Day Guide for Sunday September 8th 2019 What are the holidays on September 8th 2019?

This is our day guide for Sunday September 8th 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 8th 2019

International: Nativity of Our Lady

Marks the Feast Day of the nativity (birth) of the Virgin Mary, the mother of Jesus

Regional

India (regional): Ramdev Jayanti and Teja Dashmi

A public holiday for two Hindu folk deities of Rajasthan

Iran: Tasoua Hosseini

Commemoration of the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, the grandson of Mohammed

Not a Public Holiday

Latvia: Father's Day

Second Sunday in September. Father's Day is a celebration that honours the role of fathers

Public sector only

Nepal: Nijamati Sewa Diwas

This date of this holiday for civil servants is announced each year.

Observances on September 8th 2019

United Nations: International Literacy Day 

773 million adults and young people lack basic literacy skills.

USA: National Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses Day

USA: National Grandparent’s Day

National Grandparent’s Day take place on the Sunday after Labor Day.

USA: National Hug Your Hound Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Hug Your Hound Day

USA: National Pet Memorial Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Pet Memorial Day

International: World Physical Therapy Day

World Physical Therapy Day is a day to celebrate the life-changing work of physical therapists!

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General Information for September 8th 2019
There are 5 public holidays today.
Day 251 of 2019
114 days left in 2019
Week 36 of the year
On this Day in History
1941 - World War II: Siege of Leningrad begins. German forces begin a siege against the Soviet Union's second-largest city, Leningrad.
1930 - 3M begins marketing Scotch transparent tape.
1926 - Germany is admitted to the League of Nations.
70 - Roman forces under Titus sack Jerusalem.