Important Days in September 2025

National and International Dates List

Global days in September remind us of our obligations to care for people, the planet, and progress. This means supporting education, health, and inclusion, protecting the environment, animals, and cultural heritage, all of which link to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and significant social causes for a better world.

September 4

• World Sexual Health Day → Health & Nutrition

September 5

• International Day of Charity → Poverty Alleviation | SDG 1
  

September 7

• World Duchenne Awareness Day → Disability Inclusivity
• Global Talent Acquisition Day → Skill Development

September 8

• International Literacy Day → Literacy & Education | SDG 4
  
• World Physical Therapy Day → Health & Nutrition

September 10

• World Suicide Prevention Day → Health & Nutrition
  

September 15

• International Day of Democracy → SDG 16 (Peace & Strong Institutions)
  
• International Dot Day → Literacy & Education
  
• World Afro Day → Child Welfare / Self-esteem
  
• World Lymphoma Awareness Day → Health & Nutrition
  
• International Day of Listening → SDG 16 (Inclusive Societies)

September 16

• International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer → Environmental Conservation | SDG 13, 15
  

September 17

• World Patient Safety Day → Health & Nutrition
  
• International Coastal Cleanup Day → Environmental Conservation
  
• International Red Panda Day → Animal Welfare

September 18

• World Bamboo Day → Environmental Conservation
  
• World Water Monitoring Day → WASH | SDG 6

September 21

• International Day of Peace → SDG 16 (Peace & Justice)
  
• World Alzheimer’s Day → Care for the Elderly | Health & Nutrition
  
• World Gratitude Day → Environmental Conservation / Mindful Living

September 22

• World Rhino Day → Animal Welfare
  
• World Car Free Day → Environmental Conservation | SDG 11, 13

September 23

• International Day of Sign Languages → Disability Inclusivity | SDG 10
  
• Celebrate Bisexuality Day → Inclusivity / Equality

September 24

• Heritage Day (South Africa) → Heritage
  
• Save the Koala Day → Animal Welfare
  
• International Rabbit Day → Animal Welfare
  

September 25

• World Dream Day → Education & Inspiration
  
• World Pharmacists Day → Health & Nutrition
  
• International Ataxia Awareness Day → Disability Inclusivity
  
• World Rivers Day → WASH & Environmental Conservation | SDG 6, 14
  
• International Daughters Day → Women Empowerment | Child Welfare