Day Guide for Thursday September 26th 2024 What are the holidays on September 26th 2024?

This is our day guide for Thursday September 26th 2024 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 2024

Yemen: September Revolution Day

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

Observances on September 26th 2024

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.

European Union: European Day of Languages

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

International: World Contraception Day

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

United Nations: World Maritime Day 

Find out the dates, history and traditions of World Maritime Day

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 2024
There are 1 public holidays today.
Day 270 of 2024
96 days left in 2024
Week 39 of the year
On this Day in History
1983 - Soviet military officer Stanislav Petrov averts a likely worldwide nuclear war by correctly identifying a report of an incoming nuclear missile as a computer error and not an American first strike.
1980 - At the Oktoberfest terror attack in Munich 13 people died and 211 were injured.
1778 - Following the Battle of Monmouth the Redcoats leave Philadelphia.
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.