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September 2028

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  1. Saturday 2 September 2028

  2. Monday 4 September 2028

    • Labor Day

      Public holidays

      A US federal holiday on the first Monday in September, honouring working people.

  3. Tuesday 5 September 2028

  4. Thursday 7 September 2028

  5. Friday 8 September 2028

    • 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.

  6. Saturday 9 September 2028

  7. Sunday 10 September 2028

    • 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.

  8. Tuesday 12 September 2028

  9. Wednesday 13 September 2028

    • 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.

  10. Friday 15 September 2028

    • Culture Days

      Awareness15 September to 1 October 2028

      Culture Days is a national celebration of arts and culture in late September and early October, with free events across Canada.

    • 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.

  11. Saturday 16 September 2028

  12. Sunday 17 September 2028

    • World Patient Safety Day

      Awareness

      World Patient Safety Day on 17 September promotes action to make health care safer for patients everywhere.

  13. Monday 18 September 2028

  14. Wednesday 20 September 2028

    • World Cleanup Day

      Awareness

      World Cleanup Day on 20 September encourages communities everywhere to clean up litter and manage waste sustainably.

  15. Thursday 21 September 2028

    • 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.

    • Rosh Hashanah

      Religious and cultural21 to 22 September 2028

      Rosh Hashanah is the two-day Jewish New Year, usually in September or early October.

    • World Alzheimer's Day

      Awareness

      A global awareness day for Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, held on 21 September each year.

  16. Friday 22 September 2028

    • World Rhino Day

      Awareness

      Held on 22 September, World Rhino Day celebrates all five rhino species and supports efforts to protect them.

  17. Saturday 23 September 2028

    • 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.

  18. Sunday 24 September 2028

    • National Forest Week (Canada)

      Awareness24 to 30 September 2028

      National Forest Week, held in late September, celebrates Canada's forests and the people who look after them.

    • World Gorilla Day

      Awareness

      Held on 24 September, World Gorilla Day celebrates gorillas and encourages action to protect them in the wild.

    • 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.

  19. Monday 25 September 2028

    • 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.

  20. Tuesday 26 September 2028

  21. Wednesday 27 September 2028

    • National Tree Day (Canada)

      Awareness

      National Tree Day falls on the Wednesday of National Forest Week in September, with tree planting and events across Canada.

    • World Tourism Day

      Awareness

      World Tourism Day on 27 September highlights the role of tourism in jobs, culture and sustainable development.

  22. Thursday 28 September 2028

    • 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.

  23. Friday 29 September 2028

  24. Saturday 30 September 2028

    • International Translation Day

      Awareness

      International Translation Day on 30 September pays tribute to translators, interpreters and other language professionals.

    • National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

      Public holidays

      A federal statutory holiday on 30 September honouring residential school survivors, the children who never came home, and their families and communities.

    • Orange Shirt Day

      Awareness

      Orange Shirt Day on 30 September honours residential school Survivors and their families, with people wearing orange under the message Every Child Matters.

    • Yom Kippur

      Religious and cultural

      Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, is the holiest day of the Jewish year, marked by a 25-hour fast.