2026
September 2026 Holidays & Events
Complete guide to September 2026 holidays and events. 6 key dates, 22 working days, 8 weekend days. Download free printable September 2026 calendar.
Notable Dates & Historical Events
| Date | Event | Note |
|---|---|---|
| September 1 | Back to School / Knowledge Day (Russia & CIS countries) | Education |
| September 5 | International Day of Charity β Mother Teresa's death anniversary | UN observance |
| September 8 | International Literacy Day β Promoting literacy worldwide | UNESCO |
| September 10 | World Suicide Prevention Day | WHO / IASP |
| September 15 | International Day of Democracy | UN observance |
| September 16 | International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer | UN observance |
| September 21 | International Day of Peace β Calling for global ceasefire | UN observance |
| September 23 | Autumnal Equinox (N. Hemisphere) β Equal day and night | Astronomical |
| September 27 | World Tourism Day β Promoting sustainable tourism | UNWTO |
| September 28 | World Rabies Day / International Day for Universal Access to Information | Global / UNESCO |
Official Public Holidays & Observances
| Date | Holiday | Region |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Monday | Labor Day | United States, Canada |
| September 15βOctober 15 | Hispanic Heritage Month | United States |
| ~September 22 | Autumn Equinox | Global |
| Variable | Rosh Hashanah | Global (Jewish) |
| Variable | Yom Kippur | Global (Jewish) |
| September 21 | International Day of Peace | Global |
Labor Day β 1st Monday
Federal holiday marking the unofficial end of summer. 60%+ of Americans have a barbecue.
Hispanic Heritage Month β September 15βOctober 15
Celebrates the culture and contributions of Hispanic Americans.
Autumn Equinox β ~September 22
Day and night are nearly equal. Major harvest festivals worldwide.
Rosh Hashanah β Variable
Jewish New Year. One of the holiest days in the Jewish calendar.
Yom Kippur β Variable
Day of Atonement. The holiest day in Judaism.
International Day of Peace β September 21
UN-designated day devoted to peace among nations and peoples.
Month at a Glance
Planning Tips & Resources
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External Resources
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