Labor Day, Chess Day, Redhead and More—Check Out All These September Holidays and Observances in 2024
Flip that calendar over to September and you know what happens? It (unofficially!) becomes pumpkin-everything season! You just know that fall is in the air when the favorite scents of crisp fallen leaves and apple pie take over your senses.
But September is also host to a whole bunch of cool, corny and cute days of observations. Of course, we know about Labor Day and Patriot’s Day (which honors September 11). But who knew that there was a Ginger Cat Appreciation Day, National Dog Walker Day, National Guacamole Day and National Gymnastics Day? We’ve put together a list of all the September 2024 holidays and observances, so you don’t have to miss a single one that you might be interested in celebrating!
There aren't any major religious holidays this month, but whole weeks in September are dedicated to special causes, like National Waffle Week (September 1-7) or National Rehabilitation Awareness Week (September 16-22). And the month of September is also a time to bring awareness to several important causes like Childhood Cancer, Suicide Prevention, Hispanic Heritage and many more!
Keep on reading to find out all of the special-interest days and causes that are celebrated during the month of September!
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What Major Holidays Are in September?
Labor Day is a federal holiday and is celebrated on the first Monday of September. In 2024, Labor Day falls on Monday, September 2.
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Are There Religious Holidays in September?
No, in 2024 there aren't any major religious holidays in September. While Jewish holidays like Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur can fall in September, this year, they're in October.
And while it's not a major holiday, some Christians do celebrate The Birth of the Virgin Mary (also known as the Nativity of the Virgin Mary) on September 8 each year. The exact date that Mary, the mother of Jesus, was born was not recorded in modern scripture. But the date of September 8 was chosen centuries ago by the Eastern Church, which begins its church calendar in September.
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What Equinox is in September?
The Autumn Equinox this year will fall on Sunday, September 22, 2024. To be specific, fall will officially begin in the Northern Hemisphere at 8:43 a.m. EST on that date, according to TimeandDate.com, and occurs at the same time worldwide.
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Does September 2024 Have a Full Moon?
The full moon—called the Harvest Moon in September—will appear on Tuesday, September 17, 2024. The full moon that rises nearest to the autumn equinox is traditionally called the Harvest Moon, so that name can be used for either September or October’s full moon. That's why September 2024's full moon is called the Harvest Moon, since the Autumn Equinox date is September 22, 2024. This is also the second supermoon of 2024.
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September Daily Holidays and Observances 2024
September 1
American Chess Day
Cherry Popover Day
College Colors Day
Ginger Cat Appreciation Day
National Acne Positivity Day
National Little Black Dress Day
National No Rhyme Nor Reason Day
National Pet Rock Day
National Tofu Day
Pink Cadillac Day
World Letter Writing Day
September 2
Calendar Adjustment Day
Labor Day
Mouthguard Day
National Blueberry Popsicle Day
National Live Fearless Day
Pierce Your Ears Day
World Coconut Day
September 3
Another Look Unlimited Day
National Doodle Day
National Skyscraper Day
US Bowling League Day
September 4
Eat an Extra Dessert Day
Global Talent Acquisition Day
National Macadamia Nut Day
National Wildlife Day
September 5
International Day of Charity
National Be Late for Something Day
National Cellulite Day
National Cheese Pizza Day
National Shrink Day
World Samosa Day
September 6
Bring Your Manners To Work Day
Fight Procrastination Day
Great Egg Toss Day
National 401(k) Day
National Chianti Day
National Coffee Ice Cream Day
National Food Bank Day
National Lazy Mom's Day
National Read a Book Day
September 7
Buy a Book Day
International Bacon Day
International Day of Clean Air
National Acorn Squash Day
National Beer Lovers Day
National Feel the Day Day
National Grateful Patient Day
National Hummingbird Day
National Neither Snow Nor Rain Day
National Salami Day
National Tailgating Day
Superhuman Day
Turkey Vulture Day
World Beard Day
September 8
Actor's Day
Grandparents Day
International Literacy Day
National Ampersand Day
National Dog Walker Appreciation Day
National Hug Your Hound Day
National Iguana Awareness Day
National Pet Memorial Day
Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Star Trek Day
World Literacy Day
World Physical Therapy Day
September 9
Care Bears Share Your Care Day
Free Dentistry Day
International Box Wine Day
International Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Awareness Day
International Sudoku Day
National When Pigs Fly Day
National Teddy Bear Day
Wonderful Weirdos Day
September 10
National Ants on a Log Day
National TV Dinner Day
Swap Ideas Day
World Suicide Prevention Day
September 11
Libraries Remember Day
National Hot Cross Bun Day
National Make Your Bed Day
No News is Good News Day
Patriot Day
September 12
Are You Okay Day
National Chocolate Milkshake Day
National Day of Encouragement
National School Picture Day
National Video Games Day
September 13
Bald is Beautiful Day
Defy Superstition Day
International Chocolate Day
National Blame Someone Else Day
National Celiac Disease Awareness Day
National Hug Your Boss Day
National Peanut Day
National Twilighters Day
Positive Thinking Day
Programmers Day
Stand Up To Cancer Day
Uncle Sam Day
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September 14
Free Dental Day
Gobstopper Day
National Coloring Day
National Cream-Filled Donut Day
National Eat a Hoagie Day
National Sober Day
September 15
Dot Day
Felt Hat Day
Greenpeace Day
International Day of Democracy
Make a Hat Day
National Cheese Toast Day
National Creme de Menthe Day
National Custom Framing Day
National D.A.R.E. Day
National Double Cheeseburger Day
National Google.com Day
National Linguine Day
National Online Learning Day
National Tackle Kids Cancer Day
Wife Appreciation Day
World Afro Day
World Engineers Day
World Lymphoma Awareness Day
September 16
Collect Rocks Day
International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer
Mayflower Day
Mexican Independence Day
National Choose Your Chocolate Day
National Cinnamon Raisin Bread Day
National Guacamole Day
National Play-Doh Day
National Sit With a Stranger Day
National Stepfamily Day
Working Parents Day
National Tattoo Story Day
Trail of Tears Commemoration Day
Working Parents Day
World Barber Day
World Ozone Day
September 17
Constitution Day
International Country Music Day
International Patient Safety Day
National Apple Dumpling Day
National Pet Bird Day
National Professional House Cleaners Day
Smithsonian Day
Time's Up Day
World Patient Safety Day
September 18
Hug A Greeting Card Writer Day
International Equal Pay Day
Locate an Old Friend Day
National Cheeseburger Day
National First Love Day
National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day
National Respect Day
National School Backpack Awareness Day
Purple Bra Day
Read an eBook Day
Rice Krispies Treats Day
U.S. Air Force Day
World Water Monitoring Day
September 19
National Butterscotch Pudding Day
National Cat DNA Day
National Meow Like a Pirate Day
Talk Like a Pirate Day
September 20
National Care For Kids Day
National Concussion Awareness Day
National Fried Rice Day
National POW/MIA Recognition Day
National Punch [drink] Day
National Pepperoni Pizza Day
National Queso Day
National String Cheese Day
September 21
Batman Day
International Coastal Cleanup Day
International Day of Peace
International Eat an Apple Day
International Red Panda Day
Miniature Golf Day
National AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day
National Boys’ and Girls’ Club Day for Kids
National Chai Day
National Clean-Up Day
National Dance Day
National Gymnastics Day
National Opioid Awareness Day
National Pecan Cookie Day
National Singles Day
Puppy Mill Awareness Day
Responsible Dog Ownership Day
World Gratitude Day
World Alzheimer's Day
World Gratitude Day
World Mini Golf Day
Oktoberfest
September 22
American Business Women’s Day
Car-free Sunday
Chainmail Day
Dear Diary Day
Fall Equinox
Falls Prevention Awareness Day
First Day of Fall
Hobbit Day
International Day of Radiant Peace
National Girls’ Night In Day
National Ice Cream Cone Day
National White Chocolate Day
World Car-Free Day
World Rhino Day
World Rivers Day
September 23
Bi Visibility Day
Education Technology Day
Go With Your Gut Day
Innergize Day
International Day of Sign Languages
National Baker Day
National Checkers Day
National Dogs in Politics Day
National Family Day
National Great American Pot Pie Day
Redhead Appreciation Day
Restless Legs Awareness Day
September 24
National Cherries Jubilee Day
National Horchata Day
National Punctuation Day
World Bollywood Day
September 25
Binge Day
National Comic Book Day
National Cooking Day
National Daughters Day
National Lobster Day
National One-Hit Wonder Day
National Psychotherapy Day
National Quesadilla Day
National Roadkill Day
National Tune-Up Day
National Women's Health and Fitness Day
World Dream Day
World Pharmacists Day
September 26
Better Breakfast Day
HR Professionals Day
International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons
Johnny Appleseed Day
Love Note Day
Lumberjack Day
National Chimichanga Day
National Day of Praise and Worship
National Dumpling Day
National Key Lime Pie Day
National Pancake Day
National Situational Awareness Day
Shamu the Whale Day
World Maritime Day
September 27
Ancestor Appreciation Day
Hug a Vegetarian Day
National Chocolate Milk Day
National Crush a Can Day
National No Excuses Day
National Scarf Day
Native American Day
Save The Koala Day
World Tourism Day
World’s Biggest Coffee Morning
September 28
Ask a Stupid Question Day
Family Health & Fitness Day USA
Fish Amnesty Day
International Day for Universal Access to Information
International Rabbit Day
International Right To Know Day
National Bunny Day
National Drink a Beer Day
National Ghost Hunting Day
National Hunting and Fishing Day
National Neighbor Day
National Self Awareness Day
National Sons Day
Save Your Photos Day
World Rabies Day
World’s Largest Pet Walk
September 29
International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste
National Biscotti Day
National Coffee Day
National Goose Day
National Silent Movie Day
World Day of Migrants and Refugees
World Deaf Day
World Heart Day
September 30
Extra Virgin Olive Oil Day
International Podcast Day
International Translation Day
National Chewing Gum Day
National Hot Mulled Cider Day?
National Love People Day
National Puppy Mill Survivor Day
Pet Tricks Day
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September Weekly Observances
National Waffle Week (September 1-7)
National Assisted Living Week (September 8-14)
Suicide Prevention Week (September 8-14)
Child Passenger Safety Awareness Week (September 15-21)
National Rehabilitation Awareness Week (September 16-22)
Adopt a Less-Adoptable Pet Week (September 16-22)
Deaf Dog Awareness Week (September 22-28)
Sea Otter Awareness Week (September 22-28)
September Monthly Observances
Baby Safety Month
Better Breakfast Month
Blood Cancer Awareness Month
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
Classical Music Month
Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month
Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 to October 15)
International Square-Dancing Month
National Chicken Month
National Honey Month
National Library Card Signup Month
National Papaya Month
National Self-Care Awareness Month
National Service Dog Month
National Yoga Awareness Month
National Mushroom Month
National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Awareness Month
Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
Responsible Dog Ownership Month
Self-Improvement Month
Save the Koala Month
World Candle Month
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