September 2027: holidays, special days and observances

Wednesday, September 1, 2027

September 1, 2027 is World Letter Writing Day.

• World Letter Writing Day Fun day

  Paper, pen and someone you love: write a letter today.

Around the world

• National Wattle Day — Australia. Welcoming spring with Australia's national flower, the golden wattle.
• Independence Day — Uzbekistan
• Knowledge, Literacy and Education Day — Armenia
• 5 more days around the world in the app →

Thursday, September 2, 2027

September 2, 2027 is World Coconut Day.

• World Coconut Day Fun day

  A day for the tasty fruit of the tropics.

Around the world

• National Day — Vietnam

Friday, September 3, 2027

September 3, 2027 is Skyscraper Day.

• Skyscraper Day Fun day

  A day for the buildings that reach for the sky and those who build them.

Around the world

• Foundation Day — San Marino
• Armed Forces Day — Taiwan

Saturday, September 4, 2027

September 4, 2027 is Newspaper Carrier Day.

• Newspaper Carrier Day Fun day

  Thanks to those who bring the news to our door early every morning.

Sunday, September 5, 2027

September 5, 2027 is International Day of Charity. It is also World's Indigenous Women and Girls Day. And a fun one: Cheese Pizza Day.

• International Day of Charity Worldwide

  A day of giving on Mother Teresa's anniversary. Even a small donation makes a difference.

• World's Indigenous Women and Girls Day Worldwide

  Making visible the knowledge, culture and rights of Indigenous women.

• Cheese Pizza Day Fun day

  Simple and legendary: who says no to a cheesy pizza?

Around the world

• Father's Day — Australia, New Zealand
• Ganesh Chaturthi — Mauritius

Monday, September 6, 2027

September 6, 2027 is Labor Day in the United States. And a fun one: Read a Book Day.

• Labor Day United States

  Honouring American workers, and the last long weekend of summer.

• Read a Book Day Fun day

  Read a book today, even just a few pages.

Around the world

• Labour Day — Canada, Puerto Rico
• Independence Day — Eswatini
• Unification Day — Bulgaria
• 1 more day around the world in the app →

Tuesday, September 7, 2027

September 7, 2027 is International Day of Clean Air. It is also World Duchenne Awareness Day and International Day of Police Cooperation. And a fun one: Salami Day.

• International Day of Clean Air Worldwide

  Take a deep breath. Clean air isn't a luxury, it's a right.

• World Duchenne Awareness Day Worldwide

  Raising awareness of Duchenne, a muscle disease mostly affecting boys.

• International Day of Police Cooperation Worldwide

  A day for cooperation between police forces in fighting crime.

• Salami Day Fun day

  A slice of salami and cheese: a sandwich essential.

Around the world

• Independence Day — Brazil
• Constitution Day — Fiji
• Lusaka Peace Agreement — Mozambique

Wednesday, September 8, 2027

September 8, 2027 is World Physiotherapy Day. It is also International Literacy Day. And a fun one: Star Trek Day.

• World Physiotherapy Day Worldwide

  A day for the physiotherapists who help us walk, run and live pain-free again.

• International Literacy Day Worldwide

  Knowing how to read opens doors. Gift someone a book today.

• Star Trek Day Fun day

  A journey into deep space: "Live long and prosper!"

Around the world

• Day of Asturias and Extremadura — Spain. Both regions celebrate their day with feasts of the Virgin Mary.
• Our Lady of Meritxell Day — Andorra
• Mariä Geburt — Liechtenstein
• 2 more days around the world in the app →

Thursday, September 9, 2027

September 9, 2027 is Protect Education from Attack Day. And a fun one: Teddy Bear Day.

• Protect Education from Attack Day Worldwide

  Schools must stay safe in every circumstance; education must never be a target.

• Teddy Bear Day Fun day

  Give your cuddly companion a big squeeze today.

Around the world

• R U OK? Day — Australia. Ask someone how they're really doing today.
• Independence Day — Tajikistan

Friday, September 10, 2027

September 10, 2027 is TV Dinner Day.

• TV Dinner Day Fun day

  A cosy evening: a tray of dinner and your favourite show.

Around the world

• St. George's Caye Day — Belize
• Independence of Guayaquil — Ecuador
• Children's Day — Honduras

Saturday, September 11, 2027

September 11, 2027 is Patriot Day (9/11 Remembrance) in the United States. It is also World First Aid Day.

• Patriot Day (9/11 Remembrance) United States

  Remembering those who lost their lives in 2001.

• World First Aid Day Worldwide

  Basic first aid can save a life. Calling emergency services is the first step.

Around the world

• Day of the German Language — Germany. Celebrating the language of Goethe and the Brothers Grimm.
• National Day of Catalonia (Diada) — Spain. Catalonia's national day; streets fill with red-and-yellow flags.
• Geez New Year — Eritrea
• 1 more day around the world in the app →

Sunday, September 12, 2027

September 12, 2027 is Grandparents Day in the United States. It is also Day for South-South Cooperation. And a fun one: Chocolate Milkshake Day.

• Grandparents Day United States

  Don't forget to call your grandparents today.

• Day for South-South Cooperation Worldwide

  A day for solidarity among developing countries.

• Chocolate Milkshake Day Fun day

  A creamy chocolate milkshake sipped through a fat straw!

Around the world

• National Day — Cape Verde

Monday, September 13, 2027

September 13, 2027 is World Sepsis Day. And a fun one: Programmers' Day.

• World Sepsis Day Worldwide

  Fever, fast breathing and confusion together? Get medical help fast. Sepsis must be caught early.

• Programmers' Day Fun day

  Day 256 of the year. Don't ask your developer friend to fix your computer, just celebrate them.

Tuesday, September 14, 2027

September 14, 2027 is Live Creative Day.

• Live Creative Day Fun day

  Draw, write or make something today: set your creativity free!

Around the world

• Māori Language Day — New Zealand. Kia ora! New Zealand celebrates te reo Māori.
• Korean Thanksgiving — South Korea
• Battle of San Jacinto — Nicaragua

Wednesday, September 15, 2027

September 15, 2027 is International Day of Democracy.

• International Day of Democracy Worldwide

  Democracy takes effort every day.

Around the world

• Battle of Britain Day — United Kingdom. Honouring those who served in the 1940 air battle.
• El Grito (Independence Eve) — Mexico. Near midnight, squares ring with '¡Viva México!'
• Independence Day — 5 countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala and 2 more
• 4 more days around the world in the app →

Thursday, September 16, 2027

September 16, 2027 is International Day for Interventional Cardiology. It is also Science, Technology and Innovation for the South and Preservation of the Ozone Layer Day. And a fun one: Guacamole Day.

• International Day for Interventional Cardiology Worldwide

  A day for interventional cardiology, saving lives by opening heart arteries.

• Science, Technology and Innovation for the South Worldwide

  A call for science and technology to reach developing countries too.

• Preservation of the Ozone Layer Day Worldwide

  The ozone layer is healing. Proof that working together works!

• Guacamole Day Fun day

  Ripe avocado, lime and crunchy chips: a bowl of happiness.

Around the world

• Independence Day — Mexico, Papua New Guinea
• National Heroes' Day — Saint Kitts and Nevis
• Martyrs' Day — Libya
• 1 more day around the world in the app →

Friday, September 17, 2027

September 17, 2027 is Constitution Day in the United States. It is also World Patient Safety Day.

• Constitution Day United States

  Marking the signing of the U.S. Constitution in 1787.

• World Patient Safety Day Worldwide

  Right drug, right dose, right patient: patient safety is everyone's responsibility.

Around the world

• National Hero Day — Angola
• Teacher's Day — Honduras
• Anniversary of the Soviet invasion of Poland — Poland
• 2 more days around the world in the app →

Saturday, September 18, 2027

September 18, 2027 is International Equal Pay Day. And a fun one: Cheeseburger Day.

• International Equal Pay Day Worldwide

  Equal pay for equal work. It's that simple.

• Cheeseburger Day Fun day

  A juicy burger with melted cheese: treat yourself today.

Around the world

• Oktoberfest begins — Germany. The world's biggest folk festival opens in Munich: O'zapft is!
• European Heritage Days — France. Palaces, ministries and historic buildings normally closed open their doors.
• Independence Day — Chile

Sunday, September 19, 2027

September 19, 2027 is Talk Like a Pirate Day.

• Talk Like a Pirate Day Fun day

  Arr! Everyone's a crew member today, and you're the captain!

Around the world

• San Gennaro (Naples) — Italy. Naples' patron saint; all eyes on the 'miracle of the blood'.
• Independence Day — Saint Kitts and Nevis
• Walloon Region Festival — Belgium. Street parties and traditional food in Namur.
• 2 more days around the world in the app →

Monday, September 20, 2027

September 20, 2027 is World Cleanup Day. And a fun one: Fried Rice Day.

• World Cleanup Day Worldwide

  Pick up a bag of litter on your street or at the beach today.

• Fried Rice Day Fun day

  Give yesterday's rice a new life: veggie fried rice!

Around the world

• Children's Day (Germany) — Germany. Children's rights day in Germany; a holiday in Thuringia.
• Respect-for-the-Aged Day — Japan
• Independence Day — Saint Kitts and Nevis

Tuesday, September 21, 2027

September 21, 2027 is World Alzheimer's Day. It is also International Day of Peace.

• World Alzheimer's Day Worldwide

  Forgetfulness isn't always just ageing. A day to support people with Alzheimer's and their carers.

• International Day of Peace Worldwide

  A minute of silence for world peace.

Around the world

• Prince's Day — Netherlands
• Independence Day — Armenia, Belize, Malta
• Student's Day — Bolivia
• 1 more day around the world in the app →

Wednesday, September 22, 2027

September 22, 2027 is World Car-Free Day.

• World Car-Free Day Fun day

  Walk, cycle or try public transport today.

Around the world

• Independence Day — Bulgaria, Mali
• Resistance Fighting Day — Estonia

Thursday, September 23, 2027

September 23, 2027 is International Day of Sign Languages.

• International Day of Sign Languages Worldwide

  How about learning to say "hello" in sign language today?

Around the world

• Autumnal Equinox Day — Japan
• National Day — Saudi Arabia
• Slovenian Sports Day — Slovenia

Friday, September 24, 2027

September 24, 2027 is Punctuation Day.

• Punctuation Day Fun day

  A comma changes everything: "Let's eat, Grandma!"

Around the world

• Independence Day — Guinea-Bissau
• Our Lady of las Mercedes — Dominican Republic
• Republic Day — Trinidad and Tobago
• 1 more day around the world in the app →

Saturday, September 25, 2027

September 25, 2027 is World Pharmacists Day. And a fun one: Comic Book Day.

• World Pharmacists Day Worldwide

  Thanks to our pharmacists, the first stop for our health.

• Comic Book Day Fun day

  Superheroes and colourful pages: open a comic book.

Around the world

• National Day of Homage to the Harkis — France. Honouring the harkis who fought for France, and their families.
• Defense Force’s Day — Mozambique

Sunday, September 26, 2027

September 26, 2027 is Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day in the United States. It is also Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons Day.

• Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day United States

  Honouring families who lost a loved one in military service.

• Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons Day Worldwide

  A call for a world free of nuclear weapons.

Around the world

• Clocks go forward (summer time) — New Zealand. Clocks go forward one hour: one hour less sleep tonight!
• Binara Full Moon Poya Day — Sri Lanka

Monday, September 27, 2027

September 27, 2027 is World Tourism Day. And a fun one: Chocolate Milk Day.

• World Tourism Day Worldwide

  Even if you're not packing, dreaming of your next destination is allowed.

• Chocolate Milk Day Fun day

  A cold glass of chocolate milk, the taste of childhood.

Around the world

• Independence Day — Turkmenistan
• Meskel — Eritrea
• Finding of the True Cross — Ethiopia

Tuesday, September 28, 2027

September 28, 2027 is National Good Neighbor Day in the United States. It is also World School Milk Day and Universal Access to Information Day. And a fun one: Good Neighbor Day.

• National Good Neighbor Day United States

  Say hello to a neighbour, maybe bring a plate of cookies.

• World School Milk Day Worldwide

  A day highlighting milk in schools. Have a glass yourself!

• Universal Access to Information Day Worldwide

  Access to reliable information is everyone's right.

• Good Neighbor Day Fun day

  Smile at your neighbour today, or maybe bring them a treat.

Around the world

• St. Wenceslas Day (Czech Statehood Day) — Czechia
• Teachers' Day — Taiwan

Wednesday, September 29, 2027

September 29, 2027 is Awareness of Food Loss and Waste Day. And a fun one: World Heart Day.

• Awareness of Food Loss and Waste Day Worldwide

  Stale bread becomes a new dish, dried fruit becomes compote. No waste!

• World Heart Day Fun day

  Walk 30 minutes today for your heart.

Around the world

• Boqueron Battle Victory Day — Paraguay

Thursday, September 30, 2027

September 30, 2027 is World Maritime Day. It is also International Translation Day. And a fun one: Chewing Gum Day.

• World Maritime Day Worldwide

  A day for shipping, which carries most of world trade, and the people who work in it.

• International Translation Day Worldwide

  A day for the translators who connect the world.

• Chewing Gum Day Fun day

  Chew a gum and blow a bubble: who can make the biggest one?

Around the world

• National Day for Truth and Reconciliation — Canada
• Independence Day — Botswana
• Boy's Day — Poland
• 1 more day around the world in the app →