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September 2020

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Childhood Cancer Awareness Month 1 to 30 September 2020
Healthy Aging Month 1 to 30 September 2020
Hunger Action Month 1 to 30 September 2020
National Preparedness Month 1 to 30 September 2020
National Recovery Month 1 to 30 September 2020
Prostate Cancer Awareness Month 1 to 30 September 2020
Suicide Prevention Awareness Month 1 to 30 September 2020
World Alzheimer's Month 1 to 30 September 2020
National Hispanic Heritage Month 15 September to 15 October 2020

5Sat
Saturday 5 September 2020
- International Day of Charity
  AwarenessInternational
  
  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
  AwarenessInternational
  
  On 5 September the UN highlights the leadership, contributions and challenges of Indigenous women and girls around the world.
- International Vulture Awareness Day
  AwarenessInternational
  
  Held on the first Saturday of September to raise awareness of vultures, their role in nature and the threats they face.
7Mon
Monday 7 September 2020
- International Day of Clean Air for blue skies
  AwarenessInternational
  
  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
  AwarenessInternational
  
  The International Day of Police Cooperation on 7 September highlights the value of international cooperation between police forces.
- Labor Day
  Public holidays
  
  A US federal holiday on the first Monday in September, honouring working people.
- World Duchenne Awareness Day
  AwarenessInternational
  
  World Duchenne Awareness Day on 7 September raises awareness of Duchenne muscular dystrophy and the needs of people with rare diseases.
8Tue
Tuesday 8 September 2020
- International Literacy Day
  AwarenessInternational
  
  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
  AwarenessInternational
  
  A global day on 8 September highlighting how physiotherapists help people stay active and independent.
9Wed
Wednesday 9 September 2020
- International Day to Protect Education from Attack
  AwarenessInternational
  
  On 9 September the UN calls for schools, students and teachers to be protected from attack during conflict.
10Thu
Thursday 10 September 2020
- World Suicide Prevention Day
  AwarenessInternational
  
  A global day on 10 September that raises awareness that suicide can be prevented and encourages action to reduce it.
11Fri
Friday 11 September 2020
- Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance
  Religious and cultural
  
  Patriot Day on 11 September remembers the people killed in the 2001 terrorist attacks, and is also a national day of service.
12Sat
Saturday 12 September 2020
- United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation
  AwarenessInternational
  
  On 12 September the UN celebrates cooperation and the sharing of solutions between developing countries of the Global South.
13Sun
Sunday 13 September 2020
- National Grandparents Day
  Awareness
  
  National Grandparents Day falls on the first Sunday after Labor Day in September, celebrating grandparents and the role they play in family life.
- World Sepsis Day
  AwarenessInternational
  
  A global day on 13 September that raises awareness of sepsis, how to prevent it and the need for early treatment.
15Tue
Tuesday 15 September 2020
- International Day of Democracy
  AwarenessInternational
  
  The International Day of Democracy on 15 September is a chance to review the state of democracy around the world.
- World Lymphoma Awareness Day
  AwarenessInternational
  
  A global day on 15 September that raises awareness of lymphoma symptoms, diagnosis and life with the disease.
16Wed
Wednesday 16 September 2020
- International Day for Interventional Cardiology
  AwarenessInternational
  
  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
  AwarenessInternational
  
  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
  AwarenessInternational
  
  On 16 September the UN promotes science and innovation in developing countries and calls for fairer access to technology.
17Thu
Thursday 17 September 2020
- Constitution Day and Citizenship Day
  Religious and cultural
  
  Constitution Day and Citizenship Day on 17 September marks the signing of the US Constitution in 1787 and honours people who have become citizens.
- Constitution Week
  Religious and cultural17 to 23 September 2020
  
  Constitution Week runs from 17 to 23 September in the US, encouraging people to learn about the Constitution and its history.
- World Patient Safety Day
  AwarenessInternational
  
  World Patient Safety Day on 17 September promotes action to make health care safer for patients everywhere.
18Fri
Friday 18 September 2020
- International Equal Pay Day
  AwarenessInternational
  
  International Equal Pay Day on 18 September calls for equal pay for work of equal value.
- National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day
  Awareness
  
  Marked on 18 September, this US day focuses on HIV prevention, testing and care for older adults.
19Sat
Saturday 19 September 2020
- International Red Panda Day
  AwarenessInternational
  
  Held on the third Saturday of September to celebrate red pandas and raise support for protecting them in the wild.
20Sun
Sunday 20 September 2020
- World Cleanup Day
  AwarenessInternational
  
  World Cleanup Day on 20 September encourages communities everywhere to clean up litter and manage waste sustainably.
21Mon
Monday 21 September 2020
- International Day of Peace
  AwarenessInternational
  
  The International Day of Peace on 21 September promotes peace as a human right and calls for a day of non-violence and ceasefire.
- National Farm Safety and Health Week
  Awareness21 to 25 September 2020
  
  A US safety week in the third week of September that promotes safe working on farms, from machinery and rural roads to health and wellbeing.
- World Alzheimer's Day
  AwarenessInternational
  
  A global awareness day for Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, held on 21 September each year.
22Tue
Tuesday 22 September 2020
- World Rhino Day
  AwarenessInternational
  
  Held on 22 September, World Rhino Day celebrates all five rhino species and supports efforts to protect them.
23Wed
Wednesday 23 September 2020
- Bi Visibility Day
  AwarenessInternational
  
  A day on 23 September celebrating bisexual people and challenging bi erasure.
- International Day of Sign Languages
  AwarenessInternational
  
  The International Day of Sign Languages on 23 September promotes the recognition of sign languages and the rights of deaf people.
24Thu
Thursday 24 September 2020
- World Gorilla Day
  AwarenessInternational
  
  Held on 24 September, World Gorilla Day celebrates gorillas and encourages action to protect them in the wild.
25Fri
Friday 25 September 2020
- World Lung Day
  AwarenessInternational
  
  A global day on 25 September that promotes lung health and action on air pollution, smoking and access to care.
- World Pharmacists Day
  AwarenessInternational
  
  A global day on 25 September recognising the role of pharmacists in health care.
26Sat
Saturday 26 September 2020
- International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons
  AwarenessInternational
  
  On 26 September the UN raises awareness of the threat nuclear weapons pose and calls for a world free of them.
- National Public Lands Day
  Awareness
  
  National Public Lands Day falls on the fourth Saturday in September, inviting volunteers to care for parks, forests and other US public lands.
- World Contraception Day
  AwarenessInternational
  
  A global day on 26 September that promotes awareness of contraception and informed choices about sexual health.
- World Environmental Health Day
  AwarenessInternational
  
  Held on 26 September to highlight the work of environmental health professionals in protecting communities from health hazards.
27Sun
Sunday 27 September 2020
- Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day
  Religious and cultural
  
  Held on the last Sunday in September, this US day honours the mothers and families of service members who died in military service.
- World Rivers Day
  AwarenessInternational
  
  Held on the fourth Sunday of September, World Rivers Day celebrates rivers and encourages people to help protect and restore them.
- World Tourism Day
  AwarenessInternational
  
  World Tourism Day on 27 September highlights the role of tourism in jobs, culture and sustainable development.
28Mon
Monday 28 September 2020
- International Day for Universal Access to Information
  AwarenessInternational
  
  On 28 September the UN promotes everyone's right to seek, receive and share information.
- World Rabies Day
  AwarenessInternational
  
  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.
29Tue
Tuesday 29 September 2020
- International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste
  AwarenessInternational
  
  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
  AwarenessInternational
  
  A global day on 29 September that raises awareness of heart disease and stroke and how to prevent them.
30Wed
Wednesday 30 September 2020
- International Translation Day
  AwarenessInternational
  
  International Translation Day on 30 September pays tribute to translators, interpreters and other language professionals.

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September at a glance

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57 dates this month in the USA calendar.

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