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Labor Day - first Monday of September, federal holiday since 1894, and how it is observed
Labor Day on the first Monday of September is a US federal holiday honoring American workers. Established in 1894, it is one of 11 federal holidays under 5 U.S.C. 6103. Observed as the unofficial end of summer with parades, cookouts, and the NFL season opener.
Mexican Independence Day - September 16, the Grito de Dolores and the 1810 uprising
Mexican Independence Day on September 16 marks the 1810 Grito de Dolores, when Father Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla called for an end to Spanish rule and launched the war that ended in the 1821 Treaty of Cordoba. This is Mexico's true Independence Day; Cinco de Mayo (May 5, 1862) is a separate holiday marking the Battle of Puebla.
Vietnam National Day - September 2, the 1945 declaration of independence
Vietnam's National Day on September 2 marks the 1945 declaration of independence by Ho Chi Minh in Hanoi. Observed as a national public holiday with flag ceremonies and a public holiday spanning September 2-4.
Civic memorial(5)
Patriot Day - September 11, the US observance remembering 9/11
Patriot Day on September 11 is the United States federal observance remembering the 2,977 victims of the 2001 terrorist attacks. Established by Congress in 2001, observed with a moment of silence at 8:46 AM ET, flag-half-staff, and remembrance ceremonies. Not a federal holiday.
Constitution Day - September 17, the 1787 signing at Independence Hall, and the Citizenship Clause
Constitution Day (also Citizenship Day) is observed on September 17 in the United States, commemorating the 1787 signing of the Constitution by the delegates to the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia. Federally required educational observance under 36 U.S.C. section 106, but not a public holiday.
Hispanic Heritage Month - September 15 to October 15, the 1968 origins, and how it is observed
Hispanic Heritage Month is observed in the United States from September 15 to October 15. Signed into law as a 30-day observance in 1988 (Pub. L. 100-402), it started as a single week under President Lyndon Johnson's Proclamation 3839 of 1968. Honoring the histories, cultures, and contributions of Americans whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America.
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation - Orange Shirt Day, residential schools, and the day of observance
The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is observed on September 30 in Canada to honour the children who died in residential schools, the survivors, and their families. It is a federal holiday in Canada and a statutory holiday in six provinces and territories. The day is also recognized as Orange Shirt Day, an Indigenous-led observance.
National Heritage Day in South Africa - September 24, when the country marks the 200-year-old Cape Malay culture with sarie dinners
National Heritage Day in South Africa is on September 24, commemorating the 200th anniversary of the Cape Malay culture introduced to the Cape by enslaved people from Southeast Asia. Public holidays include a day off and the day after.
Cultural celebration(9)
Chuseok - the Korean harvest festival on 15 Chuseok, observed on the 8th month of the lunar calendar
Chuseok (한가위, Han-ga-wi) is the Korean harvest festival observed on the 8th day of the 8th lunar month, plus a one-day pre- and post-period. A 3-day public holiday in South Korea (and North Korea). Marked by charye ancestor rites, songpyeon rice cakes, family visits to ancestral hometowns, and gift-giving between employers and employees.
Dashain - the fifteen-day Nepalese autumn festival that ends with red tika on Vijayadashami
Dashain is the greatest festival in the Nepalese calendar, running fifteen days in the lunar month of Kartika and culminating on Vijayadashami. It opens with Ghatasthapana fire rituals to Shiva and closes with tika, shubha labh and jamara.
Onam - the Kerala harvest festival on Thiruvonam day, and how it is observed
Onam is the annual harvest festival of Kerala (India), observed on Thiruvonam day in the Malayalam month of Chingam. Celebrates the mythic King Mahabali and the return of prosperity. Date moves between late August and mid-September in the Gregorian calendar.
Chongyang Festival - the Chinese Double Ninth Festival, the festival of high places, and the celebration of the long-lived
The Chongyang Festival (Double Ninth Festival) is a traditional Chinese holiday observed on the 9th day of the 9th month of the Chinese lunar calendar, marking the convergence of the auspicious yang number 9 and the autumn season.
Enkutatash - Ethiopian New Year on September 21, when the daisies bloom and the new year begins with a flatbread and a sheep
Enkutatash, the Ethiopian and Eritrean new year, falls on September 21 in the Ethiopian calendar. It is marked by the meskel daisy, a shared new-year meal, and the passing of the year from one generation to the next.
Mid-Autumn Festival - the 15th day of the 8th lunar month, moon cakes, and how Asia observes it
Mid-Autumn Festival (Zhongqiu / Tết Trung Thu) falls on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month. Celebrated across China, Vietnam, Korea, and the Chinese diaspora with moon cakes, lanterns, and family reunions. Date moves between mid-September and early October in the solar calendar.
Oktoberfest - the Munich beer festival, mid-September to early October, and how it is observed
Oktoberfest is the worlds largest folk festival, held annually in Munich, Bavaria from mid-September to the first Sunday in October. Runs 16-18 days. Public holiday in Munich on the first day. Cultural + beer festival, not a religious or federal holiday.
Mabon - the Wiccan and Neo-Pagan celebration of the autumnal equinox, the second harvest, and the descent into darkness
Mabon is the Wiccan and Neo-Pagan celebration of the autumnal equinox, observed around September 22-23 in the Northern Hemisphere. The festival marks the point in the year when day and night are of equal length, and the beginning of the autumn season.
Talk Like a Pirate Day - September 19, the internet-originated observance
Talk Like a Pirate Day on September 19 is an international informal observance created in 1995 by John Baur (Ol' Chumbucket) and Mark Summers (Cap'n Slappy) in Albany, Oregon. Promoted to a public event in 2002 after a syndicated columnist's mention. Not a public holiday; observed online and at themed events.
Religious observance(10)
Galungan - the Balinese day of dharma's return, and the 210-day pawukon cycle
Galungan is the Balinese Hindu festival marking the return of dharma after Bhatara Guru's descent into the underworld. It always falls on a Wednesday and recurs on a 210-day pawukon cycle, so Bali sees it roughly twice a Gregorian year.
Ganesh Chaturthi - the Hindu festival of Ganesha, 10-day observance, and how it is celebrated
Ganesh Chaturthi is the Hindu festival of Lord Ganesha, observed over 10 days beginning on the 4th day of Bhadrapada (Hindu month). Public holiday in several Indian states. Best known for public pandals (elaborate temporary shrines), especially in Maharashtra.
Navratri and Durga Puja - the 9-night Hindu festival of the Divine Mother
Navratri is the 9-night Hindu festival of the Divine Mother, observed four times a year with the autumn (Sharad) Navratri being the most prominent. Durga Puja is the eastern Indian observance, especially in West Bengal, with elaborate pandals and idol worship.
Mawlid al-Nabi - the Islamic observance of the Prophet Muhammad’s birthday, 12 Rabi’ al-Awwal
Mawlid al-Nabi on 12 Rabi’ al-Awwal (12 Rabi’ I, 1447 AH ≈ Aug 26-28, 2026) marks the birth of the Prophet Muhammad. Observed by Sunni communities as a public holiday across much of the Muslim world; not widely celebrated in Shia-majority countries. Public holiday in Egypt, Tunisia, Morocco, Indonesia, Malaysia, Pakistan.
Meskel - the Ethiopian festival of the Finding of the True Cross, lit by a bonfire of thorn bushes on September 27
Meskel is an Ethiopian Christian festival on September 27 commemorating the finding of the True Cross. A great bonfire of thorn bushes is lit at dawn, and the faithful gather barefoot with processional crosses.
Rosh Hashanah - the Jewish New Year on 1 Tishrei, and how it is observed
Rosh Hashanah on 1 Tishrei (Hebrew calendar) is the Jewish New Year, observed with synagogue services, the sounding of the shofar, and apples with honey. Public holiday in Israel. Begins the High Holy Days culminating in Yom Kippur ten days later.
Simchat Torah - the rejoicing of the Torah, the cycle completed, and the hakafot procession
Simchat Torah is the Jewish festival celebrating the completion of the annual cycle of Torah reading and the immediate beginning of the new cycle.
Sukkot - the Feast of Tabernacles, the sukkah, and the Four Species
Sukkot is the week-long Jewish Feast of Tabernacles beginning on 15 Tishrei, observed by dwelling in temporary booths (sukkot) and waving the Four Species (etrog, lulav, hadass, aravah). It is one of the three pilgrimage festivals of the Hebrew calendar, alongside Passover and Shavuot.
Yom Kippur - the Day of Atonement on 10 Tishrei, fasting, and Jewish observance
Yom Kippur on 10 Tishrei (Hebrew calendar) is the Day of Atonement, observed with a 25-hour fast, intensive prayer, and synagogue services. Public holiday in Israel. Culminates the High Holy Days that begin with Rosh Hashanah ten days earlier.
Islamic New Year - 1 Muharram, the first day of the Hijri calendar
Islamic New Year on 1 Muharram marks the first day of the Hijri lunar calendar. Observed by Muslims worldwide; a public holiday in Indonesia, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, UAE, and several other Muslim-majority and Muslim-minority countries. Not a public holiday in Egypt, Turkey, or Pakistan.
International observance(6)
International Day of Peace - September 21, the UN-recognised annual observance for peace and non-violence
International Day of Peace on September 21 is the UN-recognised annual observance for peace and non-violence, established in 1981 by the UN General Assembly and observed worldwide with a one-minute silent pause at noon local time. The day is one of the oldest UN-proclaimed international days.
World Heart Day - September 29, the World Heart Federation global awareness day
World Heart Day on September 29 is the World Heart Federation global awareness day for cardiovascular disease. Established in 1999 by WHF president Antoni Bayes de Luna, observed in 50+ countries. Not a public holiday.
International Day of Charity - September 5, the UN day for charitable giving
International Day of Charity on September 5 is the UN International Day recognizing the role of charity in alleviating humanitarian crises and human suffering. Established by UNGA Resolution 67/105 in 2012, marks the anniversary of Mother Teresa's death. Not a public holiday.
International Literacy Day - September 8, the UNESCO observance on literacy
International Literacy Day on September 8 is a UNESCO-recognised international observance celebrating literacy as a fundamental human right. Established by UNESCO in 1965. Not a public holiday.
World Maritime Day - last Thursday of September, IMO observance since 2017
World Maritime Day on the last Thursday of September is an International Maritime Organization observance established in 2017 to highlight the importance of shipping safety, security, and environmental protection. Established to mark the founding date of the IMO. Not a public holiday.
World Tourism Day - September 27, the UNWTO observance on global tourism
World Tourism Day on September 27 is the UN World Tourism Organization's annual observance of the global tourism industry. Established by the UNWTO General Assembly in 1980, it is hosted annually by a different country and focuses each year on a different aspect of sustainable tourism. Not a public holiday.