Japan Dolphin Day is an international day of action and awareness held each year on or around 1 September, the date that marks the start of Japan's annual dolphin hunting season in the coastal town of Taiji. On this day, campaigners around the world gather peacefully outside Japanese embassies and consulates to voice opposition to...
Acne Positivity Day is observed on 1 September each year, encouraging people with acne to embrace their skin, reject stigma, and practise self-acceptance. Founded in 2020 by skincare brand La Roche-Posay, the day amplifies the experiences of people living with acne and challenges the unrealistic skin standards promoted by mainstream media and social platforms. It...
National Emma M. Nutt Day is observed every year on 1 September to honour the woman who made history on that date in 1878, becoming the world's first female telephone operator. The day celebrates her trailblazing role in communications and the pivotal contribution women made to building one of the most transformative industries in human...
National Hotel Employee Day is observed on 1 September each year, established to recognise and thank the nearly two million people who keep America's hotel industry running. Founded by the American Hotel and Lodging Association (AHLA) in 2022, the day shines a light on the dedication, skill, and care that hotel employees bring to their...
American Chess Day is observed on 1 September each year to celebrate the history, culture, and enduring appeal of chess in the United States. From the first American Chess Congress in 1857 to Bobby Fischer's iconic 1972 World Championship, the United States has a deep and storied relationship with the game, and this annual day...
National Burnt Ends Day is celebrated every year on 1 September in the United States, honouring one of Kansas City's most beloved barbecue specialities. The day was co-founded in 2021 by the American Royal and Zarda Bar-B-Q and was officially proclaimed by the National Day Calendar Registrar as a permanent annual observance. It gives food...
National Chicken Boy Day is observed every year on 1 September, celebrating one of Los Angeles's most beloved and eccentric landmarks: Chicken Boy, a 22-foot-tall fiberglass statue of a figure with a human body and a chicken's head, holding a bucket of fried chicken. The day honours this piece of Americana roadside art and the...
Ginger Cat Appreciation Day is observed every year on 1 September, dedicating the day to celebrating orange tabby cats and raising awareness about feline welfare. The day was founded in 2014 by software developer Chris Roy following the death of his 17-year-old rescue ginger cat, Doobert, and has since grown into a widely observed occasion...
National Live Fearless Day takes place every year on 2 September. It is a wellbeing and motivation day that encourages people to confront the fears holding them back and to take one bold step towards a goal that matters to them. In 2026 it falls on Wednesday, 2 September. What is National Live Fearless Day?...
Global Talent Acquisition Day is an annual observance held on the first Wednesday in September that recognises the recruiters, sourcers, and talent acquisition professionals who attract and hire the people organisations depend on. In 2026 it falls on Wednesday, 2 September. Organised by the Association of Talent Acquisition Professionals (ATAP), the day celebrates the contribution...
National Spalding Baseball Day is observed on 2 September each year in the United States, marking the birthday of Albert Goodwill Spalding, one of the most influential figures in the history of American baseball. The day honours both the man and the sporting goods company he co-founded, which helped shape the equipment, rules, and culture...
Vietnam's National Day falls on 2 September each year, commemorating the declaration of independence read by President Ho Chi Minh at Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi on 2 September 1945. The day marks the founding of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam and is the country's most significant national holiday, observed with parades, fireworks, and public...
Bison-ten Yell Day is observed on 2 September each year, a quirky and light-hearted observance that celebrates wordplay, creative communication, and the joy of deliberate silliness. The name itself is the point: if you say "Bison-ten Yell" quickly and repeatedly, it sounds remarkably like "bicentennial", and the day leans fully into that phonetic joke. What...
Ceuta Day is an official public holiday observed on 2 September each year in Ceuta, one of Spain's two autonomous cities on the northern coast of Africa. The date commemorates the Portuguese conquest of Ceuta in 1415, an event that set in motion the sequence of historical events that eventually made the territory part of...
National Blueberry Popsicle Day is observed on 2 September each year in the United States, a fun and flavourful food holiday dedicated to one of summer's most beloved frozen treats. The day celebrates the blueberry popsicle specifically, combining the sweetness and tartness of blueberries with the simple joy of a frozen treat on a stick,...
Calendar Adjustment Day is observed on 2 September each year, marking the anniversary of one of the most extraordinary moments in the history of timekeeping: the night in 1752 when Britain went to sleep on 2 September and woke up on 14 September, having officially lost eleven days to bring the country's calendar into alignment...
National Eat an Extra Dessert Day is celebrated every year on 4 September. It is a light-hearted, unofficial food holiday that gives sweet-toothed people the perfect excuse to enjoy a second helping of pudding without a shred of guilt. The day is all about savouring one of life's simplest pleasures and sharing a treat with...
National Lazy Mom's Day is a light-hearted observance that encourages hard-working mothers to put their feet up and take a well-earned break. It falls on the first Friday of September each year, which in 2026 means Friday, 4 September. Despite the name, the day is not about being idle; it is about giving mums permission...
International Taekwondo Day takes place every year on 4 September, celebrating the Korean martial art practised by tens of millions of people across the world. The day recognises taekwondo's growth from a national discipline into a global Olympic sport, and promotes its values of courtesy, integrity, perseverance, self-control, and indomitable spirit. What is International Taekwondo...
National College Colors Day is an annual celebration of American college and university spirit, held on the Friday before Labor Day to mark the start of the collegiate sports season. In 2026 it falls on Friday, 4 September. Students, alumni, parents and fans across the United States are encouraged to wear the colours and logos...
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...