This is our day guide for Tuesday September 1st 2020 which shows you at a glance what's happening on this day around the world. Using the calendar on this page, you can look at a day guide for any day. Why not look up your birthday to see which holidays you share it with?
Holidays on September 1st 2020
Eritrea: Revolution Day
Marks the start of the armed struggle for independence with the Battle of Adal in 1961.Regional
India (regional): Third Onam
Third day of a popular 10 day Hindu harvest festivalRegional
Nepal (regional): Indra Jatra
An eight-day long festival of the Newari community of the Kathmandu Valley, commonly known as Yenyā
Slovakia: Constitution Day
The constitution of independent Slovakia was adopted in Bratislava in 1992
Sri Lanka: Binara Full Moon Poya
Commemorates the establishment of the Buddhist Bikkhuni Order
Uzbekistan: Independence Day
Uzbekistan's National Day commemorates independence from the Soviet Union on 1 September 1991.Observances on September 1st 2020
Canada: Alberta Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of Alberta Day
USA: National No Rhyme (Nor Reason) Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National No Rhyme (Nor Reason) Day
USA: Hunger Action Month
Find out the dates, history and background to Hunger Action Month
United Kingdom: Urology Awareness Month
Organised by The Urology Foundation, this month aims to raise awareness of urological disease as well as raise money to can fund vital research and training into these diseases.
USA: Happy Cat Month
Better a happy cat than a grumpy cat, who'd want to see pictures of that?
USA: Whole Grains Month
Don't go against the grain this September and celebrate the important wheat harvest.
Australia: National Wattle Day
Since 1992 National Wattle Day has been 1 September in all of Australia's States and Territories.
Russia: Knowledge Day
The traditional end of summer and the first day of the new school term in Russia.
International: Ginger Cat Appreciation Day
A day to celebrate the flame-haired feline in your life!
International: World Alzheimer's Month
World Alzheimer's Month is a global opportunity to raise awareness around, educate, encourage support of and demystify dementia.
USA: CNS Week
Find out the dates, history and traditions of Clinical Nurse Specialists Week
USA: National Wilderness Month
In 2013, President Obama proclaimed this monthly holiday to celebrate the 50th anniversary of The Wilderness Act.
USA: National Preparedness Month
National Preparedness Month is an observance each September to raise awareness about the importance of preparing for disasters and emergencies that could happen at any time.
International: World Freestyle Day
Celebrate World Freestyle Day with us! Unleash your creativity and join a community that values skill, artistry, and the spirit of improvisation.August 31st 2020 | Go to Today | September 2nd 2020
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| General Information for September 1st 2020 | |
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| There are 6 public holidays today. | |
| Day 245 of 2020 | |
| 121 days left in 2020 | |
| Week 36 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1991 - Uzbekistan declares independence from the Soviet Union. | |
| 1939 - Adolf Hitler signs an order to begin the systematic euthanasia of mentally ill and disabled people. | |
| 1897 - The Boston subway opens, becoming the first underground rapid transit system in North America. | |
| 1715 - King Louis XIV of France dies after a reign of 72 years—the longest of any major European monarch. |
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