September 2024

4

Sep

Labor Day

This federal holiday recognizes the work of laborers and workers in the U.S. 

6-7

Sep

Krishna Janmashtami

Krishna Janmashtami is an annual Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Krishna, the eighth avatar of Vishnu.

7

Sep

Brazil Independence Day

Also called Sete de Setemb, this day celebrates Brazil's independence from the United Kingdom of Portugal, Brazil, and the Algarves.

12

Sep

Enkutatash

Enkutatash celebrates the first day of the Ethiopian year. Large celebrations are held around the country, notably at the Raguel Church on Mount Entoto.

15-17

Sep

Rosh Hashanah

Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year. It's celebrated for two days by lighting candles, eating festive meals, and attending services at synagogue.

Sep 15 - Oct 15

National Hispanic Heritage Month

National Hispanic Heritage Month recognizes the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans to the history, culture, and achievements for the United States.

17

Sep

International Week of the Deaf

International Week of the Deaf is celebrated annually across the world during the last full week of September since 2009.

19

Sep

Ganesh Chaturthi

Ganesh Chaturthi is a Hindu festival commemorating the birth of the Hindu god Ganesha.

23

Sep

Fall Equinox

This day has 12 hours of daylight and 12 hours of darkness - it's the day when the sun crosses the celestial equator. Celebrations vary throughout the world.

23

Sep

Bi Visibility Day

Bi Visibility Day is observed annually on September 23 to recognize and celebrate bisexual people, and the bisexual community.

23

Sep

International Day of Sign Languages

International Day of Sign Languages is celebrated annually across the world on September 23 every year along with International Week of the Deaf.

24

Sep

Yom Kippur

The holiest day in Judaism is focused on atonement and repentance, and individuals participate by praying, confessing sins, and fasting.

26-27

Sep

Mawlid

Mawlid is the Islamic observation of the day when the Islamic prophet Muhammad was born.

28

Sep

Meskel

Meskel is a Christian holiday in the Ethiopian Orthodox and Eritrean Orthodox churches that commemorates the discovery of the True Cross by the Roman Empress Helena in the fourth century.

29

Sep

Mid-Autumn Festival

The Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Moon Festival or Mooncake Festival, is a traditional festival celebrated in Chinese culture. Similar holidays are celebrated in Japan (Tsukimi), Korea (Chuseok), Vietnam (Tết Trung Thu), and other countries in East and Southeast Asia.