Mark your calendars! Here's the full list of holidays and observances in September
The carefree days of summer are long gone, but that doesn't mean you can't find special ways to spend time together as a family.
Although the month starts out strong with Labor Day, who's to say that the fun has to stop there? In fact, there are plenty of other September holidays, observances and awareness day to help your family start the school year on a celebratory note.
Perhaps, that means using holidays like National Read a Book Day (a Read With Jenna book, perhaps?) and National Girls’ Night In Day as an excuse to block out a day for some much-needed R&R. Or if your idea of fun is indulging in your favorite foods, then celebrate the days that revolve around chocolate milkshakes, cheese pizza and guacamole.
And, let's face it, parents need all the help they can get at the start of the school year. Get your kids creative juices flowing by observing wacky (and wonderful) holidays like National Play-Doh Day, Talk Like a Pirate Day and Make a Hat Day.
Speaking of family, September's holiday and awareness days are all about spreading the love. Grandparents get their own holiday this month, and Love Note Day is the perfect occasion pen a heartfelt note to someone who makes your heart skip a beat. Your pets should feel the love, too: Hug Your Hound Day, National Pet Bird Day and Ginger Cat Appreciation Day all nod to our best furry and feathered friends.
Now, add these special dates to your calendar to embrace all that September has to offer.
Daily Holidays and Observances in September 2023
September 1
American Chess Day
Ginger Cat Appreciation Day
Pink Cadillac Day
World Letter Writing Day
September 2
College Colors Day
National Blueberry Popsicle Day
World Coconut Day
National Hummingbird Day
National Tailgating Day
World Beard Day
September 3
National Skyscraper Day
National Pet Rock Day
September 4
Labor Day
Eat an Extra Dessert Day
National Macadamia Nut Day
National Wildlife Day
September 5
National Be Late for Something Day
National Cheese Pizza Day
September 6
Fight Procrastination Day
National Coffee Ice Cream Day
National Read a Book Day
September 7
Buy a Book Day
National Acorn Squash Day
National Beer Lovers Day
September 8
International Literacy Day
National Dog Walker Appreciation Day
National Iguana Awareness Day
World Physical Therapy Day
September 9
International Sudoku Day
Teddy Bear Day
Wonderful Weirdos Day
September 10
Grandparents Day
Hug Your Hound Day
National Pet Memorial Day
National TV Dinner Day
September 11
National Make Your Bed Day
National Hot Cross Bun Day
Patriot Day
September 12
National Ants on a Log Day
National Chocolate Milkshake Day
National Day of Encouragement
National Police Woman Day
National Video Games Day
September 13
International Chocolate Day
National Hug Your Boss Day
National Peanut Day
September 14
Are You Okay Day
National Coloring Day
National Cream-Filled Donut Day
September 15
Felt Hat Day
Make a Hat Day
National Creme de Menthe Day
National Double Cheeseburger Day
National Linguine Day
National Online Learning Day
September 16
Batman Day
Collect Rocks Day
Mexican Independence Day
National Choose Your Chocolate Day
National Cinnamon Raisin Bread Day
National Cleanup Day
National Guacamole Day
National Play-Doh Day
National Stepfamily Day
Responsible Dog Ownership Day
September 17
Constitution Day
International Coastal Cleanup Day
International Country Music Day
International Eat An Apple Day
National Apple Dumpling Day
National Dance Day
National Gymnastics Day
National Pet Bird Day
September 18
International Equal Pay Day
Locate an Old Friend Day
National Cheeseburger Day
September 19
U.S. Air Force Day
National Butterscotch Pudding Day
International Talk Like a Pirate Day
National Voter Registration Day
September 20
National Fried Rice Day
National Pepperoni Pizza Day
National Punch Day
National Queso Day
National String Cheese Day
September 21
International Day of Peace
Miniature Golf Day
National Chai Day
World Gratitude Day
September 22
Hug a Vegetarian Day
National Elephant Appreciation Day
National Girls’ Night In Day
National Ice Cream Cone Day
National White Chocolate Day
National Singles Day
National Centenarian's Day
World Rhino Day
September 23
Fall Equinox / First Day of Fall
National Checkers Day
National Bunny Day
National Baker Day
National Apple Cider Vinegar Day
September 24
Bluebird of Happiness Day
National Cherries Jubilee Day
National Punctuation Day
World Bollywood Day
September 25
Binge Day
National Daughters Day
National Comic Book Day
National Cooking Day
National One-Hit Wonder Day
National Quesadilla Day
September 26
Alpaca Day
Love Note Day
National Dumpling Day
National Family Day
Lumberjack Day
National Pancake Day
September 27
Ancestor Appreciation Day
National Chocolate Milk Day
National Crush Day
National Scarf Day
September 28
National Good Neighbor Day
National Drink Beer Day
National Self Awareness Day
Ask a Stupid Question Day
September 29
National Biscotti Day
National Coffee Day
September 30
International Podcast Day
National Chewing Gum Day
National Ghost Hunting Day
National Love People Day
National Hot Mulled Cider Day
Pet Tricks Day
Weekly Observances in September 2023
September 3 to 9: National Waffle Week
September 10 to 16: National Assisted Living Week
September 15 to 17: Rosh Hashanah
September 24 to 30: Deaf Dog Awareness Week, National Farm Animals Awareness Week, Sea Otter Awareness Week
September 18 to 24: National Rehabilitation Awareness Week
Monthly Observances in September 2023
National Courtesy Month
National Literacy Month
Intergeneration Month
Baby Safety Month
Better Breakfast Month
Classical Music Month
Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15 to Oct. 15)
International Square Dancing Month
National Chicken Month
National Honey Month
National Save a Tiger Month
National Service Dog Month
National Yoga Awareness Month
National Mushroom Month
Responsible Dog Ownership Month
Self-Improvement Month
Save the Koala Month
World Candle Month
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