)
Child Passenger Safety Awareness Week (September 19–25)
International Week of the Deaf People (September 20–26)
National Fall Foliage Week (September 26–Oct. 2)
Banned Books Week (September 26–Oct. 2)
Daily Holidays in September
Wednesday, September 1
National No Rhyme (Nor Reason) Day
Thursday, September 2
National Blueberry Popsicle Day
Victory Over Japan (V-J) Day
Friday, September 3
National College Colors Day
National Food Bank Day
National Lazy Mom's Day
Skyscraper Day
U.S. Bowling League Day
Saturday, September 4
Eat an Extra Dessert Day
National Tailgating Day
National Wildlife Day
World Beard Day
Sunday, September 5
National Be Late For Something Day
Monday, September 6
National Read A Book Day
Rosh Hashana Begins
Tuesday, September 7
National Beer Lover's Day
Grandma Moses Day
Wednesday, September 8
International Literacy Day
National Ampersand Day
Pardon Day
Rosh Hashana Ends
Thursday, September 9
National School Picture Day
National Teddy Bear Day
National Wiener Schnitzel Day
Friday, September 10
National Swap Ideas Day
National TV Dinner Day
Saturday, September 11
Patriot Day (9/11 Remembrance Day)
Sunday, September 12
Chocolate Milkshake Day
National Day of Encouragement
National Grandparents Day
National Pet Memorial Day
National Video Games Day
Monday, September 13
National Bald is Beautiful Day
National Celiac Disease Awareness Day
National Kids Take Over The Kitchen Day
National Peanut Day
Roald Dahl Day
Uncle Sam Day
Tuesday, September 14
National Cream Filled Donut Day
National Live Creative Day
National Parents Day Off
National Sober Day
Wednesday, September 15
Greenpeace Day
Make a Hat Day
National Double Cheeseburger Day
National Neonatal Nurses Day
National Online Learning Day
Yom Kippur Begins
Thursday, September 16
The American Legion Day
Collect Rocks Day
Mexican Independence Day
Mayflower Day
National Step Family Day
National Working Parents Day
Yom Kippur Ends
Friday, September 17
Constitution Day and Citizenship Day
National Monte Cristo Day
National POW/MIA Recognition Day
Saturday, September 18
Air Force Birthday
Boys' and Girls' Club Day for Kids
National Clean Up Day
National Dance Day
National Gymnastics Day
Responsible Dog Ownership Day
Sunday, September 19
International Talk Like a Pirate Day
National Women's Friendship Day
Wife Appreciation Day
Monday, September 20
National Pepperoni Pizza Day
National String Cheese Day
Sukkot Begins
Tuesday, September 21
International Day of Peace
Miniature Golf Day
World Gratitude Day
Wednesday, September 22
American Business Women's Day
Autumnal Equinox Day
Elephant Appreciation Day
National White Chocolate Day
World Car-Free Day
Thursday, September 23
Celebrate Bisexuality Day
National Checkers Day
Friday, September 24
National Cherries Jubilee Day
National Punctuation Day
Saturday, September 25
National Comic Book Day
National Cooking Day
National Daughter's Day
National Public Lands Day
Sunday, September 26
International Daughters Day
Johnny Appleseed Day
Love Note Day
Monday, September 27
National Chocolate Milk Day
National Family Day
National Scarf Day
Tuesday, September 28
National Drink Beer Day
National Good Neighbor Day
National Voter Registration Day
Sukkot Ends
Wednesday, September 29
Confucius Day
National Veterans of Foreign Wars Day
National Women's Health and Fitness Day
Thursday, September 30
National Chewing Gum Day
National Love People Day
