Day Guide for Sunday September 26th 2021 What are the holidays on September 26th 2021?

This is our day guide for Sunday September 26th 2021 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 26th 2021

Senegal: Grand Magal of Touba

Commemoration of the departure in exile of Sheikh Ahmadou Bamba Mbacké to Gabon

Yemen: September Revolution Day

Marks the overthrow of the monarchy of Imam Muhammad al-Badr on September 26th 1962

Observances on September 26th 2021

United Nations: International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons 

Find out the dates, history and traditions of International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons 

USA: National Johnny Appleseed Day

If there was an award for literal nicknames, Johnny Appleseed would be a strong contender to win.

USA: National Pancake Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Pancake Day

USA: National Shamu the Whale Day

A day to raise awareness of Orcas, Killer Whales, of which the most famous was Shamu.

USA: National Gold Star Mother’s Day

A day to recognize those mothers who have lost a son or daughter in action against an enemy of America.

New Zealand: Daylight Savings Begins

Get ready to set your clocks forward by one hour as daylight savings time starts.

International: World Rivers Day

The fourth Sunday in September is a chance to celebrate the world's waterway that bring life to our countries.

European Union: European Day of Languages

A day to promoteg the rich linguistic and cultural diversity of Europe, which must be preserved and fostered.

United Kingdom: National Police Memorial Day

National Police Memorial Day is an opportunity to remember the sacrifice of fallen police officers.

International: World Contraception Day

A day to spread the word and raise awareness about contraception and safe sex.

Austria: European Heritage Day

A day to celebrate Austria's role at the centre of Europe and the importance of its heritage.

USA: National Law Enforcement Suicide Awareness Day

The purpose of National Law Enforcement Suicide Awareness Day is to shine a light on the tragedy that is officer suicide as suicide among law enforcement continues to rise.

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General Information for September 26th 2021
There are 2 public holidays today.
Day 269 of 2021
96 days left in 2021
Week 38 of the year
On this Day in History
1973 - Concorde makes its first non-stop crossing of the Atlantic in record-breaking time.
1960 - Fidel Castro announces Cuba's support for the U.S.S.R.
1959 - Typhoon Vera, the strongest typhoon to hit Japan in recorded history, makes landfall, killing 4,580 people and leaving nearly 1.6 million others homeless.
1687 - The greatest of the Greek temples, the Parthenon in Athens, is partially destroyed after an explosion caused by bombing by the Venetian as they besieged the Ottoman Turks.