Armenia Independence Day falls on Monday 21 September 2026, marking 35 years since the country voted to restore its sovereignty. In the referendum held on that date in 1991, a turnout of 95% produced a 99.3% vote in favour of independence, ending nearly seven decades of Soviet rule and re-establishing the Republic of Armenia as...
Malta Independence Day, known in Maltese as Jum l-Indipendenza, is observed annually on 21 September. In 2026 it falls on Monday 21 September, marking 62 years since Malta gained independence from the United Kingdom in 1964. It is one of five national holidays in Malta, a day of official ceremony, cultural celebration and reflection on...
Zero Emissions Day, also known as ZeDay, is observed each year on 21 September. In 2026 it falls on Monday 21 September, the same date as the United Nations International Day of Peace. The initiative calls on individuals, businesses and governments to take a voluntary one-day break from burning fossil fuels, with the founding ambition...
World Car-Free Day is a global initiative encouraging people to reduce their reliance on motor vehicles for a day and explore more sustainable modes of transportation. Observed annually on 22 September, it promotes walking, cycling, public transportation, and other eco-friendly alternatives while advocating for cleaner air, healthier lifestyles, and more livable urban spaces. When is...
Falls Prevention Awareness Day takes place on Tuesday, 22 September 2026, marking the first day of autumn. Led by the National Council on Aging (NCOA), the day raises awareness of the risk that falls pose to older adults and promotes the practical steps that can prevent them. It anchors a wider observance, Falls Prevention Awareness...
National Flaunt Your Favorite Beach Towel Day takes place on Tuesday, 22 September 2026. It is a light-hearted celebration of the humble beach towel as a piece of personal style, encouraging people to proudly show off their brightest, boldest and most beloved towels. Falling just after the end of the northern summer, it is a...
Mali Independence Day is the West African nation's national holiday, celebrated every year on 22 September. In 2026 it falls on a Tuesday. The day marks the proclamation of the Republic of Mali in 1960 and the end of French colonial rule, and is observed with parades, ceremonies and cultural festivities across the country. The...
Hobbit Day is celebrated every year on 22 September, marking the shared birthday of Bilbo and Frodo Baggins, the two best-loved hobbits in J. R. R. Tolkien's Middle-earth. It is the centrepiece of Tolkien Week and an invitation for fans around the world to honour the author, his stories, and the gentle, food-loving folk of...
The Fall Equinox, also called the autumnal equinox, marks the astronomical first day of autumn in the Northern Hemisphere. In 2026 it falls on Tuesday, 22 September. On this day the Sun crosses the celestial equator, giving us almost exactly equal hours of daylight and darkness before the nights begin to draw in. The Story...
National Legwear Day takes place on Tuesday, 22 September 2026, marking an annual celebration of socks, tights, leggings, stockings, anklets and sheers. Founded by American manufacturer HanesBrands in 2017, the day invites people across the United States and beyond to treat their legwear as a form of self-expression and to show off their boldest, brightest...
National Centenarian's Day takes place every year on 22 September, honouring people who have reached the age of 100 or more. In 2026 it falls on Tuesday, 22 September. The day recognises the lives, wisdom, and contributions of centenarians, and encourages families and communities to celebrate longevity and the stories that come with a full...
Independence Day in Bulgaria is a national public holiday observed every year on 22 September. It marks the day in 1908 when Bulgaria formally proclaimed its independence from the Ottoman Empire, ending centuries of foreign suzerainty and establishing the country as a fully sovereign state. The day is celebrated with flag-raising ceremonies, parades, concerts, and...
World Rhino Day falls on Tuesday, 22 September 2026. Observed every year on 22 September, it unites conservation organisations, wildlife parks, and individuals around the world in support of all five rhino species, four of which are threatened with extinction. The day was first proposed by WWF-South Africa in 2010 and has been observed internationally...
National Online Recovery Day falls on Tuesday 22 September 2026. Observed every year on 22 September, the day sits within National Recovery Month and was founded in 2020 by Lionrock Recovery, a US-based online addiction treatment provider. Its core argument is practical: for many people, digital support is not a last resort but the most...
Professional Care Workers’ Week is an annual event that recognizes and celebrates the invaluable contributions of care workers who dedicate their lives to supporting others. These professionals play a critical role in the health and well-being of individuals who require care, including the elderly, disabled, and those with chronic illnesses. The week serves as an...
National Great American Pot Pie Day is celebrated every year on 23 September, falling on a Wednesday in 2026. The day honours one of the most comforting dishes in American cooking: the pot pie, a flaky pastry case filled with savoury meat, vegetables and gravy. It was created by the frozen food and restaurant brand...
Celebrate Bisexuality Day, also widely known as Bi Visibility Day, takes place every year on 23 September. It is an international observance that recognises bisexual people, celebrates the bisexual community, and highlights the history and contributions of bisexual individuals around the world. The day exists to challenge bisexual invisibility and to affirm that bisexuality is...
El Grito de Lares, or the Cry of Lares, is commemorated in Puerto Rico on 23 September each year. In 2026 it falls on a Wednesday. The day marks the anniversary of the 1868 armed uprising against Spanish colonial rule, an event widely regarded as the most important symbol of the Puerto Rican struggle for...
National AFM Day takes place on Wednesday, 23 September 2026. The day raises awareness of acute flaccid myelitis, a rare but serious neurological condition that affects the spinal cord and can cause sudden muscle weakness, most often in children. It encourages education, supports affected families, and promotes funding for research into a condition that still...
National Field Marketer's Day takes place every year on 23 September. It is a workplace recognition day dedicated to field marketers, the professionals who represent brands face to face at events, trade shows, product demonstrations and activations. The day was launched in 2021 by the event marketing technology company Splash to give long-overdue credit to...
Education Technology Day takes place on Wednesday, 23 September 2026. The day recognises the digital tools that support learning and the professionals who design, deploy, and maintain them, from classroom devices and learning platforms to the technical teams who keep everything running. It is an opportunity to reflect on how technology has reshaped teaching and...