September Important and Special Days with Dates 2023: September is the 9th month of the year and several days are observed in the month including Teachers' Day, International Literacy Day, World First Aid Day, Hindi Diwas, Engineer's Day (India), International Day of Democracy, World Ozone Day, etc.
Important days, dates, and events (national or international) in September 2023 are provided below which will increase the general knowledge and also help in the preparation for various competitive examinations.
Important Days and Dates in September 2023
The month of September is associated with Vulcan, the Roman god of fire. It is the 7th month of the ancient Roman calendar. The name of September comes from the Latin word septem, meaning "seven".
1st September - 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.
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).
2nd September- Aditya L-1 Mission Launch
Aditya L1 is India’s first solar mission that carries the objective to study the sun. This mission will determine the sun’s effects on the Earth and its atmosphere in real time.
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.
5 September - 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 UN's Sustainable Developmental Goals.
8 September - 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 in improving the well-being and health of people.
9 September- G 20 New Delhi Summit
The G-20 is an international forum for governments and central bank governors from 20 major economies of the world. India holds the Presidency of the G20 from 1 December 2022 to 30 November 2023. Here is the set of questions and answers on G20 and its summits.
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.
10 September - Grandparents' Day
This year it is observed on September 10. 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.
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
11 September - 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.
11 September- Digvijay Diwas
Digvijay Diwas is observed annually on September 11 to mark the historic speech of Swami Vivekananda in Chicago. In 1893, he attended the Parliament of the World's Religions as a representative of India and Hinduism. The inaugural World's Parliament of Religions took place from September 11 to September 27 1893.
12 September- Parshuyan Parv
Paryushana or (Pajjusana) is an important festival for Jains. It is a time for Jains to reflect on their lives and to seek forgiveness from those they have wronged. The festival is celebrated by both the Digambar and Shwetambar sects of Jainism.
13 September- International Chocolate Day
International Chocolate Day is celebrated on September 13 annually. The day was established by the U.S. National Confectioners Association. It commemorates the birth of Milton S. Hershey. He was an American chocolatier, businessman, and philanthropist.
14 September - Hindi Diwas
Hindi Diwas is celebrated on 14 September as on this day the Constituent Assembly of India adopted Hindi written in Devanagri script in 1949 as the official language of the Republic of India.
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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 realization of Human Rights.
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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 has been 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.
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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'.
17 September- PM Narendra Modi's Birthday
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is celebrating his 73rd birthday on September 17, 2023. He is the leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the 15th Prime Minister of India. He was born on September 17, 1950, in Gujarat's Vadnagar.
17 September- Vishwakarma Puja
Vishwakarma Jayanti is a day of celebration for Vishwakarma, a Hindu god, and the divine architect. The festival is observed primarily in factories and industrial areas, often on the shop floor. As a mark of reverence, the day of worship is marked not only by the engineering and architectural community but also by artisans, craftsmen, mechanics, smiths, welders, industrial workers, factory workers and others. They pray for a better future, safe working conditions and, above all, success in their respective fields. Workers also pray for the smooth functioning of various machines.
18 September- Hartalika Teej
Hartalika Teej is a major Hindu festival celebrated by women. The day celebrates Goddess Parvati and unwavering love and devotion for Lord Shiva. On this day, married and unmarried women keep fast and pray for the well-being and longevity of their husbands or future husbands.
18 September - World Bamboo Day
The day is observed on 18 September to increase awareness about bamboo globally.
19 September- Ganesh Chaturthi
Ganesh Chaturthi, also known as Vinayak Chaturthi or Ganeshotsav is a popular Hindu festival celebrated in India. The day is celebrated as the birth anniversary of Lord Ganesha to prosper wisdom and good fortune. This year, the 10-day-long Hindu festival will be celebrated from September 19 and end will end on September 28.
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 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 memory of 12-year-old Melinda Rose of Canada, who when diagnosed with a rare form of blood cancer 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.
24 September (Fourth Sunday) - World Rivers Day
World Rivers Day is celebrated on the last Sunday of September. In 2022, 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.
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.
Starts last week of September and ends on the last Sunday of September - The day of the 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 the World Day of the 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 deaf people.
26 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.
26 September - World Environmental Health Day
The day has been declared by the International Federation of Environmental Health.
27 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.
27 September- Google Birth Anniversary
Google is celebrating its 25th birth anniversary with a doodle. The search giant started as a Stanford University research project before being established by Larry Page and Sergey Brin in 1998. Google was designed to manage the enormous amount of online information.
28 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.
28 September - International Day For Universal Access To Information (IDUAI)
International Day For Universal Access To Information (IDUAI) 2022 is observed on 28 September every year. The day focuses on the right to seek, receive, and impart information.
28 September- Eid Milad-Un-Nabi
Eid Milad un-Nabi is an important Islamic festival. Also known as Mawlid al-Nabi, the day commemorates the birth of Prophet Muhammad. Eid Milad un-Nabi on the 12th day of Rabi' al-Awwal in the Islamic lunar calendar reminds the teaching of the Prophet. It motivates people to pray and perform acts of charity.
28 September- Ananta Chaturdashi
Ananta Chaturdashi is a famous Hindu Festival. The annual celebration marks the end ten-day-long Ganesh Chaturthi festivity. It symbolizes the natural cycle of life, where endings lead to new beginnings. People celebrating the day tie sacred threads called ‘Ananta Dhara’ as a mark of unwavering faith and commitment to the divine.
29 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.
30 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 bringing nations together and strengthening world peace and security.
30 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.
| September 2022 Important Days | |
| September Dates | Name of Important Days in September |
| 1 September | |
| 2 September | World Coconut Day |
| 3 September | Skyscraper Day |
| 5 September | |
| 5 September | |
| 7 September | Brazilian Independence Day |
| 8 September | |
| 8 September | |
| 10 September | |
| 11 September | National Forest Martyrs Day |
| 14 September | |
| 14 September | |
| 15 September | |
| 15 September | |
| 16 September | Malaysia Day |
| 16 September | |
| 17 September | World Patient Safety Day |
| 18 September | World Bamboo Day |
| 18 September (Third Saturday) | International Red Panda Day |
| 19 September | International Talk Like a Pirate Day |
| 21 September | |
| 21 September | |
| 22 September | Rose Day (Welfare of Cancer patients) |
| 22 September | World Rhino Day |
| 23 September | International Day of Sign Languages |
| 24 September | |
| 25 September | World Pharmacists Day |
| 25 September | Antyodaya Diwas |
| 26 September | World Contraception Day |
| 26 September | European Day of Languages |
| 26 September | World Environmental Health Day |
| 26 September (Fourth Sunday) | World Rivers Day |
| 27 September | |
| 28 September | World Rabies Day |
| 29 September | World Heart Day |
| 30 September | |
| Starts the last week of September and ends on the last Sunday of September | Day of Deaf |
So, these are the National and International Days in September 2023 which may also help in the preparation for several exams and also enhance your general knowledge.
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