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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.