September

1 SEP

National Nutrition Week

National Nutrition Week is observed from 1st September to 7th September to provide knowledge among people about the importance of nutrition and its importance for the human body, for better health.

2 SEP

World Coconut Day

World Coconut Day is observed on 2nd September every year to make people aware of the importance of this crop in poverty reduction. This day also commemorates the formation day of the Asian Pacific Coconut Community (APCC).

3 SEP

Skyscraper Day

Skyscraper Day is observed on 3rd September. Skyscrapers are very tall buildings that define a city's skyline. The day marks the ability of a man to construct an industrial masterpiece.

5 SEP

International Day of Charity

International Day of Charity is observed on 5 September every year to eradicate poverty in all its forms and dimensions to achieve sustainable development goals.

Teachers' Day

Teachers' Day in India is celebrated on 5 September every year to mark the birth anniversary of India's second President Dr. Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan. On this day we appreciate and acknowledge the efforts of teachers in making responsible individuals.

8 SEP

International Literacy Day

International Literacy Day is observed on 8 September every year to make people aware of the importance of literacy which no doubt is a matter of dignity and human rights. It is a key component of the UNs Sustainable Developmental Goals.

10 SEP

World Suicide Prevention Day

As a step to raise awareness about the rising cases of suicide, 10th September is observed as World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD). The World Health Organization (WHO) co-sponsors the day, and the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) adopts measures to organize it.

12 SEP

Grandparents’ Day

Undoubtedly, a lovable bond exists between grandparents and grandchildren. So, to highlight this bond, 12th September marks Grandparents’ Day as an important day in September in India.

14 SEP

Hindi Diwas

In 1949, the Constituent Assembly of India adopted Hindi as the nation’s official language on this day. To commemorate the occasion, we celebrate 14th September as Hindi Diwas.

15 SEP

International Day of Democracy

International Day of Democracy is observed on 15 September to remind people that democracy is about people. This day provides an opportunity to make people understand the importance of democracy and the effective realization of Human Rights.

16 SEP

World Ozone Day

Since 1994, we have observed 16th September as World Ozone Day. It is a vital initiative to remind people about the gradual depletion of the ozone layer and how it is leading to global warming.

21 SEP

World Alzheimer's Day

World Alzheimer's Day is observed on 21 September to raise awareness among people about the challenges that patient faces due to dementia. In 2012, World Alzheimer's Month was launched.

22 SEP

Rose Day (Welfare of Cancer patients)

Rose Day is observed on 22 September for the welfare of cancer patients or we can say that this day marks the hope for cancer patients that cancer is curable. This day is celebrated in the memory of 12-year-old Melinda Rose of Canada, who when diagnosed with a rare form of blood cancer and did not give up hope.

23 SEP

International Day of Sign Languages

The UN General Assembly has proclaimed 23 September as the International Day of Sign Languages in order to raise awareness of the importance of sign language in the full realization of the human rights of people who are deaf.

27 SEP

World Tourism Day

World Tourism Day is annually celebrated on 27 September to highlight the importance of tourism which helps in generating employment and build a future for millions of people around the world.

29 SEP

World Heart Day

World Heart Day is observed annually on 29 September. This day informs people about heart disease and stroke which is the world's leading cause of death.