September Fun Facts

Celebrate the month of September with your kids and learn lots of September Fun facts including birthstones, flowers, and holidays.

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This September Fun Facts month is full of all kinds of holidays, fun, and a whole lot of HAPPY. Learn with us all about September with these fun facts and we have some added crafts and printables that are sure to make you love this 9th month as much as we do!

Before we get into all of HAPPY September, don't forget to check out last month's August Fun Facts too!

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Month of September

The month of September is a fabulous month! Some of the stats about this month include:

What Month is September? September is the 9th month of the year in the Gregorian Calendar.
How Many Days Are In September? There are 30 days in the month of September

While the current calendar has September as the ninth month of the year, that wasn't always the case. In the ancient Roman calendar, September was the seventh month of the year. January and February didn't exist.

September Symbols

Each month of the year has a few different symbols within the month. There are birthstones associated with each birth month, there is a monthly flower and there are astrological symbols. These are all based on the month you were born. Those people that are born in September... September Babies.

September's Birthstone: Sapphire
September Birth Flowers: Aster and Morning Glories. The aster flower symbolizes love and wisdom.
Astrology Zodiac Signs of September: Virgo and Libra
- Virgo - August 23rd - September 22nd
- Libra - September 23rd - October 22nd

Holidays in September

September is the end of Summer and the beginning of fall in the northern hemisphere (above the equator). Almost all schools have started by September or after Labor Day in September. It's a great month to get into the swing of things in the new school year. We love the start of Autumn and all the cozy that comes with it.

Don't forget to celebrate all the Fall fun, check out our Happy Fall Coloring Page, Easy Fall Crafts, Fall Printables, Fall Bingo, and Fall DIY Projects.

In terms of September Holidays here are a few National Holidays:

National Hummingbird Day - September 2nd
National Blueberry Popsicle Day - September 2nd
National Wildlife Day- September 4th
National Cheese Pizza Day - September 5th
California became a state - on September 9th
Patriot Day - September 11th
National Grandparents Day - September 11th
Kids Take Over Kitchen Day - September 13th
National Caterpillar Day - September 15th
National Guacamole Day - September 16th
National Play-Doh Day - September 16th
Constitutional Day - September 17th
National Fox Day - September 17th
International Talk Like a Pirate Day - September 19th
Elephant Appreciation Day - September 22nd
Native American Day - September 23rd
National Bunny Day - September 24th
National Family Day - September 26th
Coffee Day - September 29th

Floating Holidays or Monthly Celebrations

Labor Day (First Monday of September)
World Beach Month
National Potato Month
National Piano Month
Chinese Moon Festival (15th day of the 8th month of the traditional Lunar calendar)

Fun Facts About September

Septem means ‘seven’ in Latin, and the name for September has remained the same.
September is dedicated to Vulcan, Roman god of Fire
September marks the end of Summer and the start of the Fall season (Autumnal Equinox or September Equinox). This is the end of Winter and the start of Spring in the Southern Hemisphere (below the equator)
September is known as harvest month.
The first newspaper ever in the United States was printed on September 25, 1690.
September is the most popular birthday month.
September's full moon is known as the Harvest Moon.
The National Football League (NFL) regular season kicks off on the weekend following the initial Monday of September.
The first Teddy Bear was made by Morris Michtom in September 1902.
The movie "The Wizard of Oz" premiered in theaters on September 25, 1939.

Trivia About September

Many schools around the world start their new academic year in September.
Oktoberfest, the famous German beer festival, actually starts in September.
Many animals start preparing for winter during September, gathering food and building shelters.
The famous scientist Galileo Galilei demonstrated his first telescope to Venetian lawmakers on September 25, 1608.
The United Nations General Assembly opens its annual session on the third Tuesday in September.
The first public school in the United States, Boston Latin School, was founded in September 1635.
The first comic strip, "The Yellow Kid," was published in September 1895.
September 13th is celebrated as Roald Dahl Day, honoring the famous children's author.
The U.S. Constitution was signed on September 17, 1787.
The first ever recorded sighting of the Loch Ness Monster was on September 20, 565 AD.
Some famous people whose birth month is in September include - Beyoncé, Keanu Reeves, Freddie Mercury, Michael Keaton, Idris Elba, Pink, Adam Sandler, Hugh Grant, Colin Firth, Tyler Perry, Salma Hayek, Prince Harry – Duke of Sussex, Tom Hardy, Jimmy Fallon, Sophia Loren, Stephen King, Bill Murray, Bruce Springsteen, Serena Williams, and Gwyneth Paltrow.

Facts About Fall

Fall, also known as autumn, officially begins with the Autumnal Equinox around September 22 or 23 when day and night are nearly equal in length.
The leaves change color in fall because the days become shorter, and trees stop producing chlorophyll, revealing beautiful red, orange, and yellow pigments.
Fall is a season of harvest, where farmers gather crops like apples, pumpkins, and corn to enjoy delicious seasonal treats.
Many animals start preparing for winter during fall by collecting food and finding cozy places to hibernate, just like how squirrels are busy gathering nuts.
Fall is a perfect time for outdoor activities like hiking, playing in leaf piles, and enjoying the pleasant weather before the colder months arrive.

Other Fun September Activities

September is a month full of fun and fabulous weather. We have lots of different crafts, printables, and coloring pages.

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