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SEPTEMBER 2025
National Suicide Prevention Month (September) Suicide Prevention Month, observed through September, is about coming together to raise awareness, offer support, and promote mental wellness to prevent suicide and save lives. The month was first declared in 2008 to acknowledge the stigma around mental health and to support those affected by suicide or living with suicidal ideation. In the United States, there is one suicide death every 10.9 minutes. This month serves as a reminder of the importance of destigmatizing mental health issues, fostering open conversation, and providing resources to break barriers in mental health care and promote early intervention and treatment. Join in solidarity to spread compassion and understanding throughout the month. For more information and resources, visit https://www.samhsa.gov/newsroom/observances/suicide-prevention-month Labor Day (9/1)Celebrated on the first Monday of September, Labor Day honors the contributions and achievements of American workers and the labor movement. The first Labor Day was first celebrated in New York City in 1992, and in 1894, Congress made it an official holiday. The day pays tribute to the success of workers who fought for fair wages, reasonable working hours, and better working conditions. Labor Day also marks the unofficial end of summer, bringing communities together for parades, picnics, and other festivities that celebrate workers across all industries. Enjoy the well-deserved day of rest and relaxation. Happy Labor Day! Eid Milad-un-Nabi (9/4 – 9/5)Eid Milad-un-Nabi is an Islamic holiday commemorating the birthday of the prophet Muhammad. During this celebration, from sundown to sundown, homes and mosques are decorated, large parades take place and those observing the holiday participate in charity events. Hungry Ghost Festival or Zhongyuan Festival (9/6)Hungry Ghost Festival, or Zhongyuan Festival, is a Chinese holiday where street, market and temple ceremonies take place to honor dead ancestors and appease other spirits. Hispanic-Latino Heritage Month (9/15 -10/15)September welcomes Hispanic-Latino Heritage Month! From September 15th to October 15th, Hispanic and Latino cultures, languages, traditions, and histories take the spotlight as we celebrate the month. Hispanic-Latino Heritage Month was first founded in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week and evolved into a full month in 1988. The date of September 15th was chosen, as it is the Independence Day for several Latin American countries, including Costa Rica, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Guatemala. This month provides an opportunity to recognize the achievements and resilience of Hispanic and Latino communities in different fields. Cultural events, educational programs, and community gatherings will take place throughout the month to foster dialogue, understanding, and appreciation. International Literacy Day (9/8)Observed on September 8th, International Literacy Day is a global initiative dedicated to promoting literacy as a fundamental human right and a tool for empowerment, social inclusion, and sustainable development. It was established by UNCESCO in 1966 and was celebrated for the first time the following year, raising awareness about the importance of literacy and the need to address literacy challenges worldwide. International Literacy Day serves as a call to action for governments, organizations, and individuals to invest in literacy programs, policies, and initiatives that empower people of all ages to learn essential reading, writing, and numeral skills. For more information and resources, visit https://www.unesco.org/en/days/literacy Patriot Day (9/11)Honoring the memory of those who lost their lives in the September 11th terrorist attacks of 2001, Patriot Day stands as a solemn reminder of the resilience, unity, and spirit of the American people in the face of adversity. This day pays tribute to the victims, survivors, and heroes of the tragic events that unfolded at the World Trade Center; honoring the courage and sacrifice of first responders, emergency personnel, and ordinary citizens who demonstrated extraordinary bravery and compassion in the midst of chaos. Through moments of silence, memorial services, and acts of kindness, Patriot Day holds a legacy of hope and solidarity that emerged from the ashes of 9/11. Visit the Federal Register September 11 National Day of Service (9/11)Organized by AmeriCorps, the September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance provides an opportunity to turn a day of tragedy into a day of doing good. Keeping the spirit of unity and giving back, millions of Americans make a positive impact by participating annually in charitable services, from blood drives and food donations to community clean-up projects and supporting veterans and first responders. International Equal Pay Day (9/18)The United Nations started International Equal Pay Day on September 18, 2019. It is observed to raise awareness about gender-based pay discrimination. Bi Visibility Day (9/23)Celebrate Bisexuality Day is observed annually on September 23 to recognize and celebrate bisexual people, the bisexual community, and the history of bisexuality. Rosh Hashanah (9/22 – 9/24)From sundown to sundown, Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year celebration, marks the creation of the world. European Day of Languages (9/26)European Day of Languages is celebrated across Europe to promote the importance of language learning and protecting linguistic heritage. It is important to recognize the rich linguistic diversity in Europe. Native Americans’ Day (9/26)Native Americans’ Day is a federal holiday observed annually on thefourth Friday in September in the state of California and Nevada and on the second Monday in October in South Dakota and Oklahoma.
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