September, the ninth month of the year, is finally here! Get ready for loads of festivals, events, holidays and some major fun. While some will be taking part in religious festivals, others can enjoy national holidays or help raise awareness on issues. No matter where you live, there is a reason for everyone to celebrate in September. The month also officially kickstarts the autumn season. September 2024 has some holidays that will honour different cultures, religions, and traditions, and some that will raise awareness about different issues. You might find yourself enjoying delicious food, grooving to traditional music, simply celebrating or dressing up in vibrant outfits. So, what are we waiting for? Let’s dive right into the September 2024 festivities. If you’re wondering where to find a comprehensive guide on the holidays, look no further. Here’s a complete September 2024 holidays, festivals and events calendar. Holidays Calendar 2024 India: Know Dates of Holi, Chaitra Navratri, Diwali, Durga Puja, Janmashtami, Ganesh Chaturthi and Other Major Festivals & Events.
September begins with the National Nutrition Week in India, aimed at promoting a healthy lifestyle. The first week of September also has the celebrations and observances of Masik Shivratri, Bhadrapada Amavasya 2024, Labor Day, National Wildlife Day, World Sexual Health Day, Teachers’ Day 2024, and Hartalika Teej. We have major celebrations in the second week of September 2024, with Ganesh Chaturthi 2024, Brazilian Independence Day, Paryushan Parv, Himalaya Diwas, International Sudoku Day and 9/11 Remembrance Day. The next week has Onam 2024 celebrations, Engineer’s Day, World Ozone Day, Malaysia Day, World First Aid Day, Digvijay Diwas, Eid Milad un Nabi 2024 and Anant Chaturdashi.
The following week of September 2024 celebrates National Daughters’ Day, the observances of World Alzheimer’s Day, International Red Panda Day, World Rhino Day, International Day of Sign Languages 2024, World Pharmacists Day, World Tourism Day, search engine giant Google’s birth anniversary, World Rabies Day, and National Sons Day. The last week of September 2024 celebrates International Day For Universal Access To Information (IDUAI), World Heart Day, International Translation Day and International Podcast Day 2024. Long Weekends in 2024 List: Check the New Year Calendar With Holiday Dates To Plan Your Travel and Holidays This Year.
Full September 2024 Festivals Calendar
Date | Day | Festival/Event |
September 1 - 7 | Sunday - Saturday | National Nutrition Week |
September 1 | Sunday | Masik Shivratri |
September 1 | Sunday | World Letter Writing Day |
September 1 | Sunday | Bhadrapada Amavasya |
September 2 | Monday | World Coconut Day |
September 2 | Monday | Labor Day |
September 3 | Tuesday | Skyscraper Day |
September 3 | Tuesday | Merchant Navy Day |
September 4 | Wednesday | National Wildlife Day |
September 4 | Wednesday | World Sexual Health Day |
September 5 | Thursday | Teachers’ Day |
September 5 | Thursday | International Day of Charity |
September 6 | Friday | Hartalika Teej |
September 6 | Friday | National Read a Book Day |
September 7 | Saturday | Ganesh Chaturthi |
September 7 | Saturday | Brazilian Independence Day |
September 7 | Saturday | Paryushan Parv Ends, Samvatsari |
September 8 | Sunday | Grandparents Day |
September 8 | Sunday | International Literacy Day |
September 8 | Sunday | World Physical Therapy Day |
September 9 | Monday | Himalaya Diwas |
September 9 | Monday | International Sudoku Day |
September 10 | Tuesday | World Suicide Prevention Day |
September 11 | Wednesday | 9/11 Remembrance Day |
September 11 | Wednesday | Digvijay Diwas |
September 12 | Thursday | National Day of Encouragement |
September 13 | Friday | International Chocolate Day |
September 14 | Saturday | World First Aid Day |
September 14 | Saturday | Hindi Diwas |
September 15 | Sunday | Onam |
September 15 | Sunday | Engineers’ Day |
September 15 | Sunday | International Day of Democracy |
September 15 | Sunday | Wife Appreciation Day |
September 16 | Monday | World Ozone Day |
September 16 | Monday | Vishwakarma Puja |
September 16 | Monday | Malaysia Day |
September 16 | Monday | Eid Milad un Nabi |
September 17 | Tuesday | Anant Chaturdashi |
September 17 | Tuesday | World Patient Safety Day |
September 17 | Tuesday | Pitru Paksha |
September 18 | Wednesday | International Equal Pay Day |
September 18 | Wednesday | World Bamboo Day |
September 19 | Thursday | International Talk Like a Pirate Day |
September 20 | Friday | National Concussion Awareness Day |
September 21 | Saturday | International Day of Peace |
September 21 | Saturday | World Alzheimer’s Day |
September 21 | Saturday | National Singles Day |
September 21 | Saturday | International Red Panda Day |
September 22 | Sunday | World Rhino Day |
September 22 | Sunday | World Rivers Day |
September 22 | Sunday | National Daughters Day |
September 22 | Sunday | First Day of Fall |
September 23 | Monday | International Day of Sign Languages |
September 24 | Tuesday | International Age Diversity Day |
September 25 | Wednesday | Antyodaya Diwas |
September 25 | Wednesday | World Pharmacists Day |
September 26 | Thursday | World Contraception Day |
September 26 | Thursday | European Day of Languages |
September 26 | Thursday | World Environment Health Day |
September 27 | Friday | World Tourism Day |
September 27 | Friday | Google Birth Anniversary |
September 28 | Saturday | World Rabies Day |
September 28 | Saturday | National Sons Day |
September 28 | Saturday | International Day For Universal Access To Information (IDUAI) |
September 29 | Sunday | World Heart Day |
September 30 | Monday | International Translation Day |
September 30 | Monday | International Podcast Day |
September 2024 is jam packed with fun-filled holidays, important events and religious festivals. We hope you find this calendar useful and are able to plan your vacations and holidays ahead of time. On that not, here’s wishing everyone a great and amazing September 2024!
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