September Holidays and Observances

Explore September holidays and observances, from Labor Day to Grandparents Day, with fun activities and ways to celebrate all month long!

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September is a month full of exciting celebrations and observances, bringing in a mix of fun, learning, and moments to cherish. From the start of a new school year to whimsical holidays like National Talk Like a Pirate Day, there’s something for everyone to enjoy!

Whether you're diving into crafts, cooking up themed treats, or simply exploring the joys of each day, September offers countless opportunities to create happy memories with your family. Let's dive into this vibrant month and discover all the fun it has to offer!

Don't miss next month's October Holidays and Fall Holidays.

Month of September

September is a month filled with excitement as we transition from the warmth of summer to the crisp beginnings of fall. Known as the ninth month of the year, September is the start of the school year for many, and it also marks the arrival of pumpkin spice season!

Fun fact: September is named after the Latin word "septem," meaning seven, because it was originally the seventh month of the Roman calendar. From Labor Day celebrations to the first day of fall, September is packed with holidays and observances that bring joy and fun to families everywhere.

Whether you're embracing the last bits of summer sunshine or welcoming the cooler weather, September is the perfect time for new adventures and happy memories.

Federal Holidays in September

September is notable for its key federal holiday, Labor Day, which falls on the first Monday of the month. This holiday honors the contributions and achievements of American workers and marks the unofficial end of summer with parades, picnics, and festive events.

Another significant day in September is Patriot Day on September 11, a somber occasion dedicated to remembering the lives lost in the tragic events of 2001 and honoring the resilience and unity of the American people.

These federal holidays provide meaningful opportunities for reflection, celebration, and community engagement, making September a month of both remembrance and festivity.

September National Days

September National Holidays are like a sprinkle of fun throughout the month, offering a chance to celebrate and enjoy all sorts of delightful and quirky occasions! Each day provides a perfect opportunity to add a little extra happiness to your routine and enjoy the many pleasures that September offers.

September 1st

American Chess Day, Cherry Popover Day, Ginger Cat Appreciation Day, National Little Black Dress Day, National Pet Rock Day, National Tofu Day, Pink Cadillac Day, and World Letter Writing Day.

Some ways to celebrate National Pet Rock Day include Ladybug Painted Rocks, Rainbow Painted Rocks, Heart Painted Rocks, Alphabet Painted Rocks, as well as Strawberry Painted Rocks.

September 2nd

National Blueberry Popsicle Day, Mouthguard Day, National Live Fearless Day, Pierce Your Ears Day, and World Coconut Day.

Have some coconut fun with our Palm Tree Drawing.

September 3rd

Skyscraper Day, Telephone Tuesday.

September 4th

National Wildlife Day, Eat an Extra Dessert Day, and National Macadamia Nut Day.

Celebrate National Wildlife Day with a Nature Hike with the kids!

September 5th

National Cheese Pizza Day, International Day of Charity, Be Late for Something Day, and World Samosa Day.

Celebrate National Cheese Pizza Day with Pizza Craft, Pizza Coloring Page, Hot Pizza Dip, and Tater Tot Pizza.

September 6th

National Read a Book Day, National Coffee Ice Cream Day, National Food Bank Day, National Chianti Day, Fight Procrastination Day, National 401 (k) Day, and National Lazy Mom’s Day.

Some great ideas for National Read a Book Day include Top Young Readers Chapter Books

September 7th

National Tailgating Day, Buy a Book Day, International Bacon Day, National Feel the Love Day, National Salami Day, Neither Rain Nor Snow Day, National Beer Lover's Day, National Cinema Day, National Acorn Squash Day, and International Day of Clean Air.

Some fabulous ideas for National Tailgating Day include Loaded Tater Tot Skewers, Super Bowl Party Food, and Easy Super Bowl Appetizers.

September 8th

National Dog Walker Appreciation Day, National Iguana Awareness Day, International Literacy Day, National Ampersand Day, National Hug Your Hound Day, World Physical Therapy Day, Star Trek Day, and Actors' Day.

Have some Dog Walker Day fun with our How to Draw a Dog and French Bull Dog Coloring Page.

September 9th

National Teddy Bear Day, International Sudoku Day, National When Pigs Fly Day, Wonderful Weirdos Day, and California Admission Day.

More sudoku fun with our earth puzzles and easter puzzles.

September 10th

National Ants on a Log Day, Swap Ideas Day, National TV Dinner Day, World Suicide Prevention Day, and White Balloon Day.

September 11th

National Make Your Bed Day, National Hot Cross Bun Day, Patriot Day (9/11 Remembrance), and No News is Good News Day.

Learn about Hot Cross Buns and more in our Easter Fun Facts.

September 12th

National Video Games Day, Are You Okay Day, National Chocolate Milkshake Day, National Day of Encouragement, National Police Woman Day, National School Picture Day

Celebrate National Video Game Day with these fun coloring pages Mario Coloring Pages, Sonic the Hedgehog Coloring Pages, and Wreck it Ralph Coloring Pages.

September 13th

National Doodle Day, International Chocolate Day, Roald Dahl Day, Uncle Sam Day, Positive Thinking Day, National Peanut Day, Kids Take Over the Kitchen Day, Bald Is Beautiful Day, National Celiac Disease Awareness Day, Defy Superstition Day, National Hug Your Boss Day, Stand Up To Cancer Day, National Twilighters Day

Celebrate National Doodle Day with all kinds of fun Simple Drawings.

September 14th

National Coloring Day, Gobstopper Day, National Cream-Filled Donut Day, National Live Creative Day, National Virginia Day, National Sober Day, Eat a Hoagie Day

We have hundreds of Coloring Pages to choose from to celebrate National Coloring Day!

September 15th

National Online Learning Day, National Caterpillar Day, Make a Hat Day, Greenpeace Day, National Online Learning Day, National Double Cheeseburger Day, Felt Hat Day, National Creme de Menthe Day, National Linguine Day, World Engineers Day, Butterscotch Cinnamon Pie Day, International Dot Day, and National Google.com Day.

The kids will enjoy this Caterpillar Craft for National Caterpillar Day.

September 16th

National Play-Doh Day, Mexican Independence Day, National Cinnamon Raisin Bread Day, Mayflower Day, National Step Family Day, National Working Parents Day, Collect Rocks Day, National Guacamole Day, Working Parents Day, World Barber Day, The American Legion Day, and Teenager Workout Day.

Make some fun Play-Doh on National Play-Doh Day!

September 17th

National Apple Dumpling Day, National Pet Bird Day, Constitution Day, Citizenship Day, National Monte Cristo Day, International Country Music Day, International Patient Safety Day, National Table Shuffleboard Day, and National Fox Day.

Have fun with this cute Fox Craft for National Fox Day.

September 18th

Rice Krispies Treats Day, National Cheeseburger Day, U.S. Air Force Day, International Equal Pay Day, Read An eBook Day, Locate an Old Friend Day, National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day, National First Love Day, as well as National Respect Day.

Rice Krispies are our favorite and we have so many great recipes to choose from on Rice Krispie Day, but some of our favorites are Rainbow Rice Krispie Treats, Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats, and Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats.

September 19th

International Talk Like a Pirate Day, National Butterscotch Pudding Day

Celebrate Talk Like a Pirate Day with our fun Pirate Coloring Page as well as our Paper Plate Pirate Ship Craft.

September 20th

National String Cheese Day, National Punch Day, National Queso Day, National Pepperoni Pizza Day, National Care For Kids Day, National Concussion Awareness Day, and National Fried Rice Day.

Have a super fun time celebrating National Pepperoni Pizza Day with Pizza Craft, Pizza Coloring Page, Hot Pizza Dip, as well as Tater Tot Pizza.

September 21st

International Eat An Apple Day, National Pecan Cookie Day, Miniature Golf Day, Responsible Dog Ownership Day, World Gratitude Day, International Day of Peace, International Coastal Cleanup Day, National Chai Day, World Alzheimer's Day

September 22nd

Elephant Appreciation Day, Hobbit Day, Dear Diary Day, American Business Women's Day, World Car-Free Day, National Ice Cream Cone Day, National Centenarian's Day, National White Chocolate Day, World Rhino Day, and World Rivers Day.

Grab our Elephant Coloring Page, E is for Elephant Craft, as well as How to Draw an Elephant in celebration of Elephant Appreciation Day.

September 23rd

International Day of Sign Languages, National Checkers Day, National Great American Pot Pie Day, National Family Day, National Apple Cider Vinegar Day, National Baker Day, as well as Redhead Appreciation Day.

Don't miss our Sign Language Alphabet Printable for International Day of Sign Languages.

September 24th

National Punctuation Day, National Horchata Day, National Cherries Jubilee Day, World Bollywood Day, as well as Bluebird of Happiness Day.

September 25th

National Daughters Day, National Comic Book Day, National Lobster Day, Math Storytelling Day, National Cooking Day, National One-Hit Wonder Day, Binge Day, National Quesadilla Day, and World Pharmacist Day.

September 26th

Alpaca Day, Johnny Appleseed Day, National Key Lime Pie Day, National Dumpling Day, National Pancake Day, Love Note Day, Lumberjack Day, World Maritime Day, as well as National Chimichanga Day.

September 27th

National Chocolate Milk Day, Crush a Can Day, Ancestor Appreciation Day, Morning Show Hosts Day, National Scarf Day, World Tourism Day

September 28th

Ask a Stupid Question Day, National Good Neighbor Day, International Lace Day, National Good Neighbor Day, National Drink Beer Day, National Strawberry Cream Pie Day, Save Your Photos Day, National Self Awareness Day, as well as National North Carolina Day.

September 29th

National Coffee Day, National Veterans of Foreign Wars Day, Confucius Day, National Biscotti Day, World Heart Day, as well as National Starbucks Day.

September 30th

National Chewing Gum Day, National Love People Day, Orange Shirt Day, National Hot Mulled Cider Day, International Podcast Day, International Translation Day, as well as Pet Tricks Day.

September Weekly Holidays and Observances

National Waffle Week (Sept. 1-7)
National Childhood Injury Prevention Week (Sept. 1–7)
National Biscuit and Gravy Week (Sept. 3-9)
National Suicide Prevention Week (Sept. 8-14)
National Arts in Education Week (Sept. 8-14, second Sunday)
National Assisted Living Week (Sept. 8-14, starts Grandparent's Day)
National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week (Sept. 15-19)

National Indoor Plant Week (Sept. 15-21)
Child Passenger Safety Awareness Week (Sept. 15-21)
National Farm Animals Awareness Week (Sept. 15-21)
National Farm Safety and Health Week (Sept. 15-21)
National Singles Week (Sept. 15-21)
Constitution Week (Sept. 17-23)
National Keep Kids Creative Week (Sept. 22-28)
Tolkien Week (Sept. 22-28)
International Happiness at Work Week (Sept. 23-27)
International Week of the Deaf People (Sept. 23-29)
National Fall Foliage Week (Sept. 24-30)

September National Month Holidays

Baby Safety Month
Better Breakfast Month
Classical Music Month
Happy Cat Month
Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15-Oct. 15)
International Update Your Resume Month
Intergeneration Month
International Strategic Thinking Month
Library Card Sign-Up Month
National Little League Month
National Chicken Month
National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month
National Courtesy Month

National Fruit & Veggies Month
National Italian Cheese Month
National Piano Month
National Potato Month
National Preparedness Month
National Rice Month
National Self-Care Awareness Month
National Service Dog Month
National Sewing Month
National Sickle Cell Awareness Month
National Square Dance Month
National Suicide Prevention Month
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Awareness Month
Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month
Save Your Photos Month
Whole Grains Month
World Alzheimer's Month

Floating Holidays in September

National Hummingbird Day - First Saturday in September
World Beard Day - First Saturday
National Grandparents' Day - First Sunday after Labor Day
National Pet Memorial Day - Second Sunday
National Boss/Employee Exchange Day - Monday following Labor Day
National IT Professionals Day - Third Tuesday
National POW/MIA Recognition Day - Third Friday
National Dance Day - Third Saturday
International Red Panda Day - Third Saturday
National Gymnastics Day - Third Saturday
National Women's Friendship Day - Third Sunday
Wife Appreciation Day - Third Sunday

Fall Equinox/First Day of Fall

The 1st Day of Fall or Autumn Equinox occurs each year on September 22nd or September 23rd.

National Family Day - Fourth Monday
National Voter Registration Day - Fourth Tuesday
National Women's Health and Fitness Day - Last Wednesday
National Gold Star Mother's and Family Day - Last Sunday
International Rabbit Day - Fourth Saturday
National Public Lands Day - Fourth Saturday
National Ghost Hunting Day- Last Saturday
Native American Day - Fourth Friday

September Activities

Celebrate the start of fall with fun September activities, including creative crafts, engaging word searches, and awesome free printable coloring pages. These September-themed projects are perfect for adding a splash of seasonal joy to your days!

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