This is our day guide for Saturday September 26th 2020 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 2020
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India (regional): Janmostav of Srimatna Sankardev
Birthday of Srimanta Sankardev, a 15th–16th century Assamese polymathRegional
Malaysia (regional): Polling Day
A public holiday in Sabah to enable voters to participate in the state election.
Yemen: September Revolution Day
The overthrow of the monarchy of Imam Muhammad al-Badr on 26 September 1962Observances on September 26th 2020
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.
USA: National Family Health and Fitness Day USA
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Family Health and Fitness Day USA
USA: National Hunting and Fishing Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Hunting and Fishing Day
USA: National Public Lands Day
National Public Lands Day (NPLD) is the nation’s largest, single-day volunteer event for public lands.
International: Astronomy Day
This day happens twice a year, giving us twice the chance to explore the wonders of the night sky.
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.
USA: National Law Enforcement Suicide Awareness Day
The purpose of National Law Enforcement Suicide Awareness Day is to shine a light on the tragedy that is officer suicide as suicide among law enforcement continues to rise.September 25th 2020 | Go to Today | September 27th 2020
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| General Information for September 26th 2020 | |
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| There are 3 public holidays today. | |
| Day 270 of 2020 | |
| 96 days left in 2020 | |
| Week 39 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1983 - Soviet military officer Stanislav Petrov averts a likely worldwide nuclear war by correctly identifying a report of an incoming nuclear missile as a computer error and not an American first strike. | |
| 1957 - The musical West Side Story opens on Broadway. | |
| 1907 - New Zealand and Newfoundland each become dominions within the British Empire. | |
| 1778 - Following the Battle of Monmouth the Redcoats leave Philadelphia. |
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