September is the ninth month in the Julian and Gregorian calendars and the third of four 30-day months. This month marks the start of autumn in the northern hemisphere (and the start of spring in the southern hemisphere).
However, the name September comes from the Latin “Septem”, which means seven, as it is the seventh month of the Roman calendar, which begins in March. September 2023 includes various national and international observations. National Nutrition Week runs from September 1-7. The main reason for celebrating the day is to spread knowledge about good nutrition and health.
In addition to this, “National Teachers Day” is celebrated in India on September 5 to commemorate the birthdays of India’s first vice president and second president, Dr. Sarvepalli remember Radhakrishnan. Check out the list of important days in September 2023.
National and International Important Days in September 2023
September 5th is one of the special days in September as it is known as Teacher’s Day in India. Today is also the birthday of Dr. S. Radhakrishnan celebrates teachers’ contributions to society.
| September 1 | National Nutrition week begins |
| September 2 | World Coconut Day |
| September 3 | Skyscraper Day |
| September 5 | International Day of Charity |
| September 5 | Teachers’ Day (India) |
| September 7 | Brazilian Independence Day |
| September 8 | International Literacy Day |
| September 8 | World Physical Therapy Day |
| September 10 | World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) |
| September 11 | National Forest Martyrs Day |
September 14, 2023: Hindi Diwas
September 15, 2023: Engineer’s Day (India)
September 15, 2023: International Day of Democracy
September 16, 2023: Malaysia Day
September 16, 2021: World Ozone Day
September 17, 2023: World Patient Safety Day
September 18, 2023: World Bamboo Day
September 18, 2023: International Red Panda Day (Third Saturday)
September 19, 2023: International Talk Like a Pirate Day
September 21, 2023: International Day of Peace (UN)
September 21, 2023: World Alzheimer’s Day
September 22, 2023: Rose Day (Welfare of Cancer patients)
September 22, 2023: World Rhino Day
September 23, 2023: International Day of Sign Languages
September 24, 2023: World Maritime Day
September 25, 2023: World Pharmacists Day
September 25, 2023: Antyodaya Diwas
September 26, 2023: World Contraception Day
September 26, 2023: European Day of Languages
September 26, 2023: World Environmental Health Day
September 26, 2023: World Rivers Day (Fourth Sunday)
September 27, 2023: World Tourism Day
September 28, 2023: World Rabies Day
September 29, 2023: World Heart Day
September 30, 2023: International Translation Day
Auspicious Days in September 2023
19 September: Ganesh Chaturthi
Ganesh Chaturthi is considered among the auspicious days in September which will be celebrated with grandeur and devotion to welcome Lord Ganesha.
Here is a table of all the most important days in September.
| Dates | Important Days |
| 1 September- 7 September | Indian Nutritional Week |
| 5 September | Teacher’s Day |
| 8 September | Global Literacy Day |
| 19 September | Ganesh Chaturthi |
| 10 September | World Suicide Prevention Day |
| 14 September | Hindi Diwas |
| 14 September | World First Aid Day |
| 15 September | Engineers Day |
| 15 September | World Democracy Day |
| 16 September | World Ozone Day |
| 21 September | World Alzheimer’s Day |
| 21 September | Human Rights Day |
| 26 September | World Contraception Day |
| 26 September | World Rivers Day |
| 29 September | World Heart Day |
So, these are the important national and international dates in September 2023, which can also help you prepare for a few exams and also increase your general knowledge.
