From teachers to environmental awareness to health recognition, September is a month of commemorative days and events reminding us of shared responsibility and values.

Important Days in September

September 1

• World Letter Writing Day - Celebrates the desirability of handwritten correspondence.
• International Cabernet Sauvignon Day - Celebrates one of the most popular red wine varietals in the world.

September 2

• World Coconut Day - Highlights the health, cultural and economic importance of coconuts.

September 3

• World Beard Day - A light-hearted holiday celebrating beards and the culture surrounding them.
• International Turkey Vulture Day - Raises awareness of the need for vultures in the ecosystem.
• International Bacon Day - Recognizing the abundant amount of bacon consumed all around the world.

September 4

• World Sexual Health Day - Highlights the importance of the fight for sexual health and rights.
• World Samosa Day - A delicious food holiday celebrating a well-loved snack enjoyed around the world.

September 5

• International Day of Charity - Encourages people to give and serve in their communities.

September 7

• World Duchenne Awareness Day - Increases awareness of Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
• Global Talent Acquisition Day - A day to recognize HR people in the area of recruitment.

September 8

• International Literacy Day - Engages and reflects on the importance of literacy to education and empowerment.
• World Ampersand Day - A fun day to learn about the typographical character "&".
• World Physical Therapy Day - Emphasizes the demand for physiotherapists in health and rehabilitation.

September 9

• Emergency Services Day (UK) – A day to recognize all the emergency service workers, for everything they engage in.
• International Sudoku Day – A day to recognise the logic puzzle enjoyed worldwide.

September 10

• World Suicide Prevention Day – A day to raise awareness on suicide prevention and mental well-being.
• World First Aid Day – A day to raise life-saving awareness of first aid knowledge and skills.

September 12

• United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation – A day to highlight the solidarity of the growing number of developing nations.
• Day of the Programmer – A day to appreciate all computer programmers and their work.

September 15

• International Day of Democracy – A day to promote democratic ideals and citizen participation.
• International Dot Day – A day to encourage creativity, imagination and self-expression, based on the book "The Dot."
• World Afro Day – A day to celebrate the naturally curly, coily, and kinky - Afro hair, culture, tradition and identity.
• World Lymphoma Awareness Day – A day to raise awareness about lymphoma & its effect on families and friends.
• International Day of Listening – A day to highlight the importance of listening for more effective communication.

September 16

• International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer – A day focused on protecting our ozone layer and its qualities.
• International Grenache Day – A day to pay tribute to one of the world's greatest premium grape varieties.

September 17

• International Country Music Day – A day to pay tribute to the heritage of country music.
• World Patient Safety Day – A day to advocate to people and organisations everywhere about patient safety and safer healthcare practices.
• International Eat An Apple Day – A day to promote people's health by eating apples.
• International Coastal Cleanup Day - A day focused on cleaning the coastlines of pollution..
• International Red Panda Day - A day for raising awareness about the conservation of Red Pandas.

September 18

• World Bamboo Day - A day where bamboo and its sustainability and versatility is celebrated.
• World Water Monitoring Day - A day that teaches and encourages citizens to monitor and protect their water resources.

September 21

• International Day of Peace - A day that advocates for conflict resolution and peace in every corner of the world.
• World Alzheimer's Day - Raise awareness of Alzheimer's disease.
• World Gratitude Day - It is a day of reflection and of being grateful.

September 22

• International Day of Radiant Peace - Building awareness to share the message of universal peace.
• World Rhino Day - A day to shine a light on the conservation of Rhinos around the world.
• World Car Free Day - A day where all can refocus and not use their cars to enhance the planet and create a better environment.
• World Narcolepsy Day - Raise awareness about narcolepsy and those who live with it and other conditions.

September 23

• International Day of Sign Languages - Raise awareness of sign languages and equality for the deaf community and culture.
• Celebrate Bisexuality Day (Bis Visibility Day) - A day to celebrate bisexual people and their visibility.

September 24

• Heritage Day (South Africa) - A day dedicated to appreciating and recognising cultural diversity and national heritage.
• Save the Koala Day - raise awareness for the protection of Koalas.
• International Rabbit Day – Promoting awareness of the welfare and protection of rabbits.

September 25

• World Dream Day – Encouraging people to pursue their dreams and goals.
• World Pharmacists Day – Highlighting the important role of pharmacists in health care.
• International Ataxia Awareness Day – Promoting awareness of ataxia-based disorders
• World Rivers Day - Advocating for the protection of rivers across the globe.
• International Daughters Day – Celebrating daughters and their significance to families.