 Teachers - check out our fun holidays and occasions for September
2019!
Holiday links will bring you to either a thematic unit at Apples4theteacher.com or another website that offers more information about the holiday. Being creative in your teaching makes learning fun.
Some holidays have nothing to do with teaching. We just think they're crazy and fun. That's because we realize our teachers need a life too - so celebrate !
For Apples4theTeacher.com links, you may find the following teacher resources: information about the holiday or occasion, thematic book lists, short stories, poetry, worksheets and other printables, craft ideas, recipes, articles of interest, songs and plays. Holiday kid activities include: interactive coloring pages, jigsaw
puzzles, scramblers and interactive games. Use the children's activities to integrate literacy. Coloring pages can be used as story starters or journal pages. Word search games can be used to introduce vocabulary and dictionary skills.
Below you will find events and holidays for September 2019 broken down by day. Weekly and monthly observances can be found toward the bottom of the page.
NOTE: As new thematic units are added on the website, links will be updated.
Back to School (Schools starting in September, usually start shortly after Labor Day) - This day floats depending on individual school calendars.
Constitution Week (Sept 17-23)
National Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept 15 - Oct 15)
September 1, 2019 - Sunday
September 2, 2019 - Monday
September 3, 2019 - Tuesday
| 09/03 |
Another Look Unlimited Day |
Link |
Day after Labor Day |
September 4, 2019 - Wednesday
| 09/04 |
Newspaper Carrier Day |
Link |
* |
September 5, 2019 - Thursday
| 09/05 |
Be Late For Something Day |
Link |
* |
September 6, 2019 - Friday
| 09/06 |
National Lazy Mom's Day |
Link |
1st Friday |
| 09/06 |
Phases of the Moon - First Quarter |
Link |
varies |
September 7, 2019 - Saturday
| 09/07 |
"Neither Snow nor Rain" Day |
Link |
* |
| 09/07 |
Google Commemoration (Founded) Day |
Link |
* |
| 09/07 |
Grandma Moses Day |
Link |
* |
| 09/07 |
National Writing Date Day |
Link |
1st Sat |
| 09/07 |
Salami Day |
Link |
* |
| 09/07 |
Trail of Tears Commemoration Day (09/07-09-08) |
Link |
weekend after labor day |
September 8, 2019 - Sunday
| 09/08 |
International Literacy Day |
Link |
* |
| 09/08 |
National Grandparent's Day |
Link |
1st Sunday after Labor Day |
| 09/08 |
National Hug Your Hound Day |
Link |
2nd Sunday |
| 09/08 |
Virgin Mary Day (birthday) |
Link |
* |
| 09/08 |
World Physical Therapy Day |
Link |
* |
September 9, 2019 - Monday
| 09/09 |
Ashura (09/09- 09/10) |
Link |
varies |
| 09/09 |
California Statehood 1850 |
Link |
* |
| 09/09 |
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Day |
Link |
* |
| 09/09 |
National Boss/Employee Exchange Day |
Link |
1st Monday after Labor Day |
| 09/09 |
Wonderful Weirdos Day |
Link |
* |
September 10, 2019 - Tuesday
| 09/10 |
Swap Ideas Day |
Link |
* |
| 09/10 |
World Suicide Prevention Day |
Link |
* |
September 11, 2019 - Wednesday
September 12, 2019 - Thursday
| 09/12 |
Video Games Day |
Link |
* |
September 13, 2019 - Friday
| 09/13 |
Blame Someone Else Day |
Link |
1st Friday the 13th of the year |
| 09/13 |
Friday the 13th |
Link |
2019 - 09/13, 12/13 |
| 09/13 |
Hug Your Boss Day |
Link |
varies |
| 09/13 |
International Chocolate Day |
Link |
* |
| 09/13 |
National Celiac Awareness Day |
Link |
* |
| 09/13 |
Star Spangled Banner Day |
Link |
* |
September 14, 2019 - Saturday
| 09/14 |
Farmers' Consumer Awareness Day |
Link |
2nd Saturday |
| 09/14 |
International Drive Your Studebaker Day |
Link |
2nd Saturday |
| 09/14 |
National Kreme Filled Donut Day |
Link |
* |
| 09/14 |
Phases of the Moon - Full Moon |
Link |
varies |
September 15, 2019 - Sunday
September 16, 2019 - Monday
| 09/16 |
Anne Bradstreet Day |
Link |
* |
| 09/16 |
International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer |
Link |
* |
| 09/16 |
National Stepfamily Day |
Link |
* |
| 09/16 |
National Woman Road Warrior Day |
Link |
3rd Monday |
| 09/16 |
Stay Away From Seattle Day |
Link |
* |
September 17, 2019 - Wednesday
September 18, 2019 - Tuesday
| 09/18 |
Air Force Birthday |
Link |
* |
| 09/18 |
Chiropractic Founders Day |
Link |
* |
| 09/18 |
Hug A Greeting Card Writer Day |
Link |
* |
| 09/18 |
National Attention Deficit Disorder Awareness Day |
Link |
* |
| 09/18 |
National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day |
Link |
* |
| 09/18 |
National Respect Day |
Link |
* |
| 09/18 |
World Water Monitoring Day |
Link |
* |
September 19, 2019 - Thursday
| 09/19 |
Talk Like A Pirate Day |
Link |
* |
September 20, 2019 - Friday
| 09/20 |
National POW/MIA Recognition Day |
Link |
3rd Friday |
September 21, 2019 - Saturday
| 09/21 |
Big Whopper Liar Day |
Link |
3rd Saturday |
| 09/21 |
International Coastal Cleanup Day |
Link |
3rd Saturday |
| 09/21 |
International Day of Peace |
Link |
* |
| 09/21 |
World Alzheimer's Day |
Link |
* |
September 22, 2019 - Sunday
| 09/22 |
American Business Women's Day |
Link |
* |
| 09/22 |
Dear Diary Day |
Link |
* |
| 09/22 |
Elephant Appreciation Day |
Link |
* |
| 09/22 |
Hobbit Day |
Link |
* |
| 09/22 |
Ice Cream Cone Day |
Link |
* |
| 09/22 |
International Day of Radiant Peace |
Link |
* |
| 09/22 |
National Centenarian's Day |
Link |
* |
| 09/22 |
National Good Neighbor Day |
Link |
4th Sunday |
| 09/22 |
National White Chocolate Day |
Link |
* |
| 09/22 |
Phases of the Moon - Last Quarter |
Link |
varies |
| 09/22 |
Puppy Mill Awareness Day |
Link |
varies |
| 09/22 |
World Car Free Day (WCD) |
Link |
* |
September 23, 2019 - Monday
September 24, 2019 - Wednesday
| 09/24 |
Innergize Day |
Link |
Day after the Autumn Equinox |
| 09/24 |
Punctuation Day |
Link |
* |
| 09/24 |
Schwenkfelder Thanksgiving |
Link |
* |
September 25, 2019 - Tuesday
| 09/25 |
National One-Hit Wonder Day |
Link |
* |
| 09/25 |
National Women's Health & Fitness Day |
Link |
Last Wednesday |
| 09/25 |
World Ataxia Awareness Day |
Link |
* |
September 26, 2019 - Thursday
| 09/26 |
Johnny Appleseed Day |
Link |
* |
| 09/26 |
Shamu the Whale Day |
Link |
* |
| 09/26 |
World Maritime Day |
Link |
varies |
September 27, 2019 - Friday
September 28, 2019 - Saturday
| 09/28 |
AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day |
Link |
last Saturday |
| 09/28 |
Family Health and Fitness Day USA |
Link |
Last Saturday |
| 09/28 |
Fish Amnesty Day |
Link |
4th Saturday |
| 09/28 |
Fish Tank Floorshow Night |
Link |
* |
| 09/28 |
Kids' Day (Kiwanis Clubs) |
Link |
4th Saturday |
| 09/28 |
National Hunting and Fishing Day |
Link |
4th Saturday |
| 09/28 |
National Public Lands Day |
Link |
4th Saturday |
| 09/28 |
Phases of the Moon - New Moon |
Link |
varies |
September 29, 2019 - Sunday
| 09/29 |
Emergency Nurses Day |
Link |
varies (see link) |
| 09/29 |
Gold Star Mother's Day |
Link |
Last Sunday |
| 09/29 |
National Attend Your Grandchild's Birthday |
Link |
* |
| 09/29 |
National Coffee Day |
Link |
* |
| 09/29 |
Rosh Hashanah (9/29-10/01) |
Link |
varies |
| 09/29 |
VFW Day |
Link |
* |
| 09/29 |
World Heart Day |
Link |
* |
September 30, 2019 - Monday
| 09/30 |
Ask A Stupid Question Day |
Link |
Last School Day of the Month |
* The holiday is celebrated on the same day each year.
Weekly Holidays and Observances
| International Enthusiasm Week |
Link |
| National Nutrition Week |
Link |
| National Payroll Week |
Link |
| National Waffle Week |
Link |
| Self-University Week: |
Link |
| Substitute Teacher Appreciation Week |
Link |
| Suicide Prevention Week |
Link |
| Popcorn Festival |
Link |
| National Assisted Living Week |
Link |
| Line Dance Week |
Link |
| Constitution Week |
Link |
| National Clean Hands Week |
Link |
| National Farm & Ranch Safety and Health Week |
Link |
| National Historically Black Colleges & Universities Week |
| National Keep Kids Creative Week |
Link |
| National Singles Week |
Link |
| Prostate Cancer Awareness Week |
Link |
| Balance Awareness Week |
Link |
| International Women's E-Commerce Days |
Link |
| Pollution Prevention Week |
Link |
| National Dog Week |
Link |
| National Chimney Safety Week: |
Link |
Monthly Holidays and Observances
| AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Mont |
Link |
| All American Breakfast Month |
Link |
| Atrial Fibrillation Month |
Link |
| Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Month |
Link |
| Baby Safety Month |
Link |
| Backpack Safety America Month |
Link |
| Be Kind To Editors & Writers Month |
Link |
| Childhood Cancer Awareness Month |
Link |
| Childrens' Good Manners Month |
Link |
| College Savings Month |
Link |
| Fall Hat Month |
Link |
| Go Wild During California Wild Rice Month |
Link |
| Gynecology Cancer Awareness Month |
Link |
| Happy Cat Month |
Link |
| International or National Guide Dogs Month |
Link |
| International People Skills Month |
Link |
| International Self-Awareness Month |
Link |
| International Strategic Thinking Month |
Link |
| Library Card Sign-up Month |
Link |
| Mold Awareness Month |
Link |
| National Chicken Month |
Link |
| National Child Awareness Month |
Link |
| National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month |
Link |
| National Coupon Month |
Link |
| National DNA, Genomics & Stem Cell Education Month |
Link |
| National Fruit and Veggies Month |
Link |
| National Head Lice Prevention Month |
Link |
| National Hispanic Heritage Month ( Sept 15 to Oct 15 ) |
Link |
| National Honey Month |
Link |
| National Mushroom Month |
Link |
| National Organic Harvest Month |
Link |
| National Osteopathic Medicine Month |
Link |
| National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month (Gov't) |
Link |
| National Pediculosis (Head Lice) Prevention Month |
Link |
| National Piano Month |
Link |
| National Preparedness Month |
Link |
| National Prosper Where You Are Planted Month |
Link |
| National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month |
Link |
| National Recovery Month |
Link |
| National Rice Month |
Link |
| National Sickle Cell Month |
Link |
| National Skin Care Awareness Month |
Link |
| One-on-One Month |
Link |
| Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month |
Link |
| Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month |
Link |
| Sea Cadet Month |
Link |
| Self Improvement Month |
Link |
| September Is Healthy Aging Month |
Link |
| Shameless Promotion Month |
Link |
| Subliminal Communications Month |
Link |
| Update Your Resume Month |
Link |
| Whole Grains Month |
Link |
| Women's Friendship Month |
Link |
| World Animal Remembrance Month |
Link |
| World Leukemia and Lymphoma Awareness Month |
Link |
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