Day Guide for Monday September 9th 2019 What are the holidays on September 9th 2019?

This is our day guide for Monday September 9th 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 9th 2019

International: Ashoura

Ashura is the 10th day of Muharram in the Islamic calendar and marks the climax of the Mourning of Muharram.

Afghanistan: Massoud Day

Ahmad Shah Massoud was an Afghan politician and military commander, known as the Lion of Panjshir. He was assassinated on September 9th 2001.

Fiji: Constitution Day (in lieu)

Constitution Day was a holiday to inform people about the merits of the Constitution

Malaysia: Birthday of SPB Yang di Pertuan Agong

This holiday celebrates the birthday of SPB Yang di Pertuan Agong, the King of Malaysia

Mauritius: Public Holiday

Public Holiday in Mauritius to mark the visit of Pope Francis

North Korea: National Day

Founding of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea in 1948.

North Macedonia: Independence Day Holiday

The Republic of Macedonia gained its independence from Yugoslavia in 1991, where it was a federal state

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Spain (regional): Feast of Our Lady of Victories (in lieu)

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

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Switzerland (regional): Knabenschiessen

Zurich only. Knabenschiessen is a traditional shooting competition for teenagers

Tajikistan: Independence Day

The day in 1991 when the Tajik SSR declared the sovereignty of the Republic of Tajikistan

Observances on September 9th 2019

Kyrgyzstan: Komuz Day

The Komuz is an important national symbol in Kyrgyzstan.

USA: National Teddy Bear Day

Do something special for your Teddy Bears today - we suggest... a picnic.

USA: National National Boss/Employee Exchange Day

A chance to experience and appreciate each other's role.

United Kingdom: Emergency Services Day

Emergency Services Day (999 Day) is a Government backed national day across the UK which takes place on 9th September each year.

New Zealand: Māori Language Week

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Māori Language Week.

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General Information for September 9th 2019
There are 10 public holidays today.
Day 252 of 2019
113 days left in 2019
Week 37 of the year
On this Day in History
1956 - Elvis Presley appears on The Ed Sullivan Show for the first time.
1948 - The People's Democratic Republic of North Korea is proclaimed.
1839 - John Herschel takes the first glass plate photograph.
1493 - Battle of Krbava Field, a decisive defeat of Croats in Croatian struggle against the invasion by the Ottoman Empire.