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September 2031

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Childhood Cancer Awareness Month 1 to 30 September 2031
Season of Creation 1 September to 4 October 2031
World Alzheimer's Month 1 to 30 September 2031

1Mon
Monday 1 September 2031
- National Asthma Week
  Awareness1 to 7 September 2031
  
  Australia's annual asthma awareness week, held from 1 to 7 September, promoting better asthma care and management.
- National Wattle Day
  Religious and cultural
  
  Held on 1 September, the first day of spring, to celebrate the golden wattle, Australia's national floral emblem.
- Women's Health Week (Australia)
  Awareness1 to 5 September 2031
  
  Jean Hailes for Women's Health's annual week of events and information on women's health, held each September, 7 to 11 September in 2026.
3Wed
Wednesday 3 September 2031
- Indigenous Literacy Day
  Awareness
  
  Held on the first Wednesday of September to celebrate First Nations stories and languages and raise funds for literacy in remote communities.
5Fri
Friday 5 September 2031
- International Day of Charity
  Awareness
  
  The International Day of Charity on 5 September encourages people and organisations to help others through volunteering and giving.
- International Day of the World's Indigenous Women and Girls
  Awareness
  
  On 5 September the UN highlights the leadership, contributions and challenges of Indigenous women and girls around the world.
6Sat
Saturday 6 September 2031
- International Vulture Awareness Day
  Awareness
  
  Held on the first Saturday of September to raise awareness of vultures, their role in nature and the threats they face.
7Sun
Sunday 7 September 2031
- Father's Day (Australia)
  Commercial and retail
  
  A day to thank fathers and father figures, held in Australia on the first Sunday of September.
- International Day of Clean Air for blue skies
  Awareness
  
  The International Day of Clean Air for blue skies on 7 September calls for faster action to cut air pollution for health and climate.
- International Day of Police Cooperation
  Awareness
  
  The International Day of Police Cooperation on 7 September highlights the value of international cooperation between police forces.
- National Child Protection Week
  Awareness7 to 13 September 2031
  
  A September week led by NAPCAN encouraging Australians to play a part in keeping children and young people safe.
- National Threatened Species Day
  Awareness
  
  Held on 7 September, the date the last known thylacine died in 1936, to raise awareness of Australian plants and animals at risk of extinction.
- World Duchenne Awareness Day
  Awareness
  
  World Duchenne Awareness Day on 7 September raises awareness of Duchenne muscular dystrophy and the needs of people with rare diseases.
8Mon
Monday 8 September 2031
- International Literacy Day
  Awareness
  
  International Literacy Day on 8 September highlights literacy as a human right and the millions of people who still cannot read and write.
- World Physiotherapy Day
  Awareness
  
  A global day on 8 September highlighting how physiotherapists help people stay active and independent.
9Tue
Tuesday 9 September 2031
- International Day to Protect Education from Attack
  Awareness
  
  On 9 September the UN calls for schools, students and teachers to be protected from attack during conflict.
10Wed
Wednesday 10 September 2031
- World Suicide Prevention Day
  Awareness
  
  A global day on 10 September that raises awareness that suicide can be prevented and encourages action to reduce it.
11Thu
Thursday 11 September 2031
- R U OK? Day
  Awareness
  
  A national day of action on the second Thursday of September that encourages Australians to check in with people who may be struggling.
12Fri
Friday 12 September 2031
- United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation
  Awareness
  
  On 12 September the UN celebrates cooperation and the sharing of solutions between developing countries of the Global South.
13Sat
Saturday 13 September 2031
- World Sepsis Day
  Awareness
  
  A global day on 13 September that raises awareness of sepsis, how to prevent it and the need for early treatment.
15Mon
Monday 15 September 2031
- Dementia Action Week (Australia)
  Awareness15 to 21 September 2031
  
  Dementia Australia's national awareness week each September, running from 21 to 27 September in 2026, encouraging open conversation about dementia.
- International Day of Democracy
  Awareness
  
  The International Day of Democracy on 15 September is a chance to review the state of democracy around the world.
- World Lymphoma Awareness Day
  Awareness
  
  A global day on 15 September that raises awareness of lymphoma symptoms, diagnosis and life with the disease.
16Tue
Tuesday 16 September 2031
- International Day for Interventional Cardiology
  Awareness
  
  The International Day for Interventional Cardiology on 16 September raises awareness of heart disease and treatments such as angioplasty.
- International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer
  Awareness
  
  On 16 September the UN celebrates efforts to protect the ozone layer, which shields the Earth from harmful solar radiation.
- International Day of Science, Technology and Innovation for the South
  Awareness
  
  On 16 September the UN promotes science and innovation in developing countries and calls for fairer access to technology.
17Wed
Wednesday 17 September 2031
- World Patient Safety Day
  Awareness
  
  World Patient Safety Day on 17 September promotes action to make health care safer for patients everywhere.
18Thu
Thursday 18 September 2031
- International Equal Pay Day
  Awareness
  
  International Equal Pay Day on 18 September calls for equal pay for work of equal value.
20Sat
Saturday 20 September 2031
- International Red Panda Day
  Awareness
  
  Held on the third Saturday of September to celebrate red pandas and raise support for protecting them in the wild.
- World Cleanup Day
  Awareness
  
  World Cleanup Day on 20 September encourages communities everywhere to clean up litter and manage waste sustainably.
21Sun
Sunday 21 September 2031
- International Day of Peace
  Awareness
  
  The International Day of Peace on 21 September promotes peace as a human right and calls for a day of non-violence and ceasefire.
- World Alzheimer's Day
  Awareness
  
  A global awareness day for Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, held on 21 September each year.
22Mon
Monday 22 September 2031
- National Week of Deaf People
  Awareness22 to 28 September 2031
  
  A September week hosted by Deaf Australia celebrating Deaf communities, Auslan, Deaf culture and history.
- World Rhino Day
  Awareness
  
  Held on 22 September, World Rhino Day celebrates all five rhino species and supports efforts to protect them.
23Tue
Tuesday 23 September 2031
- Bi Visibility Day
  Awareness
  
  A day on 23 September celebrating bisexual people and challenging bi erasure.
- International Day of Sign Languages
  Awareness
  
  The International Day of Sign Languages on 23 September promotes the recognition of sign languages and the rights of deaf people.
24Wed
Wednesday 24 September 2031
- World Gorilla Day
  Awareness
  
  Held on 24 September, World Gorilla Day celebrates gorillas and encourages action to protect them in the wild.
25Thu
Thursday 25 September 2031
- World Lung Day
  Awareness
  
  A global day on 25 September that promotes lung health and action on air pollution, smoking and access to care.
- World Pharmacists Day
  Awareness
  
  A global day on 25 September recognising the role of pharmacists in health care.
26Fri
Friday 26 September 2031
- AFL Grand Final Friday
  Public holidays
  
  A Victorian public holiday on the Friday before the AFL Grand Final, usually the last Friday in September. The 2027 date depends on the AFL schedule.
- International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons
  Awareness
  
  On 26 September the UN raises awareness of the threat nuclear weapons pose and calls for a world free of them.
- World Contraception Day
  Awareness
  
  A global day on 26 September that promotes awareness of contraception and informed choices about sexual health.
- World Environmental Health Day
  Awareness
  
  Held on 26 September to highlight the work of environmental health professionals in protecting communities from health hazards.
27Sat
Saturday 27 September 2031
- World Tourism Day
  Awareness
  
  World Tourism Day on 27 September highlights the role of tourism in jobs, culture and sustainable development.
28Sun
Sunday 28 September 2031
- International Day for Universal Access to Information
  Awareness
  
  On 28 September the UN promotes everyone's right to seek, receive and share information.
- World Rabies Day
  Awareness
  
  Marked on 28 September, World Rabies Day raises awareness of rabies prevention, including dog vaccination, and supports the goal of ending human deaths from the disease.
- World Rivers Day
  Awareness
  
  Held on the fourth Sunday of September, World Rivers Day celebrates rivers and encourages people to help protect and restore them.
29Mon
Monday 29 September 2031
- International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste
  Awareness
  
  On 29 September the UN encourages action to reduce the food lost on farms and in supply chains and wasted in shops and homes.
- World Heart Day
  Awareness
  
  A global day on 29 September that raises awareness of heart disease and stroke and how to prevent them.
30Tue
Tuesday 30 September 2031
- International Translation Day
  Awareness
  
  International Translation Day on 30 September pays tribute to translators, interpreters and other language professionals.

September at a glance

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53 dates this month in the Australia calendar.

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