This is our day guide for Monday September 2nd 2019 which shows you at a glance what's happening on this day around the world. Using the calendar on this page, you can look at a day guide for any day. Why not look up your birthday to see which holidays you share it with?
Holidays on September 2nd 2019
International: Al-Hijra (in lieu)
Marks Islamic New Year and the Prophet's journey from Mecca to Medina in 622AD.
International: Labor Day
This holiday is most commonly associated with a commemoration of the achievements of the labor movement
Bermuda: Labour Day
A day of recognition for the generations of hard-working Bermudians who have contributed to the Island's prosperity
Canada: Labour Day
The origins of Labour day in Canada can be traced back to a printer's revolt over working hours in 1872 in Toronto
Eswatini: Umhlanga reed dance
A traditional ceremony where up to 40 000 Swazi maidens gather and dance for the Queen MotherRegional
India (regional): Ganesh Chaturthi
Ganesh Chaturthi is the day when all Hindus celebrate one of the most popular deities, Lord GaneshRegional
India (regional): Samvatsari
The last day of Paryushana, the most important holy event of the year for Jains.Regional
India (regional): Tithi of Srimatna Sankardev
Srimanta Sankardev was a 15th–16th century Assamese polymath credited with uniting Assam.Regional
Malaysia (regional): Awal Muharram (in lieu)
As Awal Muharram falls on a Sunday in 2019, the following day will be a public holiday in SarawakRegional
Philippines (regional): Public Holiday (in lieu)
A special non-working day to commemorate the foundation of the Province of Bukidnon in September 1914Regional
Spain (regional): Ceuta Day
Commemorates the end of Muslim rule when King John I of Portugal conquered the city in 1415
Uzbekistan: Independence Day Holiday
Second day of public holidays to mark Independence Day in Uzbekistan
Vietnam: National Day
Vietnam declares its independence, forming the Democratic Republic of VietnamSeptember 1st 2019 | Go to Today | September 3rd 2019
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| General Information for September 2nd 2019 | |
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| There are 13 public holidays today. | |
| Day 245 of 2019 | |
| 120 days left in 2019 | |
| Week 36 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1998 - Swissair Flight 111 crashes near Peggys Cove, Nova Scotia. All 229 people on board are killed. | |
| 1990 - Transnistria is unilaterally proclaimed a Soviet republic; the Soviet president Mikhail Gorbachev declares the decision null and void. | |
| 1666 - Now commemorated by the Monument in central London, the Great Fire of London starts. | |
| 47 BC - Pharaoh Cleopatra VII of Egypt declares her son co-ruler as Ptolemy XV Caesarion. |
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