September 2016 Observances for Your
Senior Activity Calendar
Find interesting and unique observances and holidays for you to use as inspiration for your senior activity program.
September 2016 Monthly Observances
- Baby Safety Month
- Be Kind to Editors and Writers Month
- Better Breakfast Month
- Classical Music Month
- Fall Hat Month
- Happy Cat Month
- Healthy Aging Month
- Intergeneration Month
- International People Skills Month
- International Speak Out Month
- International Square Dancing Month
- International Women's Friendship Month
- Library Card Sign-Up Month
- Little League Month
- National Biscuit Month
- National Chicken Month
- National Coupon Month
- National Courtesy Month
- National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 - October 15)
- National Honey Month
- National Mushroom Month
- National Piano Month
- National Potato Month
- National Prime Beef Month
- National Rice Month
- National Senior Center Month
- National Sewing Month
- National Shake Month
- National Wilderness Month
- One-on-One Month
- Self-Improvement Month
- Shameless Promotion Month
- Update Your Resume Month
- Whole Grains Month
September 2016 Weekly Observances
- National Nutrition Week (September 1-7)
- Self-University Week (September 1-7)
- National Waffle Week (September 4-10)
- National Payroll Week (September 5-9)
- Substitute Teacher Appreciation Week (September 5-12)
- Play Days, a celebration of humor and fun (September 6-10)
- National Days of Prayer and Remembrance (September 9-11)
- Dating and Life Coach Recognition Week (September 11-17)
- Environmental Services Week (September 11-17)
- International Housekeeping Week (September 11-17)
- National Assisted Living Week (September 11-17)
- National Line Dance Week (September 12-17)
- National Truck Driver Appreciation Week (September 11-17)
- Constitution Week (September 17-23)
- Build a Better Image Week (September 18-24)
- International Clean Hands Week (September 18-24)
- National Dog Week (September 18-24)
- National Farm Safety and Health Week (September 18-24)
- National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week (September 18-24)
- National Indoor Plant Week (September 18-24)
- National Rehabilitation Awareness Week (September 18-24)
- National Security Officer Appreciation Week (September 18-24)
- National Singles Week (September 18-24)
- Tolkien Week, recognizing the works of author J.R.R. Tolkien (September 18-24)
- World Reflexology Week (September 18-24)
- Balance Awareness Week (September 19-25)
- International Week of the Deaf (September 19-25)
- International Women's Commerce Days, celebrating the purchasing power of women (September 19-25)
- Pollution Prevention Week (September 19-25)
- Banned Books Week (September 25 - October 1)
- National Health IT (Information Technology) Week (September 26-30)
September 2016 Daily Observances
September 1
- International Toy Tips Toy Testing Day
- National No Rhyme (Nor Reason) Day
September 2
- Bring Your Manners to Work Day
- Calendar Adjustment Day
- College Colors Day
- National Blueberry Popsicle Day
- National Grits for Breakfast Day
- World Coconut Day
September 3
- International Bacon Day (also celebrated on December 30)
- U.S. Bowling League Day
September 4
- National Macadamia Nut Day
- National Wildlife Day
- Newspaper Carrier Day
September 5
- Be Late for Something Day
- International Day of Charity
- Labor Day
- National Cheese Pizza Day
September 6
- National Coffee Ice Cream Day
September 7
- National Coffee Ice Cream Day
- National Beer Lover's Day
- Neither Rain nor Snow Day
September 8
- International Literacy Day
- National Ampersand Day
September 9
- National I Love Food Day
- National Teddy Bear Day
- Stand Up to Cancer Day
- Wonderful Weirdos Day
September 10
- National TV Dinner Day
- Swap Ideas Day
September 11
- National Grandparents Day
- National Hot Cross Bun Day
- National Hug Your Hound Day
- Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance
September 12
- Mindfulness Day
- National Boss/Employee Exchange Day, promoting bosses and employees sharing one another's point of view
- National Chocolate Milkshake Day
- National Day of Encouragement
- National Programmers Day
September 13
- Kids Take Over the Kitchen Day
- National Celiac Awareness Day
- National Peanut Day
September 14
- Eat a Hoagie Day
- National Cream Filled Donut Day
September 15
- Felt Hat Day
- International Day of Democracy
September 16
- Constitution Day/Pledge Across America
- International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer
- National Cinnamon Raisin Bread Day
- National Guacamole Day
- National POW/MIA Recognition Day
- National Stepfamily Day
- National Tradesman Day
- National Working Parents Day
- World Play-Doh Day
September 17
- American Kennel Club Responsible Dog Ownership Day
- Big Whopper Liar Day
- Constitution Day and Citizenship Day
- Halfway to St. Patrick's Day
- International Coastal Cleanup
- International Eat an Apple Day
- Locate an Old Friend Day
- National Gymnastics Day
September 18
- National Cheeseburger Day
- Wife Appreciation Day
- World Water Monitoring Day, to promote the world's water resources
September 19
- International Talk Like a Pirate Day
- National Butterscotch Pudding Day
September 20
- National IT Professionals Day
- National Punch Day
September 21
- International Day of Peace
- Last Day of Summer
- National Pecan Cookie Day
- National School Backpack Awareness Day
September 22
- American Business Women's Day
- Car Free Day
- Dear Diary Day
- Elephant Appreciation Day
- First Day of Autumn
- National Centenarian's Day
- National Ice Cream Cone Day
- National Walk 'n' Roll Dog Day, recognizing dogs in wheelchairs
- National White Chocolate Day
September 23
- Innergize Day, a day to set aside time to do personal things for yourself
- National Great American Pot Pie Day
September 24
- Family Health and Fitness Day
- National Cherries Jubilee Day
- National Hunting and Fishing Day
- National Public Lands Day
- National Punctuation Day
- R.E.A.D. (Reading helps Everyone Accomplish Dreams) in America Day
September 25
- Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day
- International Day of the Deaf
- Math Storytelling Day
- National Comic Book Day
- National Good Neighbor Day (some sources say September 28)
- National One-Hit Wonder Day
- National Research Administrator Day
- National Tune-Up Day
- World Maritime Day
September 26
- Family Day – Be Involved. Stay Involved., a national campaign to encourage parents to engage more with their children
- Johnny Appleseed Day
- National Dumpling Day
September 27
- Ancestor Appreciation Day
- National Chocolate Milk Day
- National Crush a Can Day
- National Voter Registration Day
- World Tourism Day
September 28
- International Right to Know Day, to promote the right of freedom of information
- National Drink Beer Day
- National Good Neighbor Day (some sources say September 25 - 4th Sunday of month)
- National Strawberry Cream Pie Day
- National Women's Health & Fitness Day
- World Rabies Day
September 29
- International Coffee Day (some sources say October 1)
- National Attend Your Grandchild's Birth Day
- National Biscotti Day
- VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars) Day
September 30
- Hug a Vegan Day
- International Translation Day
- National Chewing Gum Day
- National Hot Mulled Cider Day