Commemorations in September
Starts last week of September and ends on the last Sunday of September – Day of Deaf
Day of Deaf or International Week of Deaf starts on the last week of September and ends on the last Sunday of the month. It is also known as World Day of Deaf. The day draws attention not only to the affected person but also to the general people, politicians, and development authorities towards the achievements and challenges faced by the community of the deaf people.
WEEKS
National Nutrition Week
National Nutrition Week is observed from 1st September to 7th September to provide knowledge among people about the importance of nutrition and its importance for the human body, for better health.
DAYS
Fourth Sunday
World Rivers Day
World Rivers Day is celebrated on the last Sunday of September. In 2021, it falls on 26 September. The day highlights the importance of rivers and generates awareness and encourages people to improve and save water, rivers around the world. It is necessary to care for our water resources.
2nd September
World Coconut Day
World Coconut Day is observed on 2nd September every year to make people aware of the importance of this crop in poverty reduction. This day also commemorates the formation day of the Asian Pacific Coconut Community (APCC).
3rd September
Skyscraper Day
Skyscraper Day is observed on 3rd September. Skyscrapers are very tall buildings that define a city’s skyline. The day marks the ability of a man to construct an industrial masterpiece.
5 September
International Day of Charity
International Day of Charity is observed on 5 September every year to eradicate poverty in all its forms and dimensions to achieve sustainable development goals.
Teachers’ Day (India)
Teachers’ Day in India is celebrated on 5 September every year to mark the birth anniversary of India’s second President Dr. Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan. On this day we appreciate and acknowledge the efforts of teachers in making responsible individuals.
7 September
Brazilian Independence Day
Brazilian Independence Day is celebrated on 7 September every year to commemorate the birth of the nation. On 7 September 1822, Brazil got its independence from the Portuguese. In 1889 Brazil ended up with the monarchical system and became a republic but kept 7 September as its Independence Day.
8 September
International Literacy Day
International Literacy Day is observed on 8 September every year to make people aware of the importance of literacy which no doubt is a matter of dignity and human rights. Let us tell you that it is a key component of the UNs Sustainable Developmental Goals.
World Physical Therapy Day
World Physical Therapy Day is observed on 8 September every year to provide an opportunity for physical therapists from all over the world to raise awareness about the important contribution of the profession and in improving the well-being and health of the people.
10 September
World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD)
World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) is observed on 10 September every year to raise awareness to prevent cases of suicide. This day is organised by the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP). And this day is co-sponsored by WHO.
11 September
9/11 Remembrance Day
This year the 20th anniversary of National Day of Service and Remembrance or 9/11 Day is observed. The day provides a chance to help others in tribute to those killed and injured on September 11, 2001
National Forest Martyrs Day
The date 11 September has historical significance and due to this, the date was chosen as National Forest Martyrs Day. In 1730, on this day, over 360 people of the Bishnoi tribe led by Amrita Devi, objected to the felling of trees. Due to their protest of saving the trees, they were killed in Khejarli, Rajasthan on the orders of the king.
11 September – World First Aid Day
It is observed on the second Saturday of September and this year it falls on 11 September. The day raises awareness among the public about how first aid can save lives in case of crises. According to the International Federation, first aid should be accessible to all people and should be an important part of developmental societies.
12 September – Grandparents’ Day
This year it is observed on September 12. It is also celebrated in various other countries on different dates. As the name suggests, the day celebrates the beautiful bond between grandparents and grandchildren.
14 September – Hindi Diwas
Hindi Diwas is celebrated on 14 September as on this day the Constituent Assembly of India had adopted Hindi written in Devanagri script in 1949 as the official language of the Republic of India.
15 September – Engineer’s Day (India)
Engineer’s Day is celebrated in India on 15 September every year to mark the tribute to the Indian Engineer Bharat Ratna Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya.
15 September – International Day of Democracy
International Day of Democracy is observed on 15 September to remind people that democracy is about people. This day provides an opportunity to make people understand the importance of democracy and the effective realisation of Human Rights.
16 September – Malaysia Day
Malaysia Day is celebrated on 16 September and is also known as ‘Hari Malaysia’. On 16 September 1963, the former British colony of Singapore and the East Malaysian states of Sabah and Sarawak joined the Federation of Malaya to generate the Malaysian Federation.
16 September – World Ozone Day
World Ozone Day is observed on 16 September annually. On this day in 1987, the Montreal Protocol was signed. Since 1994, World Ozone Day is celebrated which was established by the United Nations General Assembly. This day reminds people about the depletion of the Ozone Layer and to find solutions to preserve it.
17 September – World Patient Safety Day
The day is observed on 17 September. It was established by the 72nd World Health Assembly in May 2019, following the adoption of resolution WHA72.6 on ‘ Global action on patient safety’.
18 September – World Bamboo Day
The day is observed on 18 September to increase the awareness about bamboo globally.
18 September (Third Saturday) – International Red Panda Day
It is observed on the third Saturday of September month. This year it falls on 18 September. The day raises awareness of their urgent need for conservation.
19 September – International Talk Like a Pirate Day
International Talk Like a Pirate Day is celebrated on 19 September annually. The day encourages people to talk and dress like the sea plunderers of yesteryears.
21 September – International Day of Peace (UN)
International Day of Peace (UN) is observed on 21 September around the world. For the first time it was observed in September 1982 and in 2001, the General Assembly adopted a resolution 55/282, which established 21 September as International Day of Peace of non-violence and cease-fire.
21 September – World Alzheimer’s Day
World Alzheimer’s Day is observed on 21 September to raise awareness among people about the challenges that the patient faces due to dementia. In 2012, World Alzheimer’s Month was launched.
22 September – Rose Day (Welfare of Cancer patients)
Rose Day is observed on 22 September for the welfare of cancer patients or we can say that this day marks the hope for cancer patients that cancer is curable. This day is celebrated in the memory of a 12-year-old Melinda Rose of Canada, who when diagnosed with a rare form of blood cancer and did not give up hope.
22 September – World Rhino Day
It is observed on 22 September every year. The day raises awareness and builds a safe natural habitat for this incredible species.
23 September – International Day of Sign Languages
On 23rd September, the UN General Assembly proclaimed the day as International Day of Sign languages. The day provides a unique opportunity to support and protect the linguistic identity and cultural diversity of all deaf people and other sign language users.
25 September – World Pharmacists Day
It is observed on 25th September annually. In 2009, the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) Congress in Istanbul, Turkey designated 25th September as the annual World Pharmacists Day (WPD).
25 September – Antyodaya Diwas
In 2014, on 25th September ‘Antyodaya Diwas’ was declared in honour of Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya’s 98th Birth Anniversary.
26 September – European Day of Languages
European Day of Languages is celebrated on 26 September annually to promote awareness among the public about the importance of language learning and protecting the heritage of the language.
26th September
World Contraception Day
World Contraception Day is observed on 26 September annually. It is a global campaign to improve awareness about the contraceptive methods available and enable young people to make informed decisions regarding their sexual and reproductive health.
26th September
World Environmental Health Day
The day has been declared by the International Federation of Environmental Health.
27th September
World Tourism Day
World Tourism Day is annually celebrated on 27 September to highlight the importance of tourism which helps in generating employment and build a future for millions of people around the world.
28th September
World Rabies Day
World Rabies Day is observed on 28 September every year to make people aware of the prevention regarding rabies and to highlight the progress in defeating this horrifying disease.
International Day For Universal Access To Information (IDUAI)
International Day For Universal Access To Information (IDUAI) 2021 is observed on 28 September every year. The day focuses on the right to seek, receive, and impart information.
29th September
World Heart Day
World Heart Day is observed annually on 29 September. This day informs people about heart disease and stroke which is the world’s leading cause of death.
30th September
International Translation Day
International Translation Day is observed on 30 September every year. This day provides an opportunity to pay tribute to the work of language professionals. It also plays an important role in making nations together and strengthens world peace and security.