Day Guide for Thursday September 26th 2019 What are the holidays on September 26th 2019?

This is our day guide for Thursday September 26th 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 26th 2019

Yemen: September Revolution Day

Marks the overthrow of the monarchy of Imam Muhammad al-Badr on September 26th 1962

Observances on September 26th 2019

United Nations: International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons 

Find out the dates, history and traditions of International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons 

USA: National Johnny Appleseed Day

If there was an award for literal nicknames, Johnny Appleseed would be a strong contender to win.

USA: National Pancake Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Pancake Day

USA: National Shamu the Whale Day

A day to raise awareness of Orcas, Killer Whales, of which the most famous was Shamu.

United Nations: World Maritime Day 

Find out the dates, history and traditions of World Maritime Day

European Union: European Day of Languages

A day to promoteg the rich linguistic and cultural diversity of Europe, which must be preserved and fostered.

International: World Contraception Day

A day to spread the word and raise awareness about contraception and safe sex.

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General Information for September 26th 2019
There are 1 public holidays today.
Day 269 of 2019
96 days left in 2019
Week 39 of the year
On this Day in History
1984 - The United Kingdom agrees to the handover of Hong Kong
1960 - The first TV debate between John F Kennedy and Richard Nixon is broadcast by CBS. It focused on domestic issues.
1954 - Japanese rail ferry Toya Maru sinks during a typhoon in the Tsugaru Strait, Japan killing 1,172.
1687 - The greatest of the Greek temples, the Parthenon in Athens, is partially destroyed after an explosion caused by bombing by the Venetian as they besieged the Ottoman Turks.