Day Guide for Wednesday September 8th 2021 What are the holidays on September 8th 2021?

This is our day guide for Wednesday September 8th 2021 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 2021

International: Feast of Our Lady of Victories

National Holiday. Marks the end of the Great Siege of Malta by the Ottoman Empire in 1565

Regional

India (regional): Tithi of Srimatna Sankardev

Srimanta Sankardev was a 15th–16th century Assamese polymath credited with uniting Assam.

Israel: Rosh Hashanah

Second day of Rosh Hashanah, the New Year of the Jewish calendar

Myanmar: Public Holiday

Myanmar has announced five days of public holidays to curb the spread of COVID-19.

North Macedonia: Independence Day

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

Observances on September 8th 2021

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

International: World Physical Therapy Day

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

USA: National Dog Walker Appreciation Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Dog Walker Appreciation Day.

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General Information for September 8th 2021
There are 5 public holidays today.
Day 251 of 2021
114 days left in 2021
Week 36 of the year
On this Day in History
1962 - Newly independent Algeria, by referendum, adopts a constitution.
1888 - In England the first six Football League matches are played.
1888 - In London, the body of Jack the Ripper's second murder victim, Annie Chapman, is found.
70 - Roman forces under Titus sack Jerusalem.