National Spice Blend Day is observed annually on 4 September, celebrating the art, culture, and creativity of combining spices into blends that define cuisines around the world. Founded by Angel Gregorio of The Spice Suite in Washington D.C., the day honours the richness that spice blending brings to food, culture, and community. How to Celebrate...
National Macadamia Nut Day is celebrated every year on 4 September, dedicated to one of the world's most prized and nutritionally rich tree nuts. The day is recognised in Australia, the United States, and beyond, with backing from the Australian Macadamia Society, the World Macadamia Organisation, and major brands including Mauna Loa and Hawaiian Host....
National Chianti Day is celebrated on the first Friday of September each year. In 2026, it falls on 4 September. The day was founded in 2020 by Santa Margherita U.S.A., a wine importer representing premium Italian estates, to honour one of the world's most recognisable red wines and its deep roots in the Tuscan landscape....
National Tailgating Day celebrates the great American pastime of gathering in a stadium car park to share food, drink, and team spirit before kick-off. It falls on the first Saturday of September each year, landing on Saturday, 5 September 2026, and marks the unofficial start of football season across the United States. The day was...
National Franchise Appreciation Day is an annual observance in the United States that recognises the franchise business model and the franchisees, franchisors, and employees who keep it running. In 2026 it falls on Saturday, 5 September, the Saturday before Labor Day, a date it has occupied each year since the observance emerged in the early...
National Actdumb. Day is observed each year on 5 September. Created in May 2020 by the clothing brand Actdumb., the day was established as a direct response to growing media insensitivity towards people with mental disabilities and cognitive differences. It calls on people around the world to challenge how society treats those who think, speak,...
National Pastor's Spouses Day takes place on the first Sunday in September each year, falling on Sunday, 6 September 2026. The observance recognises the husbands and wives who stand alongside pastors, supporting the often demanding work of ministry while frequently going unthanked. It is marked primarily in the United States, where it was added to...
Great Egg Toss Day is celebrated annually on 6 September, marking the sport and tradition of competitive egg tossing. The date was chosen to honour a remarkable moment on 6 September 1981, when Finnish athlete Risto Antikainen launched a raw egg 317 feet and 10 inches (approximately 96.9 metres) to catcher Jyrki Korhonen, a throw...
Colour Blind Awareness Day is observed annually on 6 September, a date chosen to mark the birthday of John Dalton (born 6 September 1766), the British chemist and meteorologist who was the first scientist to document and study colour vision deficiency in a systematic way. The observance is coordinated by Colour Blind Awareness, a United...
Hug a Bear Day is a heartwarming celebration held annually on 7 November. It's a fun, feel-good occasion that encourages people to embrace their teddy bears - and even loved ones - with a warm, comforting hug, symbolizing care, nostalgia, and emotional connection. When is Hug a Bear Day? Hug a Bear Day takes place...
National Grateful Patient Day honors the bond between patients and healthcare workers, encouraging gratitude, sharing stories, and supporting recovery journeys.
National Beer Lovers Day is celebrated in the United States on 7 September each year, falling on Monday, 7 September 2026. It is a day for beer enthusiasts to raise a glass to one of the world's oldest and most popular drinks, from crisp lagers to rich stouts and hop-forward craft brews. How to Celebrate...
Mouthguard Day takes place on the first Monday of September each year, falling on Monday, 7 September 2026. The day was created by mouthguard manufacturer OPRO to raise public awareness of how a simple piece of protective equipment can prevent painful, costly and often permanent damage to teeth during sport. It is timed to coincide...
Brazil Independence Day, known in Portuguese as Dia da Independência or Sete de Setembro, marks the date in 1822 when Brazil declared its separation from Portugal. It is observed every year on 7 September and ranks among the most significant dates in the national calendar. In 2026 it falls on Monday, 7 September, a public...
National Feel the Love Day is observed on 7 September each year in the United States, dedicated to celebrating all forms of love and encouraging people to express affection, gratitude, and kindness to those around them. The day covers every variety of love, from romantic partnerships and family bonds to close friendships, community connections, and...
The International Day of Police Cooperation is a United Nations observance held every year on 7 September. It recognises the work of police and law enforcement officers around the world and highlights the value of international cooperation in preventing and combating crime, terrorism and transnational threats. The day was established by the UN General Assembly...
International Pool Pro Day takes place every year on 7 September and recognises the professionals who design, build, service, and maintain swimming pools and wellness spaces around the world. Established by Fluidra, a global pool and wellness company, the day thanks the technicians, builders, retailers, and distributors whose work keeps pools safe, clean, and enjoyable....
National First Day of Peel Season falls on Monday, 7 September 2026. It marks the unofficial start of the cooler months when estheticians and dermatologists recommend chemical peels, the season when reduced sun exposure makes deeper exfoliation treatments safer and more effective. The day was created by skincare professional Morgan Cameron of Enlightened Beauty in...
Neither Snow Nor Rain Day takes place every year on 7 September and pays tribute to the dedication of postal workers across the United States. The day borrows its name from the famous inscription on New York City's main post office and celebrates the men and women who deliver the mail whatever the weather. It...
National New Hampshire Day takes place on 7 September each year and celebrates the Granite State, the ninth state to join the Union. It forms part of the National Day Calendar's States series, which dedicates one day to each of the fifty American states. The observance honours New Hampshire's revolutionary heritage, its rugged mountain scenery,...
National Buy a Book Day is observed annually on 7 September. Created by author and former editor Philip Athans in 2010, the day encourages everyone to purchase at least one book, whether from an independent bookshop, a large retailer, or a digital platform. The act of buying a book directly supports authors, publishers, booksellers, and...