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September 2026 National Days, Awareness Days & Holidays

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Key dates and national days in September

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BNF Healthy Eating Week...Footy Colors Day+14 more
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National Live Fearless DayGlobal Talent Acquisition Day+6 more
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National Lazy Mom’s DayNational College Colors Day+3 more
5
National Tailgating DayNational Franchise Appreciation Day+1 more
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National Pastor’s Spouses DayGreat Egg Toss Day+1 more
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Hug a Bear Day...National Grateful Patient Day+12 more
8
Know Your Numbers Week...National Ants on a...+8 more
9
Air Ambulance Week 2026Play Safety Week 2026
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National Port Wine DayNational Anti-Junk Light Day+1 more
11
Heritage Open Days 2026Catalonia – National Day+3 more
12
Gym DayNational Day of Encouragement+9 more
13
Roald Dahl Story Day...National Hug Your Hound...+11 more
14
National Quiet Day 2026National Eczema Week 2026+8 more
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Pension Awareness Day 2026Everywoman Day 2026+18 more
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National Coding Week 2026Orchid Male Cancer Awareness...+13 more
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Constitution Day (Citizenship Day)...National Pet Bird Day+5 more
18
National HIV/ AIDS and...International Equal Pay Day...+9 more
19
International Talk Like A...National Cat DNA Day+9 more
20
World Hydrocephalus Day 2026Light Up For Mito...+7 more
21
Organ Donation Week 2026Indie Author Week UK+12 more
22
Professional Care Workers’ Week...Recycle Week 2026+15 more
23
Black Maternal Mental Health...Cycle To School Week...+9 more
24
International Day of Birmingham...National Punctuation Day in...+11 more
25
International Ataxia Awareness Day...National Daughters Day+16 more
26
European Day of Languages...Mesothelioma Awareness Day 2026+19 more
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World Tourism Day 2026National Katsu Curry Day...+6 more
28
World Rabies DayNational Good Neighbor Day+6 more
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International Happy Goose DayNational Starbucks Day+5 more
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National NonSpeaking/Nonverbal Awareness Day...National Sporting Heritage Day...+10 more

Awareness Months in September 2026

Blood Cancer Awareness Month 2026
1 Sep – 30 Sep
Oddfellows Friendship Month 2026
1 Sep – 30 Sep
Organic September 2026
1 Sep – 30 Sep
Rear Facing Awareness Month 2026
1 Sep – 30 Sep
Urology Awareness Month 2026
1 Sep – 30 Sep
Blue September
1 Sep – 30 Sep
Vascular Disease Awareness Month 2026
1 Sep – 30 Sep
Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
1 Sep – 30 Sep
National Hand Health Month
1 Sep – 30 Sep
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month / A Month of Movement 2026
1 Sep – 30 Sep
World Alzheimer’s Month 2026
1 Sep – 30 Sep
Second Hand September 2026
1 Sep – 30 Sep
Sourdough September 2026
1 Sep – 30 Sep
Gynecological Cancer Awareness Month
1 Sep – 30 Sep
Move More September
1 Sep – 30 Sep
National Honey Month
1 Sep – 30 Sep
National Little League Month
1 Sep – 30 Sep
Happy Cat Month
1 Sep – 30 Sep
NICU Awareness Month
1 Sep – 30 Sep
National Sickle Cell Awareness Month
1 Sep – 30 Sep
Fall Hat Month
1 Sep – 30 Sep
National Dystonia Awareness Month
1 Sep – 30 Sep
Festival of Learning Have a Go Month
1 Sep – 30 Sep
International Update Your Resume Month
1 Sep – 30 Sep
National Recovery Month
1 Sep – 30 Sep
Intelligent Automation Month
1 Sep – 30 Sep
National Papaya Month
1 Sep – 30 Sep
National Italian Cheese Month
1 Sep – 30 Sep
National Guide Dog Month
1 Sep – 30 Sep
International Square Dancing Month
1 Sep – 30 Sep
National Disease Literacy Month
1 Sep – 30 Sep
Chiari Awareness Month
1 Sep – 30 Sep
National Potato Month
1 Sep – 30 Sep
National Rice Month
1 Sep – 30 Sep
Alopecia Areata Awareness Month
1 Sep – 30 Sep
National Americana Month
1 Sep – 30 Sep
National Mushroom Month
1 Sep – 30 Sep
Baby Safety Month
1 Sep – 30 Sep
National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month
1 Sep – 30 Sep
Pain Awareness Month
1 Sep – 30 Sep
National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month
1 Sep – 30 Sep
Hunger Action Month
1 Sep – 30 Sep
National Courtesy Month
1 Sep – 30 Sep
National Library Card Sign-up Month
1 Sep – 30 Sep
National Pet Insurance Month
1 Sep – 30 Sep
National DMV Appreciation Month
1 Sep – 30 Sep
Bear Necessities Month
1 Sep – 30 Sep
Better Breakfast Month
1 Sep – 30 Sep
National Chicken Month
1 Sep – 30 Sep
Classical Music Month
1 Sep – 30 Sep

All September 2026 Awareness Days by Date

1 SeptemberTuesday16 events
BNF Healthy Eating Week 2026
BNF Healthy Eating Week 2026Food & Nutrition AwarenessInternational
Footy Colors DayCancer AwarenessAustralia
National Child Identity Theft Awareness Day
National Child Identity Theft Awareness DaySafety & PreventionUnited States
National Cherry Popover Day
National Cherry Popover DayFood & Nutrition AwarenessUnited States
National Little Black Dress Day
National Little Black Dress DayFun & Quirky Awareness DaysUnited States
Building and Code Staff Appreciation Day
Building and Code Staff Appreciation DayCommunity & Inclusion AwarenessUnited States
World Beach Day
World Beach DayEnvironment & Sustainability AwarenessInternational
Cap Classique Day
Cap Classique DayFood & Nutrition AwarenessInternational
Japan Dolphin Day
Japan Dolphin DayAnimals & Wildlife AwarenessInternational
Acne Positivity DayHealth & Wellbeing AwarenessInternational
National Emma M. Nutt DayFun & Quirky Awareness DaysUnited States
National Hotel Employee DayBusiness & Finance AwarenessUnited States
American Chess DayFun & Quirky Awareness DaysUnited States
National Burnt Ends DayFood & Nutrition AwarenessUnited States
National Chicken Boy DayFun & Quirky Awareness DaysUnited States
Ginger Cat Appreciation DayAnimals & Wildlife AwarenessInternational
2 SeptemberWednesday8 events
National Live Fearless Day
National Live Fearless DayHealth & Wellbeing AwarenessUnited States
Global Talent Acquisition DayBusiness & Finance AwarenessInternational
National Spalding Baseball Day
National Spalding Baseball DayFun & Quirky Awareness DaysUnited States
Vietnam – National Day
Vietnam – National DayGlobal & National DaysInternational
Bison-ten Yell Day
Bison-ten Yell DayFun & Quirky Awareness DaysUnited States
Ceuta – Ceuta Day
Ceuta – Ceuta DayGlobal & National DaysInternational
National Blueberry Popsicle Day
National Blueberry Popsicle DayFood & Nutrition AwarenessUnited States
Calendar Adjustment Day
Calendar Adjustment DayArts, Culture & HeritageInternational
4 SeptemberFriday5 events
National Lazy Mom’s DayHealth & Wellbeing AwarenessUnited States
National College Colors Day
National College Colors DayFun & Quirky Awareness DaysUnited States
National Spice Blend Day
National Spice Blend DayFood & Nutrition AwarenessUnited States
National Macadamia Nut Day
National Macadamia Nut DayFood & Nutrition AwarenessUnited States
National Chianti Day
National Chianti DayFood & Nutrition AwarenessUnited States
5 SeptemberSaturday3 events
National Tailgating Day
National Tailgating DayFun & Quirky Awareness DaysUnited States
National Franchise Appreciation Day
National Franchise Appreciation DayBusiness & Finance AwarenessUnited States
National Actdumb. Day
National Actdumb. DayCommunity & Inclusion AwarenessInternational
6 SeptemberSunday3 events
National Pastor’s Spouses Day
National Pastor’s Spouses DayCommunity & Inclusion AwarenessUnited States
Great Egg Toss Day
Great Egg Toss DayFun & Quirky Awareness DaysInternational
National Colour Blind Awareness Day
National Colour Blind Awareness DayDisability AwarenessInternational
7 SeptemberMonday14 events
Hug a Bear Day 2026
Hug a Bear Day 2026Community & Inclusion AwarenessInternational
National Grateful Patient Day
National Grateful Patient DayHealth & Wellbeing AwarenessUnited States
National Beer Lovers Day
National Beer Lovers DayFood & Nutrition AwarenessUnited States
Mouthguard DaySafety & PreventionInternational
Brazil Independence Day
Brazil Independence DayGlobal & National DaysInternational
National Feel the Love DayFun & Quirky Awareness DaysUnited States
International Day of Police CooperationGlobal & National DaysInternational
International Pool Pro Day
International Pool Pro DayCommunity & Inclusion AwarenessInternational
National First Day of Peel Season
National First Day of Peel SeasonHealth & Wellbeing AwarenessUnited States
Neither Snow Nor Rain Day
Neither Snow Nor Rain DayFun & Quirky Awareness DaysUnited States
National New Hampshire DayGlobal & National DaysUnited States
National Buy a Book Day
National Buy a Book DayArts, Culture & HeritageUnited States
Grandma Moses Day
Grandma Moses DayArts, Culture & HeritageUnited States
National Acorn Squash Day
National Acorn Squash DayFood & Nutrition AwarenessUnited States
8 SeptemberTuesday10 events
Know Your Numbers Week (Blood Pressure UK) 2026
Know Your Numbers Week (Blood Pressure UK) 2026September Awareness DaysUnited Kingdom
National Ants on a Log Day
National Ants on a Log DayFood & Nutrition AwarenessUnited States
Andorra – Our Lady of Meritxell Day
Andorra – Our Lady of Meritxell DayGlobal & National DaysInternational
Malta – Victory DayGlobal & National DaysInternational
National Ampersand DayFun & Quirky Awareness DaysUnited States
Actors’ DayArts, Culture & HeritageUnited States
National Another Look Unlimited Day
National Another Look Unlimited DayFun & Quirky Awareness DaysUnited States
National Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses DayHealth & Wellbeing AwarenessUnited States
Our Lady of Guadalupe Day (Extremadura)Arts, Culture & HeritageInternational
National Iguana Awareness DayAnimals & Wildlife AwarenessInternational
9 SeptemberWednesday2 events
Air Ambulance Week 2026
Air Ambulance Week 2026September Awareness DaysUnited Kingdom
Play Safety Week 2026
Play Safety Week 2026Education & Youth AwarenessInternational
10 SeptemberThursday3 events
National Port Wine DayFood & Nutrition AwarenessInternational
National Anti-Junk Light Day
National Anti-Junk Light DayFun & Quirky Awareness DaysUnited States
National School Picture Day
National School Picture DayEducation & Youth AwarenessUnited States
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11 SeptemberFriday5 events
Heritage Open Days 2026
Heritage Open Days 2026September Awareness DaysUnited Kingdom
Catalonia – National DayGlobal & National DaysInternational
National Make Your Bed Day
National Make Your Bed DayFun & Quirky Awareness DaysUnited States
National SUP Day
National SUP DayHealth & Wellbeing AwarenessInternational
Libraries Remember Day
Libraries Remember DayArts, Culture & HeritageUnited States
12 SeptemberSaturday11 events
Gym DayHealth & Wellbeing AwarenessUnited States
National Day of EncouragementCommunity & Inclusion AwarenessUnited States
International Drive Your Studebaker Day
International Drive Your Studebaker DayFun & Quirky Awareness DaysInternational
German Language DayArts, Culture & HeritageInternational
National Report Medicare Fraud DaySafety & PreventionUnited States
National Chocolate Milkshake DayFood & Nutrition AwarenessUnited States
Mindfulness Day
Mindfulness DayHealth & Wellbeing AwarenessInternational
World Dolphin Day
World Dolphin DayAnimals & Wildlife AwarenessInternational
National Hug & High 5 DayFun & Quirky Awareness DaysUnited States
National Just One Human Family Day
National Just One Human Family DayCommunity & Inclusion AwarenessUnited States
Farmers’ Consumer Awareness Day
Farmers’ Consumer Awareness DayFood & Nutrition AwarenessUnited States
13 SeptemberSunday13 events
Roald Dahl Story Day 2026
Roald Dahl Story Day 2026Education & Youth AwarenessInternational
National Hug Your Hound Day
National Hug Your Hound DayAnimals & Wildlife AwarenessUnited States
Grandparents Day
Grandparents DayCommunity & Inclusion AwarenessUnited States
National Pet Memorial Day
National Pet Memorial DayAnimals & Wildlife AwarenessUnited States
IRONMAN Wales
IRONMAN WalesHealth & Wellbeing AwarenessUnited Kingdom
National Peanut Day
National Peanut DayFood & Nutrition AwarenessUnited States
National Bald Is Beautiful Day
National Bald Is Beautiful DayCommunity & Inclusion AwarenessUnited States
National Celiac Disease Awareness DayHealth & Wellbeing AwarenessUnited States
National Defy Superstition Day
National Defy Superstition DayFun & Quirky Awareness DaysUnited States
National Twilighters Day
National Twilighters DayFun & Quirky Awareness DaysUnited States
International Chocolate Day
International Chocolate DayFood & Nutrition AwarenessInternational
National Hug Your Boss Day
National Hug Your Boss DayFun & Quirky Awareness DaysUnited States
Balance Awareness Week
Balance Awareness WeekHealth & Wellbeing AwarenessInternational
14 SeptemberMonday10 events
National Quiet Day 2026
National Quiet Day 2026Community & Inclusion AwarenessInternational
National Eczema Week 2026
National Eczema Week 2026September Awareness DaysUnited Kingdom
Jeans for Genes Day
Jeans for Genes DayHealth & Wellbeing AwarenessAustralia
National Cream Filled Donut Day
National Cream Filled Donut DayFood & Nutrition AwarenessUnited States
National Rosa Tequila Day
National Rosa Tequila DayFood & Nutrition AwarenessInternational
National Boss/Employee Exchange Day
National Boss/Employee Exchange DayFun & Quirky Awareness DaysUnited States
National Eat A Hoagie DayFood & Nutrition AwarenessUnited States
Ganesh Chaturthi
Ganesh ChaturthiArts, Culture & HeritageInternational
Sexual Health Week 2026
Sexual Health Week 2026September Awareness DaysUnited Kingdom
World Mitochondrial Disease Week 2026Health & Wellbeing AwarenessAustralia
15 SeptemberTuesday20 events
Pension Awareness Day 2026
Pension Awareness Day 2026Business & Finance AwarenessInternational
Everywoman Day 2026
Everywoman Day 2026September Awareness DaysUnited Kingdom
International Dot Day
International Dot DayCommunity & Inclusion AwarenessInternational
Get Ready DaySafety & PreventionUnited States
National IT Professionals DayScience & Technology AwarenessUnited States
National Africa Civility DayCommunity & Inclusion AwarenessInternational
Costa Rica – Independence Day
Costa Rica – Independence DayGlobal & National DaysInternational
Honduras Independence Day
Honduras Independence DayGlobal & National DaysInternational
National Felt Hat DayFun & Quirky Awareness DaysUnited States
National Linguine DayFood & Nutrition AwarenessUnited States
National Voter Registration Day
National Voter Registration DayCommunity & Inclusion AwarenessUnited States
National Google.com DayScience & Technology AwarenessUnited States
Greenpeace Day
Greenpeace DayEnvironment & Sustainability AwarenessInternational
Nicaragua – Independence Day
Nicaragua – Independence DayGlobal & National DaysInternational
National Double Cheeseburger Day
National Double Cheeseburger DayFood & Nutrition AwarenessUnited States
Guatemala – Independence Day
Guatemala – Independence DayGlobal & National DaysInternational
National Neonatal Nurses Day
National Neonatal Nurses DayHealth & Wellbeing AwarenessUnited States
Make a Hat DayFun & Quirky Awareness DaysInternational
National Online Learning Day
National Online Learning DayEducation & Youth AwarenessUnited States
World Lymphoma Awareness Day
World Lymphoma Awareness DayHealth & Wellbeing AwarenessAustralia
16 SeptemberWednesday15 events
National Coding Week 2026
National Coding Week 2026Health & Wellbeing AwarenessInternational
Orchid Male Cancer Awareness Week 2026
Orchid Male Cancer Awareness Week 2026Cancer AwarenessUnited Kingdom
Rheumatoid Arthritis Awareness Week 2026
Rheumatoid Arthritis Awareness Week 2026September Awareness DaysUnited Kingdom
International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer 2026
International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer 2026Environment & Sustainability AwarenessAustralia
National Retinoid Week 2026
National Retinoid Week 2026Health & Wellbeing AwarenessAustralia
Mexican Independence Day
Mexican Independence DayArts, Culture & HeritageInternational
National GED Day
National GED DayEducation & Youth AwarenessUnited States
Hari Malaysia
Hari MalaysiaGlobal & National DaysInternational
Mayflower Day
Mayflower DayArts, Culture & HeritageUnited States
National Choose Your Chocolate Day
National Choose Your Chocolate DayFood & Nutrition AwarenessUnited States
National Tattoo Story Day
National Tattoo Story DayFun & Quirky Awareness DaysUnited States
National Guacamole DayFood & Nutrition AwarenessUnited States
National School Backpack Awareness Day
National School Backpack Awareness DayHealth & Wellbeing AwarenessUnited States
National Uniform Day
National Uniform DayCommunity & Inclusion AwarenessUnited States
National Sit With a Stranger DayCommunity & Inclusion AwarenessUnited States
17 SeptemberThursday7 events
Constitution Day (Citizenship Day) 2026
Constitution Day (Citizenship Day) 2026September Awareness DaysUnited States
National Pet Bird Day
National Pet Bird DayAnimals & Wildlife AwarenessUnited States
National Professional House Cleaners Day
National Professional House Cleaners DayCommunity & Inclusion AwarenessUnited States
Constitution Day
Constitution DayGlobal & National DaysUnited States
World Manta Day
World Manta DayAnimals & Wildlife AwarenessInternational
National Arielle K. Sterrett Day
National Arielle K. Sterrett DayCommunity & Inclusion AwarenessUnited States
National Pawpaw Day
National Pawpaw DayFood & Nutrition AwarenessUnited States
18 SeptemberFriday11 events
National HIV/ AIDS and Ageing Awareness Day 2026
National HIV/ AIDS and Ageing Awareness Day 2026September Awareness DaysUnited States
International Equal Pay Day 2026
International Equal Pay Day 2026Business & Finance AwarenessInternational
National POW / MIA Recognition Day 2026
National POW / MIA Recognition Day 2026September Awareness DaysUnited States
Great British Beach Clean 2026
Great British Beach Clean 2026September Awareness DaysUnited Kingdom
Great British Beach Clean 2026
Great British Beach Clean 2026Environment & Sustainability AwarenessInternational
National Cartonnage DayArts, Culture & HeritageInternational
National Ceiling Fan Day
National Ceiling Fan DayFun & Quirky Awareness DaysUnited States
World Water Monitoring Day
World Water Monitoring DayEnvironment & Sustainability AwarenessInternational
Chile – Independence Day
Chile – Independence DayGlobal & National DaysInternational
National Cheeseburger Day
National Cheeseburger DayFood & Nutrition AwarenessUnited States
National Day of Civic Hacking
National Day of Civic HackingScience & Technology AwarenessUnited States
19 SeptemberSaturday11 events
National Cat DNA Day
National Cat DNA DayAnimals & Wildlife AwarenessUnited States
National Sew a Jelly Roll Day
National Sew a Jelly Roll DayFun & Quirky Awareness DaysUnited States
Love and Friendship Day
Love and Friendship DayCommunity & Inclusion AwarenessInternational
Big Whopper Liar DayFun & Quirky Awareness DaysUnited States
International Eat An Apple Day
International Eat An Apple DayFood & Nutrition AwarenessInternational
International Red Panda Day
International Red Panda DayAnimals & Wildlife AwarenessInternational
National Boys and Girls Club Day for KidsEducation & Youth AwarenessUnited States
Batman Day
Batman DayFun & Quirky Awareness DaysInternational
Gata FestivalArts, Culture & HeritageInternational
National AKC Responsible Dog Ownership DayAnimals & Wildlife AwarenessUnited States
20 SeptemberSunday9 events
World Hydrocephalus Day 2026
World Hydrocephalus Day 2026Education & Youth AwarenessInternational
Light Up For Mito 2026
Light Up For Mito 2026Health & Wellbeing AwarenessInternational
National String Cheese Day
National String Cheese DayFood & Nutrition AwarenessUnited States
Cow’s Ball (Kravji Bal)Arts, Culture & HeritageInternational
National Queso Day
National Queso DayFood & Nutrition AwarenessUnited States
International NFT Day
International NFT DayScience & Technology AwarenessInternational
National Fried Rice DayFood & Nutrition AwarenessUnited States
International Day of University Sport
International Day of University SportHealth & Wellbeing AwarenessInternational
21 SeptemberMonday14 events
Organ Donation Week 2026
Organ Donation Week 2026Health & Wellbeing AwarenessInternational
Indie Author Week UK
Indie Author Week UKArts, Culture & HeritageUnited Kingdom
National Garage Condo DayFun & Quirky Awareness DaysUnited States
National Chai Day
National Chai DayFood & Nutrition AwarenessInternational
Belize – Independence Day
Belize – Independence DayGlobal & National DaysInternational
Earth, Wind and Fire Appreciation Day
Earth, Wind and Fire Appreciation DayFun & Quirky Awareness DaysInternational
National Cat & Dog Gut Health Awareness Day
National Cat & Dog Gut Health Awareness DayHealth & Wellbeing AwarenessUnited States
Miniature Golf Day
Miniature Golf DayFun & Quirky Awareness DaysInternational
International Day of Peace 2026
International Day of Peace 2026Community & Inclusion AwarenessInternational
World Alzheimer’s Day 2026
World Alzheimer’s Day 2026Health & Wellbeing AwarenessInternational
Armenia Independence Day
Armenia Independence DayGlobal & National DaysInternational
Malta – Independence Day
Malta – Independence DayGlobal & National DaysInternational
Zero Emissions Day
Zero Emissions DayEnvironment & Sustainability AwarenessInternational
Migraine Awareness Week 2026
Migraine Awareness Week 2026Health & Wellbeing AwarenessInternational
22 SeptemberTuesday17 events
Professional Care Workers’ Week 2026
Professional Care Workers’ Week 2026Community & Inclusion AwarenessInternational
Recycle Week 2026
Recycle Week 2026October Awareness DaysUnited Kingdom
UK Savings Week 2026
UK Savings Week 2026Business & Finance AwarenessInternational
World Car Free Day 2026
World Car Free Day 2026Environment & Sustainability AwarenessInternational
World Reflexology Week 2026
World Reflexology Week 2026Health & Wellbeing AwarenessAustralia
National Eye Health Week 2026
National Eye Health Week 2026Health & Wellbeing AwarenessInternational
Behaviour Awareness Week 2026
Behaviour Awareness Week 2026Community & Inclusion AwarenessInternational
Falls Prevention Awareness DaySafety & PreventionUnited States
National Flaunt Your Favorite Beach Towel DayFun & Quirky Awareness DaysUnited States
Mali Independence DayGlobal & National DaysInternational
Hobbit Day
Hobbit DayFun & Quirky Awareness DaysInternational
Fall Equinox
Fall EquinoxSeasonal CelebrationsInternational
National Legwear Day
National Legwear DayFun & Quirky Awareness DaysUnited States
National Centenarian’s Day
National Centenarian’s DayHealth & Wellbeing AwarenessUnited States
Independence Day in Bulgaria
Independence Day in BulgariaGlobal & National DaysInternational
World Rhino Day
World Rhino DayAnimals & Wildlife AwarenessInternational
National Online Recovery Day
National Online Recovery DayHealth & Wellbeing AwarenessUnited States
23 SeptemberWednesday11 events
Black Maternal Mental Health Week 2026
Black Maternal Mental Health Week 2026Mental Health AwarenessInternational
Cycle To School Week 2026
Cycle To School Week 2026Education & Youth AwarenessInternational
National Great American Pot Pie Day
National Great American Pot Pie DayFood & Nutrition AwarenessUnited States
Celebrate Bisexuality Day (also known as Bi Visibility Day)
Celebrate Bisexuality Day (also known as Bi Visibility Day)Community & Inclusion AwarenessInternational
Puerto Rico – Grito de Lares
Puerto Rico – Grito de LaresGlobal & National DaysInternational
National AFM DayHealth & Wellbeing AwarenessUnited States
National Field Marketer’s DayBusiness & Finance AwarenessUnited States
Education Technology Day
Education Technology DayScience & Technology AwarenessInternational
National Snack Stick Day
National Snack Stick DayFood & Nutrition AwarenessUnited States
National Apple Cider Vinegar Day
National Apple Cider Vinegar DayFood & Nutrition AwarenessUnited States
International Day of Sign Languages
International Day of Sign LanguagesCommunity & Inclusion AwarenessInternational
24 SeptemberThursday13 events
International Day of Birmingham 2026
International Day of Birmingham 2026Community & Inclusion AwarenessInternational
National Punctuation Day in the USA 2026
National Punctuation Day in the USA 2026Education & Youth AwarenessUnited States
Thank You Hidden Heroes Day 2026
Thank You Hidden Heroes Day 2026Community & Inclusion AwarenessInternational
Youth Mental Health Day
Youth Mental Health DayHealth & Wellbeing AwarenessUnited Kingdom
New Caledonia – Citizenship Day
New Caledonia – Citizenship DayGlobal & National DaysInternational
Heritage Day
Heritage DayArts, Culture & HeritageInternational
National Horchata Day
National Horchata DayFood & Nutrition AwarenessUnited States
World Gorilla DayAnimals & Wildlife AwarenessInternational
National Cherries Jubilee Day
National Cherries Jubilee DayFood & Nutrition AwarenessUnited States
National Mofongo Day
National Mofongo DayFood & Nutrition AwarenessUnited States
Guinea-Bissau – Independence Day
Guinea-Bissau – Independence DayGlobal & National DaysInternational
International Age Diversity Day
International Age Diversity DayCommunity & Inclusion AwarenessInternational
Lash Stylists’ Day
Lash Stylists’ DayFun & Quirky Awareness DaysInternational
25 SeptemberFriday18 events
National Daughters Day
National Daughters DayCommunity & Inclusion AwarenessUnited States
Hug a Vegetarian Day
Hug a Vegetarian DayFood & Nutrition AwarenessInternational
National Tune-Up DaySafety & PreventionUnited States
National Cooking DayFood & Nutrition AwarenessUnited States
Native American DayCommunity & Inclusion AwarenessUnited States
National Schnauzer DayAnimals & Wildlife AwarenessUnited States
National Roadkill DayFun & Quirky Awareness DaysUnited States
National Open The Magic Day
National Open The Magic DayEducation & Youth AwarenessUnited States
National Comic Book Day
National Comic Book DayFun & Quirky Awareness DaysUnited States
World Dream Day
World Dream DayCommunity & Inclusion AwarenessInternational
Math Storytelling Day
Math Storytelling DayScience & Technology AwarenessInternational
National One-Hit Wonder DayFun & Quirky Awareness DaysUnited States
Binge DayFun & Quirky Awareness DaysInternational
National Quesadilla DayFood & Nutrition AwarenessUnited States
National Research Administrator DayGlobal & National DaysUnited States
Macmillan Coffee Morning 2026Cancer AwarenessInternational
AFL Grand Final FridayGlobal & National DaysAustralia
26 SeptemberSaturday21 events
European Day of Languages 2026
European Day of Languages 2026September Awareness DaysUnited Kingdom
National Doodle Day 2026
National Doodle Day 2026September Awareness DaysUnited Kingdom
National Pancake Day 2026
National Pancake Day 2026September Awareness DaysUnited States
National Teaching Assistants’ Day 2026
National Teaching Assistants’ Day 2026Education & Youth AwarenessUnited Kingdom
National Hunting and Fishing Day 2026
National Hunting and Fishing Day 2026Environment & Sustainability AwarenessUnited States
National Public Lands Day 2026
National Public Lands Day 2026Environment & Sustainability AwarenessInternational
National Dumpling DayFood & Nutrition AwarenessUnited States
World Environmental Health DayEnvironment & Sustainability AwarenessInternational
Lumberjack DayFun & Quirky Awareness DaysUnited States
National Key Lime Pie Day
National Key Lime Pie DayFood & Nutrition AwarenessUnited States
National Chimichanga DayFood & Nutrition AwarenessUnited States
National Day of Praise and WorshipArts, Culture & HeritageUnited States
Love Note Day
Love Note DayFun & Quirky Awareness DaysUnited States
Fish Amnesty Day
Fish Amnesty DayAnimals & Wildlife AwarenessInternational
Human Resource Professional DayBusiness & Finance AwarenessUnited States
National Seat Check Saturday
National Seat Check SaturdaySafety & PreventionUnited States
World Cassowary DayAnimals & Wildlife AwarenessInternational
National Johnny Appleseed DayArts, Culture & HeritageUnited States
National Compliance Officer Day
National Compliance Officer DayBusiness & Finance AwarenessUnited States
27 SeptemberSunday8 events
World Tourism Day 2026
World Tourism Day 2026AustraliaAustralia
National Katsu Curry Day 2026
National Katsu Curry Day 2026Food & Nutrition AwarenessUnited Kingdom
Gold Star Mother’s and Family’s Day
Gold Star Mother’s and Family’s DayGlobal & National DaysUnited States
French Community Holiday
French Community HolidayArts, Culture & HeritageInternational
National No Excuses Day
National No Excuses DayHealth & Wellbeing AwarenessInternational
Ancestor Appreciation Day
Ancestor Appreciation DayArts, Culture & HeritageUnited States
National Corned Beef Hash Day
National Corned Beef Hash DayFood & Nutrition AwarenessUnited States
National Crush a Can Day
National Crush a Can DayEnvironment & Sustainability AwarenessUnited States
28 SeptemberMonday8 events
World Rabies Day
World Rabies DayAnimals & Wildlife AwarenessAustralia
National Good Neighbor Day
National Good Neighbor DayCommunity & Inclusion AwarenessUnited States
International Poke DayFood & Nutrition AwarenessInternational
National Drink Beer Day
National Drink Beer DayFood & Nutrition AwarenessUnited States
National North Carolina DayArts, Culture & HeritageUnited States
National Family Day
National Family DayCommunity & Inclusion AwarenessUnited States
International Day for Universal Access to Information
International Day for Universal Access to InformationCommunity & Inclusion AwarenessInternational
Fish Tank Floorshow Night
Fish Tank Floorshow NightFun & Quirky Awareness DaysUnited States
29 SeptemberTuesday7 events
International Happy Goose DayFun & Quirky Awareness DaysInternational
National Starbucks Day
National Starbucks DayFood & Nutrition AwarenessUnited States
National Biscotti DayFood & Nutrition AwarenessUnited States
National Coffee Day
National Coffee DayFood & Nutrition AwarenessUnited States
National Police Remembrance DayCommunity & Inclusion AwarenessAustralia
International Day of Bids and ProposalsBusiness & Finance AwarenessInternational
MichaelmasReligious & Faith DaysUnited Kingdom
30 SeptemberWednesday12 events
National NonSpeaking/Nonverbal Awareness Day 2026
National NonSpeaking/Nonverbal Awareness Day 2026Community & Inclusion AwarenessInternational
National Sporting Heritage Day 2026
National Sporting Heritage Day 2026September Awareness DaysUnited Kingdom
World School Milk Day 2026
World School Milk Day 2026Food & Nutrition AwarenessAustralia
Botswana Independence DayGlobal & National DaysInternational
National Chewing Gum DayFood & Nutrition AwarenessUnited States
National Love People Day
National Love People DayCommunity & Inclusion AwarenessUnited States
National Hot Mulled Cider Day
National Hot Mulled Cider DayFood & Nutrition AwarenessUnited States
National Extra Virgin Olive Oil DayFood & Nutrition AwarenessUnited States
International Podcast DayScience & Technology AwarenessInternational
National Mud Pack Day
National Mud Pack DayFun & Quirky Awareness DaysUnited States
National Women’s Health and Fitness Day
National Women’s Health and Fitness DayHealth & Wellbeing AwarenessUnited States
Blasphemy DayCommunity & Inclusion AwarenessInternational

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There are 355 total awareness events in September 2026. This includes national days, international observances, awareness weeks, and month-long campaigns. Awareness Days maintains one of the most comprehensive calendars of these events.

What is September known for?+

September is known for 355 awareness days and national observances. It is a key month for awareness campaigns, with 50 month-long observances and 27 awareness weeks running alongside 278 individual days.