September 2026 Events Celebrations & Special Days
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Events, celebrations, awareness events, saint's days, annual campaigns, major sporting events - UK and global festivities happening in September 2026.
Autumn is approaching and it's Back to School time. September is the month when we celebrate Harvest Festival, and Tolkien fans can celebrate Hobbit Day.
Here are the key dates and events happening this September in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland as well as around the world.
Harry Potter Back to Hogwarts Day
1st Sep 2026
Harry Potter fans celebrate the day that students return to Hogwarts School. Gather at King's Cross Station in London or watch livestreamed events via the Wizarding World website.
Read a Book Day
6th Sep 2026
This one is easy, just put your feet up and curl up with a book today. Reading is a fantastic way to stimulate the mind and it can also slow down the mental effects of age and dementia.
– How To Help Relectant Readers
– Colouring Pages About Books & Literature
Zero Waste Week
7th Sep to 13th Sep 2026
The aim of this international social media campaign is to help householders, businesses, schools and community groups increase recycling, reduce landfill waste and participate in the circular economy.
International Literacy Day
8th Sep 2026
A day to support the promotion of literacy as an integral part of lifelong learning. Supported by UNESCO, it aims to takle the fact that one in five adultsaround the world are still not literate and that two-thirds of them are women.
– How To Help Relectant Readers
Star Trek Day
8th Sep 2026
A celebration of the legendary Sci-Fi TV series which promoted tolerance and unity between all the peoples of Earth. Take the opportunity to watch a favourite episode or introduce a friend to the show.
International Sudoku Day
9th Sep 2026
Designated by the World Puzzle federation, the 9th of September was chosen because Sudoku is traditionaly played on a 9 x 9 board.
Teddy Bear Day
9th Sep 2026
A day to appreciate the companionship that your Teddy Bear gives you. So bring out your beloved bear and give it a hug.
Rosh HaShanah
11th Sep to 13th Sep 2026
Rosh HaShanah is the Jewish New Year festival. It is marked by the blowing of the shofar, a ram's horn, and begins the ten days of penitence culminating in Yom Kippur. It is celebrated by eating festive meals and the lighting of candles.
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Grandparents Day US
13th Sep 2026
September is when the US has it's celebration of grandmothers, grandfathers and all grandparents. It is a day to appreciate and show your love for your grandparents.
Grandparents Day Crafts, Cards and Activities
– Printables for Grandparents Day
Roald Dahl Story Day
13th Sep 2026
The birthday of author Roald Dahl was chosen as a day to promote reading and raise money for the children's charities which Dahl supported in his lifetime.
All About Roald Dahl Story Day
– Roald Dahl Wordsearch & Anangrams
World Atopic Eczema Day
14th Sep 2026
This is an annual awareness day to recognise the impact eczema can have and to raise the standards of care.
Read An Ebook Day
18th Sep 2026
Read an eBook Day is a celebration of modern storytelling, whether you buy an eBook or borrow one for free from your local library.
– 20 Classic Works Of Children's Literature That You Can Read On An eBook For Free
International Red Panda Day
19th Sep 2026
International Red Panda Day seeks to inspire people to learn more about these lovely species and to contribute to the conservation of the habitat in which they reside. It is held on the 3rd Saturday in September each year.
International Talk Like A Pirate Day
19th Sep 2026
Shiver me timbers! It's a day of pirate related silliness! Arrrrggghh!
More About Talk Like A Pirate Day
U.N. International Day of Peace
21st Sep 2026
A globally shared date for all humanity to commit to Peace above all differences and to contribute to building a Culture of Peace.
Hobbit Day
22nd Sep 2026
Hobbit Day is celebrated on September 22 in reference to its being the birthday of the hobbits Bilbo and Frodo Baggins from J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings.
Autumn Equinox (Northern Hemisphere)
23rd Sep 2026
This date marks the first day of astronomical Autumn in the northern hemisphere, also known as the Autumnal Equinox.
– 5 Autumn Outdoor Activities For Kids
– Autumn Wordsearches, Hard & Easy!
The International Day of Sign Languages
23rd Sep 2026
A UN designated day to raise awareness of the importance of sign language in the full realization of the human rights of people who are deaf.
Spring Equinox (Southern Hemisphere)
23rd Sep 2026
This date marks the first day of astronomical Spring in the sorthern hemisphere, also known as the Vernal Equinox.
National Teaching Assistants' Day
25th Sep 2026
Dedicated to the essential, yet often under-recognised, role of teaching assistants, recognising the tireless work TAs contribute to classrooms every day.
National Daughter's Day
25th Sep 2026
Daughter's Day is celebrated on 25th September in the UK, and it is a day for appreciating your daughters.
International Rabbit Day
26th Sep 2026
Celebrated on the fourth Saturday of September each year, this day celebrates the value and contribution that rabbits make to our lives, and the care of both domestic and wild rabbits.
World Rivers Day
27th Sep 2026
A celebration of the world's waterways, highlighting the many values of rivers and strives to increase public awareness and encourages the improved stewardship of rivers around the world. It is celebrated on the 4th Sunday in September each year.
National Son's Day
28th Sep 2026
Son's Day is celebrated on 28th September in the UK, and it is a day for appreciating your sons.
World Maritime Day
30th Sep 2026
A day to focus on and appreciate the contribution of the maritime industry for trade, and to ensure the safe and fair treatmentment of maritime workers of all nations.
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