Weird Holidays in September
Weird holidays in September arrive just as summer starts winding down, but the celebrations are showing no signs of slowing down.
One day you’re reading a book. The next you’re eating cheeseburgers, talking like a pirate, celebrating teddy bears, or wondering why someone invented a holiday for chewing gum.
Here’s every wonderfully weird holiday waiting for you this September.
September 1 – Cherry Popover Day
Cherry popovers don’t get nearly the attention pies and pastries do, which feels unfair.
Light, airy, filled with sweet cherries. Somewhere between a Yorkshire pudding and a dessert. If you’ve never tried one, today’s the excuse.
September 2 – Blueberry Popsicle Day
Summer’s winding down, but nobody told the popsicles.
Fresh blueberries or the box from the freezer, either works. An easy way to hang onto the last warm days before autumn takes over.
September 3 – Skyscraper Day
Some buildings are tall enough to make your neck hurt just looking at them.
A nod to the engineering behind the world’s tallest buildings, whether you’ve admired one from the street or nervously looked down from an observation deck.
September 4 – Macadamia Nut Day
Macadamia nuts disappear from the bowl faster than anything else in it.
Rich, buttery, good in cookies or on their own. Somehow feel a little more special than an ordinary nut.
September 5 – Cheese Pizza Day
Sometimes simple really is better.
No topping debates, no complicated combinations. Just melted cheese, tomato sauce, and a good crust proving a classic doesn’t need much. If one pizza holiday isn’t enough, Pizza Day and Pizza Party Day are both still out there.
September 6 – Read a Book Day
Some holidays ask a lot of you. This one just asks you to sit down and open a book.
A thriller you can’t put down, an old favorite, or the one gathering dust on the shelf. Today’s a good reminder to make the time.
September 7 – Salami Day
Salami rarely gets to be the star of anything.
A sandwich, a charcuterie board, or a few slices straight from the fridge when nobody’s looking. Today it finally gets top billing.
September 8 – Date Nut Bread Day
Date nut bread isn’t the first thing that comes to mind with quick breads, but it’s been around for generations.
Sweet dates, crunchy nuts, and it’s especially good with butter while it’s still warm.
September 9 – National Teddy Bear Day
Few childhood toys last as long as the teddy bear.
Displayed proudly on a shelf or tucked away in the attic, today’s a reminder of how much comfort these things have given generations of kids.
September 9 – Wiener Schnitzel Day
Thin, crispy, golden. Wiener schnitzel proves simple recipes become classics for a reason.
Traditionally veal, served with a squeeze of lemon, a favorite across Europe for centuries and still just as good today.
September 10 – Swap Ideas Day
The best ideas rarely happen in isolation.
Sharing thoughts, solving problems together, or just having a conversation that sends you somewhere you hadn’t considered. That’s the whole day.
September 11 – Hot Cross Bun Day
Hot cross buns aren’t just an Easter thing.
Soft, lightly spiced, packed with dried fruit. Warm one up with a little butter and you’ll remember why they’ve stuck around for centuries.
September 12 – Chocolate Milkshake Day
Some drinks never really grow up, and that’s the appeal.
Thick, creamy, loaded with chocolate. Feels more like dessert than a drink, and nobody’s complaining.
September 13 – Peanut Day
Tiny but surprisingly versatile, peanuts show up in everything from snacks to desserts.
Roasted, salted, coated in chocolate, or turned into peanut butter. If you’re a fan, Peanut Butter Day and Peanut Brittle Day are worth checking out too.
September 13 – Positive Thinking Day
Nobody expects you to smile through everything.
Just a reminder that looking for the good in a rough day can sometimes make it a little easier. Sometimes that’s enough.
September 14 – Cream Filled Donut Day
Some donuts are good. Cream filled donuts are an event.
Vanilla custard, chocolate cream, or a fruit filling that inevitably ends up down your shirt. Today you ignore the calories and grab your favorite.
September 15 – Linguine Day
Linguine doesn’t get the attention spaghetti does, but it earns its place just as much.
The flat shape works well with silky sauces, seafood, or a simple garlic and olive oil dressing. If pasta’s on the menu, Tortellini Day, Lasagna Day, and Noodle Day are all still on the calendar too.
September 16 – Guacamole Day
Few dips disappear as fast as a fresh bowl of guacamole.
Avocado, lime, onion, tomato, a little chili kick. Perfect with tortilla chips, tacos, or a spoon if nobody’s watching.
September 17 – Apple Dumpling Day
Apple desserts have endless variations, and apple dumplings are one of the best.
Tender pastry wrapped around a whole apple, baked golden, often served warm with ice cream. Comfort food that never really goes out of style.
September 18 – Cheeseburger Day
The cheeseburger is one of those meals that’s almost impossible to improve on.
Keep it simple with cheese and pickles, or pile on every topping you can find. Fire up the grill today. Hamburger Day and Bacon Day are both nearby if you want to keep going.
September 19 – Butterscotch Pudding Day
Butterscotch doesn’t get the attention chocolate and caramel do, and that’s a mistake.
Smooth, creamy, rich without being overly sweet. An old fashioned dessert that’s been quietly winning people over for generations.
September 19 – Talk Like a Pirate Day
One of the few holidays with its own vocabulary.
“Ahoy” as a greeting, the occasional “Arrr” thrown into conversation. Fully embrace it. Don’t be surprised when people start avoiding eye contact.
September 20 – Punch Day
Despite the name, this has nothing to do with boxing.
Punch has been bringing people together at parties for centuries, fruity, fizzy, or hiding more alcohol than expected. Make a bowl big enough to share, or don’t.
September 21 – Pecan Cookie Day
Some cookies rely on chocolate chips. These let the pecans do the work.
Crunchy, buttery, perfect with coffee. Gone from the tin long before you expect it.
September 22 – Elephant Appreciation Day
Elephants have remarkable memories, close family bonds, and a talent for stealing the spotlight at any zoo.
A good day to learn more about them, support conservation, or just appreciate one of the smartest animals on the planet.
September 22 – Ice Cream Cone Day
Ice cream is great. The cone makes it better.
Classic waffle cone or the old fashioned cake variety, everything tastes a little better when you can eat the container too.
September 23 – Checkers Day
Simple to learn, surprisingly hard to master.
Centuries of players, a board, a handful of pieces, and the confidence that this time you’ll definitely see the winning move coming.
September 24 – Cherries Jubilee Day
There’s something dramatic about setting dessert on fire.
Sweet cherries and a splash of liqueur, traditionally flambeed, spooned over vanilla ice cream. As entertaining as it is delicious.
September 25 – Comic Book Day
Comic books have introduced generations of readers to superheroes, villains, and stories that stuck.
Vintage issues, graphic novels, or just a favorite character you never really outgrew. Today’s the excuse to revisit one.
September 26 – Pancake Day
Stack them high or keep them simple, doesn’t matter.
Maple syrup, fresh fruit, chocolate chips, or just butter. Somehow makes an ordinary morning feel like an occasion. Waffle Day, International Pancake Day, and Blueberry Pancake Day are all nearby if breakfast is your thing.
September 27 – Chocolate Milk Day
Chocolate milk feels nostalgic no matter how old you are.
Ice cold, rescuing school lunches and sweet cravings for generations. Simple, familiar, still just as good as you remember.
September 28 – Ask a Stupid Question Day
Some of the best questions start with “this might be a stupid question.”
A reminder that curiosity beats pretending you already know. Someone else was probably wondering the same thing.
September 28 – Drink Beer Day
Crisp lager, hoppy IPA, rich stout, whatever you reach for.
Visit a local brewery, try something new, or just raise a glass with friends. Pina Colada Day, Hot Toddy Day, and World Bartender Day are all worth celebrating too.
September 29 – Mocha Day
Coffee or chocolate. Nobody’s making you choose.
A good mocha combines both, exactly right as mornings start getting cooler. Coffee Day is in January if you want another.
September 30 – Chewing Gum Day
Chewing gum’s been around far longer than most people realize.
Freshening breath, staying focused, or just blowing the occasional bubble. One of the smallest everyday inventions with a surprisingly big impact.
