National Dumpling Day celebrates one of the world's most beloved comfort foods, the humble dumpling. In 2026 it falls on Saturday, 26 September. The day honours dumplings in all their forms, from Chinese jiaozi and Japanese gyoza to Polish pierogi and Nepalese momos, encouraging people to cook, share, and enjoy these versatile parcels of dough...
Lumberjack Day is celebrated every year on 26 September, and in 2026 it falls on Saturday, 26 September. It is a light-hearted day that honours the rugged woodsmen of folklore and history, and it has become just as well known for stacks of pancakes and waffles as it is for flannel shirts and axes. Whether...
National Key Lime Pie Day falls on Saturday, 26 September 2026. The day celebrates one of America's best-loved desserts, a tart and creamy custard pie made from the small, aromatic limes that grow in the Florida Keys. It is a chance for home bakers, restaurants, and dessert lovers across the United States to mark the...
National Chimichanga Day is celebrated every year on 26 September, honouring the deep-fried burrito that has become a beloved staple of Mexican-American cuisine. The day invites food lovers across the United States to enjoy this crisp, golden parcel of tortilla and filling, whether ordered at a favourite restaurant or made fresh at home. How to...
National Day of Praise and Worship takes place on 26 September each year, and in 2026 it falls on Saturday, 26 September. Observed largely across the United States, it is a day set aside for Christians to express gratitude and devotion to God through song, music, art and prayer. The day celebrates worship in all...
Love Note Day takes place on Saturday, 26 September 2026. It is a light-hearted, unofficial observance that encourages people to write and share heartfelt, handwritten notes with the people they love. The day celebrates a simple, old-fashioned gesture: putting your feelings into words on paper rather than in a quick text message. How to Celebrate...
Human Resource Professional Day takes place on Saturday, 26 September 2026. The day recognises the human resource professionals who recruit, support, develop and protect the people who make organisations work. It is an annual opportunity for employers and colleagues to acknowledge the often unseen work that keeps workplaces fair, productive and well run. What is...
National Seat Check Saturday takes place on Saturday, 26 September 2026, marking the close of Child Passenger Safety Week in the United States. Organised by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the day gives parents and caregivers free access to certified technicians who check that car seats and booster seats are installed and used...
National Johnny Appleseed Day takes place on Saturday, 26 September 2026, marking the birthday of John Chapman, the American pioneer nurseryman remembered by generations as Johnny Appleseed. The day honours a man who spent nearly half a century planting apple nurseries across the expanding frontier of the United States, and whose life has since grown...
Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day is a United States observance held on the last Sunday of September each year, falling on Sunday, 27 September 2026. It honours the mothers and families of service members who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. The day recognises their loss and their continuing service to...
Ancestor Appreciation Day takes place every year on 27 September. It is a day set aside to honour the people who came before us, to trace the branches of the family tree, and to keep the stories of earlier generations alive. The occasion encourages people to research their heritage, talk to older relatives, and reflect...
National Corned Beef Hash Day falls on 27 September each year, celebrating one of America's most enduring comfort foods. This unofficial food holiday encourages cooks across the United States to fire up the skillet and rediscover the humble combination of corned beef, potatoes, and onions that has graced breakfast and brunch tables for generations. How...
National Crush a Can Day takes place every year on 27 September, falling on a Sunday in 2026. The day encourages people across the United States to flatten their empty aluminium cans and recycle them, using a simple, satisfying act to draw attention to the wider benefits of recycling and waste reduction. How to Celebrate...
National Good Neighbor Day is observed each year on 28 September. The day encourages people across the United States to make a small but deliberate effort to connect with the people who live next door, on their street, or in their building. It is a reminder that strong neighbourhoods are built one friendly conversation, helping...
National Drink Beer Day takes place every year on 28 September, an informal holiday that invites people across the United States to raise a glass to the world's oldest and most popular alcoholic drink. It is a relaxed, social occasion that arrives just as the global Oktoberfest season is in full swing, giving beer lovers...
National North Carolina Day takes place every year on 28 September, honouring the history, culture, and natural beauty of the Tar Heel State. The day forms part of National Day Calendar's National State Days project, which celebrates each of the fifty states in the order they joined the Union. North Carolina was the twelfth state...
National Family Day, also known as "Family Day: A Day to Eat Dinner with Your Children", takes place on Monday, 28 September 2026. Observed on the fourth Monday of September each year, the day encourages parents and carers to share a meal with their children and to recognise the protective power of frequent family dinners....
Fish Tank Floorshow Night is an endearingly eccentric annual observance on 28 September, inviting aquarium owners and fish enthusiasts to turn their fish tank into the centrepiece of an evening's entertainment. Created by the inventive husband-and-wife team Thomas and Ruth Roy, it is a celebration of the joy, colour, and unexpected drama of home aquariums....
National Starbucks Day is celebrated each year on 29 September, giving coffee lovers a reason to raise a cup to one of the most recognisable coffeehouse chains in the world. In 2026 it falls on a Tuesday and shares the date with National Coffee Day, making it a double celebration for anyone who relies on...
National Biscotti Day takes place on Tuesday, 29 September 2026. The day celebrates the crisp, twice-baked Italian biscuit that has become a favourite companion to coffee and dessert wine around the world. It is a chance to bake a batch, share them with friends or simply enjoy one dunked in your morning espresso. How to...
National Coffee Day is celebrated across the United States on Tuesday, 29 September 2026. The day honours the world's most popular hot drink, gives coffee lovers a reason to seek out free cups and discounts from cafes and chains, and draws attention to the farmers and workers behind every brew. It is a fixed date...
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