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September 2029

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  1. Saturday 1 September 2029

    • 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.

    • Love Lamb Week

      Awareness1 to 7 September 2029

      A UK campaign held 1 to 7 September each year to promote British lamb and the sheep farmers who produce it.

  2. Monday 3 September 2029

    • Know Your Numbers! Week

      Awareness3 to 9 September 2029

      A UK week each September that encourages adults to check their blood pressure and know their numbers.

    • National Payroll Week

      Awareness3 to 7 September 2029

      A UK week in early September that highlights the work of payroll professionals, held from 7 to 11 September in 2026.

    • Zero Waste Week

      Awareness3 to 7 September 2029

      A grassroots campaign in the first full working week of September that helps households and businesses cut waste, held 7 to 11 September in 2026.

  3. Wednesday 5 September 2029

  4. Friday 7 September 2029

  5. Saturday 8 September 2029

    • 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.

    • Open House Festival

      Religious and cultural8 to 16 September 2029

      A London festival in September when buildings across all 33 boroughs open to the public for free, held from 12 to 20 September in 2026.

    • World Physiotherapy Day

      Awareness

      A global day on 8 September highlighting how physiotherapists help people stay active and independent.

  6. Sunday 9 September 2029

  7. Monday 10 September 2029

    • Gas Safety Week

      Awareness10 to 16 September 2029

      An annual UK week raising awareness of gas safety and carbon monoxide risks at home, held 14 to 20 September in 2026.

    • Jeans for Genes

      Awareness10 to 16 September 2029

      Jeans for Genes is the annual fundraising campaign for people with genetic conditions, when supporters wear jeans, held 14 to 20 September in 2026.

    • Recycle Week

      Awareness10 to 16 September 2029

      A UK week every September encouraging households to recycle more and recycle right, held 14 to 20 September in 2026.

    • Sexual Health Week

      Awareness10 to 16 September 2029

      A UK week in September from the charity Brook on sexual health and relationships.

    • 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. Wednesday 12 September 2029

    • Back British Farming Day

      Awareness

      An NFU day each September celebrating British food and farming and asking the public and politicians to support home grown produce. In 2026 it was 9 September.

    • 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.

  9. Thursday 13 September 2029

    • 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. Saturday 15 September 2029

    • 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.

    • 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 Lymphoma Awareness Day

      Awareness

      A global day on 15 September that raises awareness of lymphoma symptoms, diagnosis and life with the disease.

  11. Sunday 16 September 2029

  12. Monday 17 September 2029

    • Adult Learners' Week (Wales)

      Awareness17 to 23 September 2029

      A week in September celebrating lifelong learning in Wales, held from 21 to 27 September in 2026.

    • Fairtrade Fortnight

      Awareness17 to 30 September 2029

      A two-week campaign promoting Fairtrade products and fair pay for farmers and workers, held 21 September to 4 October in 2026.

    • National Inclusion Week

      Awareness17 to 23 September 2029

      A UK week each September that encourages employers to celebrate and take action on inclusion at work.

    • Organ Donation Week

      Awareness17 to 23 September 2029

      A UK week in September from NHS Blood and Transplant urging people to record their organ donation decision.

    • World Patient Safety Day

      Awareness

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

  13. Tuesday 18 September 2029

  14. Wednesday 19 September 2029

    • National Fitness Day

      Awareness

      A UK day in September led by ukactive, when gyms, leisure centres and sports clubs offer free activities.

  15. Thursday 20 September 2029

    • Cask Ale Week

      Commercial and retail20 to 30 September 2029

      An annual September celebration of cask beer in British pubs, with free tasters, tap takeovers and brewery events. In 2026 it ran 17 to 27 September.

    • World Cleanup Day

      Awareness

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

  16. Friday 21 September 2029

    • Great British Beach Clean

      Awareness21 to 30 September 2029

      The Marine Conservation Society's week of volunteer beach cleans and litter surveys each September, held 18 to 27 September in 2026.

    • 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.

  17. Saturday 22 September 2029

    • World Rhino Day

      Awareness

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

  18. Sunday 23 September 2029

    • 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.

    • 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 24 September 2029

    • Fire Door Safety Week

      Awareness24 to 28 September 2029

      A UK campaign in late September that explains how fire doors work and urges people to check, report and keep them closed.

    • Migraine Awareness Week

      Awareness24 to 30 September 2029

      A UK week in late September run by The Migraine Trust to show the real impact of migraine, held 21 to 27 September in 2026.

    • National Eye Health Week

      Awareness24 to 30 September 2029

      A UK week in late September promoting good eye health and regular sight tests, held 21 to 27 September in 2026.

    • World Gorilla Day

      Awareness

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

  20. Tuesday 25 September 2029

    • 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.

  21. Wednesday 26 September 2029

  22. Thursday 27 September 2029

    • World Tourism Day

      Awareness

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

  23. Friday 28 September 2029

    • International Day for Universal Access to Information

      Awareness

      On 28 September the UN promotes everyone's right to seek, receive and share information.

    • Macmillan Coffee Morning

      Awareness

      A UK fundraising day, usually the last Friday of September, when people host coffee mornings to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support.

    • 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.

  24. Saturday 29 September 2029

    • British Food Fortnight

      Awareness29 September to 14 October 2029

      An annual autumn celebration of British food and produce, held 26 September to 11 October in 2026.

    • 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.

  25. Sunday 30 September 2029

    • International Translation Day

      Awareness

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