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72 national days in September.

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Emma M. Nutt DaySeptember 1 is Emma M. Nutt Day: honoring the woman credited as the first female telephone operator, hired in 1878.

National Blueberry Popsicle DaySeptember 2 is National Blueberry Popsicle Day: blend, freeze, and stretch summer one more cold, blue-lipped afternoon.

National Skyscraper DaySeptember 3 is National Skyscraper Day: look up, read a tower base to crown, and see your skyline like an architect would.

National Wildlife DaySeptember 4 is National Wildlife Day: turn your yard into habitat, support conservation, and reconnect with the wild animals near home.

International Day of CharitySeptember 5 is the International Day of Charity, a prompt to give a little more thoughtfully than usual.

National Hummingbird DayNational Hummingbird Day is the first Saturday of September, send off the tiny travelers before they migrate.

World Samosa DaySeptember 5 is World Samosa Day: a nod to the crispy, spiced, triangular fried pastry that rules South Asian street food.

National Read a Book DaySeptember 6 is National Read a Book Day, the simplest holiday there is: pick up a book and read it, start to finish if you can.

World Shorebirds DaySeptember 6 is World Shorebirds Day: celebrate the tiny travelers that fly thousands of miles and learn how to help them.

World Manatee DaySeptember 7 is World Manatee Day, celebrating the gentle sea cows that graze seagrass in warm coastal waters.

International Literacy DaySeptember 8 is International Literacy Day, a UNESCO observance since 1967 highlighting reading and writing as a basic human right.

Star Trek DaySeptember 8 marks the 1966 premiere of the original series — a day for fans to boldly rewatch, quote, and argue best captain.

World Physical Therapy DaySeptember 8 is World Physical Therapy Day: a nudge to thank the pros who keep us moving and to invest in your own mobility.

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National Sudoku DayEvery September 9, National Sudoku Day honors the digits one through nine and the quiet joy of a grid solved by logic.

National Teddy Bear DaySeptember 9 is National Teddy Bear Day, celebrating the stuffed bear whose name is often traced to a 1902 trip by Theodore Roosevelt.

National TV Dinner DaySeptember 10 is National TV Dinner Day: heat, eat on the couch, and salute the tray that reshaped dinner.

World Suicide Prevention DaySeptember 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day: a day to check in on people you care about and learn how to help.

National Make Your Bed DaySeptember 11 is National Make Your Bed Day: a two-minute chore that sets the tone for the whole day.

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National Chocolate Milkshake DaySeptember 12 is National Chocolate Milkshake Day: chocolate ice cream, milk, and a blender. Thick, cold, and worth doing right.

National Crochet DaySeptember 12 is National Crochet Day — pick up a hook and some yarn and start turning loops into something you can actually wear or use.

National Milkshake DaySeptember 12 is National Milkshake Day, ice cream and milk blended thick enough for a straw to stand up, the diner classic done right.

National Video Games DayEvery September 12, National Video Games Day is the excuse to press start, from cozy sims to couch co-op to retro classics.

National Fortune Cookie DaySeptember 13 is National Fortune Cookie Day, the sweet, crackly end to takeout and a tiny slip of paper wisdom.

National Peanut DaySeptember 13 is National Peanut Day, celebrating the protein-packed legume behind PB&J, satay, boiled Southern snacks, and a whole lot more.

Roald Dahl DaySeptember 13 is Roald Dahl Day, marking the author's birthday and a chance to revisit Matilda, the BFG, and his gleefully mischievous worlds.

National Cream-Filled Donut DaySeptember 14 is National Cream-Filled Donut Day: skip the ring and go for the one with something soft hiding inside.

National Linguine DaySeptember 15 is Linguine Day. The flat strand that loves clams, pesto, and light seafood sauces.

National Guacamole DaySeptember 16 is National Guacamole Day: an excuse to master the avocado dip and enjoy it fresh, the way it is meant to be.

National Play-Doh DaySeptember 16 is National Play-Doh Day — squishy, colorful, and one of the great accidental inventions in toy history.

National Fox DaySeptember 17 is National Fox Day: a moment to appreciate one of nature's most adaptable, clever, and quietly beautiful wild neighbors.

National Pet Bird DaySeptember 17 is National Pet Bird Day: celebrate companion birds and give yours the space, nutrition, and enrichment they truly need.

National Cheeseburger DaySeptember 18 is Cheeseburger Day — melt the cheese onto the patty and chase the deals at burger chains.

Batman DayBatman Day, on the third Saturday of September, is DC's fan celebration of the Dark Knight — read a classic and channel your inner detective.

International Red Panda DayInternational Red Panda Day lands on the third Saturday of September (September 19 in 2026), spotlighting a fire-colored forest dweller.

National Dance DayOn the third Saturday of September, National Dance Day invites everyone, trained or not, to move to the music.

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International Talk Like a Pirate DayEvery September 19, the world says "Arrr" on purpose. Here's the goofy 1995 origin story, plus how to actually pull off Talk Like a Pirate Day.

World Wellness WeekendHeld on the third weekend of September, September 19 in 2026, World Wellness Weekend gathers people worldwide to move, breathe, and recharge.

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National Fried Rice DaySeptember 20 is National Fried Rice Day, the best use for day-old rice, a hot wok, and whatever is in the fridge.

World Paella DaySeptember 20 is World Paella Day: a global toast to Valencia's saffron rice, cooked wide and shallow so everyone shares one golden pan.

National Chai DaySeptember 21 is National Chai Day: spiced, milky black tea simmered with cardamom, ginger, cinnamon, and clove.

World Alzheimer's DaySeptember 21 is World Alzheimer's Day: a moment to learn the facts, challenge stigma, and support anyone living with dementia or caring for them.

World Gratitude DaySeptember 21 is World Gratitude Day — a decades-old nudge to notice what is already good and say thanks out loud.

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Hobbit DaySeptember 22 is the shared birthday of Bilbo and Frodo Baggins — Tolkien fans mark it with second breakfast and a return to the Shire.

National Ice Cream Cone DaySeptember 22 is National Ice Cream Cone Day, the edible handle that made ice cream portable, from crisp waffle to classic sugar cone.

National White Chocolate DaySeptember 22 is National White Chocolate Day — the creamy, controversial sweet made from cocoa butter. Melt it, bake it, or judge it fairly.

World Car Free DaySeptember 22 is World Car Free Day: leave the keys at home and rediscover how much of your day works without a car.

World Rhino DaySeptember 22 is World Rhino Day, uniting support for all five rhino species against the relentless threat of poaching.

National Checkers DaySeptember 23 is National Checkers Day. The date's origin is odd political trivia, but the excuse to play the classic board game is pure.

National Punctuation DaySeptember 24 is National Punctuation Day: celebrate the commas, dashes, and periods that keep your sentences from chaos.

World Gorilla DaySeptember 24 is World Gorilla Day, celebrating our great-ape cousins and the work to protect their mountain forests.

National Comic Book DaySeptember 25 is National Comic Book Day, celebrating comics and graphic novels, from newspaper strips to sprawling superhero sagas.

National Quesadilla DaySeptember 25 is National Quesadilla Day: a griddled, cheese-filled folded tortilla worth firing up the pan for a fast, melty lunch.

World Pharmacists DaySeptember 25 is World Pharmacists Day: a moment to thank the people who keep your medications safe and to get smarter about your own.

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European Day of LanguagesSeptember 26 is the European Day of Languages: a celebration of Europe's linguistic diversity and a nudge to start learning a new one.

Johnny Appleseed DayJohnny Appleseed Day, September 26, honors John Chapman, the frontier nurseryman who planted apple trees across the Midwest.

National Chimichanga DaySeptember 26 is National Chimichanga Day: a nod to the deep-fried burrito, that crispy Tex-Mex icon of the American Southwest.

National Dumpling DaySeptember 26 is National Dumpling Day. Pleated, steamed, or pan-fried, dumplings are a hands-on project worth sharing.

National Key Lime Pie DaySeptember 26 is National Key Lime Pie Day: a tangy, custardy slice of Florida sunshine worth baking (and tasting) fresh.

National Pancake DaySeptember 26 is National Pancake Day, the fixed-calendar celebration of the fluffy stack. (Some chains run their own too.)

National Public Lands DayNational Public Lands Day, the fourth Saturday of September, is the nation's biggest single-day volunteer effort for parks and trails.

National Rabbit DayNational Rabbit Day lands on the fourth Saturday of September (September 26 in 2026), celebrating rabbits both in the wild and at home.

World Environmental Health DaySeptember 26 is World Environmental Health Day: a nudge to notice how clean air, water, and surroundings quietly shape your health.

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National Chocolate Milk DaySeptember 27 is National Chocolate Milk Day: the after-school classic and a legit post-workout drink. Stir up a cold glass.

World Rivers DayWorld Rivers Day, on the fourth Sunday of September, celebrates the rivers that carry our water, wildlife, and history.

National Drink Beer DaySeptember 28 is National Drink Beer Day: raise a glass to the world's oldest brew and taste it a little more thoughtfully.

National Good Neighbor DaySeptember 28 is National Good Neighbor Day: get to know the people who live a few feet away from you.

National Poke DaySeptember 28 is National Poke Day, the Hawaiian rice bowl of fresh fish, crunch, and sauce you can build exactly your way.

National Coffee DaySeptember 29 is National Coffee Day: free cups at the big chains, fresher beans from your local roaster, and the nudge to finally fix your home brew.

National Goose DayMarked September 29, National Goose Day revives the old Michaelmas custom of sharing a goose at harvest's end.

World Heart DaySeptember 29 is World Heart Day — small daily habits protect the hardest-working muscle you own.

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International Translation DaySeptember 30 is International Translation Day: a nod to the translators and interpreters who quietly carry meaning across every language barrier.

National Women's Health and Fitness DayHeld the last Wednesday of September, National Women's Health and Fitness Day spotlights staying strong at every age.

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