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
September 3
National Doodle Day
National Hummingbird Day
National Skyscraper Day
National Tailgating Day
World Beard Day
September 4
Eat an Extra Dessert Day
National Macadamia Nut Day
National Pet Rock Day
National Wildlife Day
September 5
Labor Day
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
National Teddy Bear Day
September 10
National TV Dinner Day
September 11
Grandparents' Day
Hug Your Hound Day
National Make Your Bed Day
Patriot Day
September 12
National Chocolate Milkshake Day
National Day of Encouragement
September 13
International Chocolate Day
National Ants on a Log Day
National Peanut Day
September 14
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
Collect Rocks Day
Mexican Independence Day
National Choose Your Chocolate Day
National Cinnamon Raisin Bread Day
National Guacamole Day
National Play-Doh Day
National Stepfamily Day
September 17
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
Responsible Dog Ownership Day
September 18
International Red Panda Day
Locate an Old Friend Day
National Cheeseburger Day
September 19
National Butterscotch Pudding Day
Talk Like a Pirate Day
September 20
National Voter Registration Day
National Fried Rice Day
National Pepperoni Pizza 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
Fall Equinox
National Elephant Appreciation Day
National Girls’ Night In Day
National Ice Cream Cone Day
National White Chocolate Day
World Rhino Day
September 23
Hug a Vegetarian Day
National Checkers Day
September 24
International Rabbit Day
National Cherries Jubilee Day
National Punctuation Day
World Bollywood Day
September 25
National Comic Book Day
National Cooking Day
National One-Hit Wonder Day
National Quesadilla Day
National Good Neighbor Day
Rosh Hashanah (sunset of September 25 to nightfall of September 27)
September 26
Love Note Day
National Dumpling Day
Rosh Hashanah (sunset of September 25 to nightfall of September 27)
September 27
Ancestor Appreciation Day
National Chocolate Milk Day
National Scarf Day
Rosh Hashanah (sunset of Sept. 25 to nightfall of Sept. 27)
September 28
National Drink a Beer Day
September 29
National Biscotti Day
National Coffee Day
September 30
International Podcast Day
National Chewing Gum Day
National Hot Mulled Cider Day
Save the Koala Day
Weekly Observances in September 2022
September 3 to 9: National Waffle Week
September 10 to 16: National Assisted Living Week
September 17 to 23: Deaf Dog Awareness Week, National Farm Animals Awareness Week, Sea Otter Awareness Week
September 17 to 24: National Rehabilitation Awareness Week
Monthly Observances in September 2023
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 Papaya 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
This article was originally published on TODAY.com
