September

All About September

September is the 9th month of the year in the Gregorian Calendar and the Julian Calendar. September has 30 days, though originally had 29 days before the Julian Calendar. The name September comes from the latin word "septem" which means seven. Before January and February were added to the beginning of the calendar, September was the 7th month and kept it's name even after it became the 9th month. 

September is the month of the fall equinox and is the beginning of autumn in the northern hemisphere and spring in the southern hemisphere. 

Holidays & Observances in September

There are many different things you can do in September to make the most of this cool month! September is filled with Holidays that celebrate the change of seasons and kids back at school. 

Daily Fun & Awareness Holidays in September

August celebrates women's equality, humanitarians, and single working women. We celebrate those who make choices and those who work hard. It's a month to celebrate your favorite Animal & Pet days, Food days, Earth and Nature days, Fandom days, Positivity days and more. Every day in August is a chance to learn more about others and be more understanding every single day. 

Monthly Observances in September

In September, the monthly observances remind us to care about our health, our pets and our safety. It is the month to appreciate the World's Beaches, raise awareness and celebrate foods. 

Fun Fast Facts

• September is the last full month of summer in the northern hemisphere and winter in the southern hemisphere
• The Full Moon in September is most commonly called the Harvest Moon or Corn Moon
• September is Practice Kindness Month
• September is the first full month of back to school for most children in the northern hemisphere. 

Born in September

• If you were born in September, your Astrological Sign is either Virgo or Libra. 
• Your September Birthstone is most commonly Sapphire. Other birthstones for September include Agate, Lapis, Lazuli, Moonstone and Zircon. The Stone color associated with September is commonly Deep Blue. 
• Flowers of the month for September are Aster and Morning Glory and Forget-me-not. 

A short list of some of the most famous people born in September includes:

Musicians, Artists, Writers, Actors, Athletes
Freddie Mercury
Keanu Reeves
Will Smith
Beyonce
Bernie Sanders

Inventors, Scientists, Professionals, Businesses
Leo Tolstoy
Jack Ma
Marco Polo

Historical Leaders
Narendra Modi

Ancient History
Augustus
Trajan
Pompey

September Unity

September's Unity theme is to Practice Kindness. This is a time to practice being more kind to everyone in your life and those you meet or interact with daily. When you show more kindness, more kindness comes your way!