|
Date |
Important Day / Observance |
2026 Theme / Key Focus |
| 1 September |
National Nutrition Week |
Nutrition awareness & healthy diet |
|
2 September |
World Coconut Day |
Coconut industry & sustainable development |
| 5 September |
Teachers’ Day (India) |
Honours Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan |
| 5 September |
International Day of Charity |
Promoting charitable activities |
| 7 September | International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies |
Clean air & reducing air pollution |
| 8 September |
International Literacy Day |
“Literacy for people, the planet and prosperity” |
| 8 September |
World Physiotherapy Day |
Physiotherapy & physical activity in prevention, management and rehabilitation of cardiovascular disease and stroke |
| 9 September |
International Day to Protect Education from Attack |
Protecting education during conflict and emergencies |
| 10 September |
World Suicide Prevention Day |
“Changing the Narrative on Suicide” |
| 12 September |
International Day for South-South Cooperation |
South-South cooperation & development |
| 14 September |
Hindi Diwas |
Promotion of Hindi language |
| 15 September |
International Day of Democracy |
“Bring human rights into focus” |
| 15 September |
Engineers’ Day (India) |
Honours Sir M. Visvesvaraya |
| 16 September |
World Ozone Day / International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer |
“Global action for a cooler planet – Celebrating 10 years of sustainable cooling under the Kigali Amendment” |
| 17 September |
World Patient Safety Day |
“Safe care for noncommunicable diseases” |
| 18 September |
International Equal Pay Day |
Equal pay for work of equal value |
| 21 September |
International Day of Peace |
“Invest in Peace – For Everyone, Everywhere, Every Day” |
| 21 September |
World Alzheimer’s Day |
Alzheimer’s awareness & dementia |
| 22 September |
World Rhino Day |
Rhinoceros conservation |
| 23 September |
International Day of Sign Languages |
Sign-language rights, accessibility & inclusion |
| 24 September |
World Maritime Day |
“From Policy to Practice: Powering Maritime Excellence” |
| 25 September |
World Pharmacists Day |
“Empowering pharmacists for healthier futures” |
| 26 September |
International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons |
Nuclear disarmament |
| 27 September |
World Tourism Day |
“Digital Agenda and Artificial Intelligence to Redesign Tourism” |
| 28 September |
World Rabies Day |
“Stronger Together” |
| 29 September |
World Heart Day |
“Don’t Miss a Beat” |
| 29 September |
International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste |
Transformative Potential of Reducing Food Loss and Waste |
| 30 September |
International Translation Day |
Translation, multilingualism & cultural understanding |
Here is an exam-focused September 2026 important-days table, covering major National, International and UN observances, along with their 2026 themes where officially available. 