This is our day guide for Friday September 15th 2023 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 15th 2023
Costa Rica: Independence Day
Local celebrations, national pride and a spirit of community mark Costa Rica’s Independence Day. One of the year’s most important holidays, Costa Rica celebrates its freedom from colonial Spain with peaceful festivities and historic traditions.
El Salvador: Independence Day
Celebrates independence from Spain, achieved in 1821
Guatemala: Independence Day
Commemorates independence of the Central American provinces from Spanish rule in 1821
Honduras: Independence Day
Commemorates the independence of the Central American provinces from Spanish rule in 1821Not a Public Holiday
Israel: Eve of Rosh Hashanah
The Jewish Holiday of Rosh Hashanah is generally known as the New Year' s Day of the Jewish calendar
Nicaragua: Independence Day
Commemorates independence of the Central American provinces from Spanish rule in 1821
Papua New Guinea: Independence Day Holiday
Commemorates the day Papua New Guinea gained its indepence from Australia in 1975
Slovakia: Day of Our Lady of Sorrows
In 1727, Pope Benedict XIII declared Our Lady of Sorrows to be respected by the Church and its members as a Patron of Slovakia and later in 1966 was declared by Pope Paul VI as the main Patron.Regional
Spain (regional): Lady of Aparecida
Honours the Virgin Mary, Cantabria's patron saint through a statue that was found at the start of the 17th century.Observances on September 15th 2023
USA: Google.com Day
Maybe Google should do a do0dle for their birthday?
United Nations: International Day of Democracy
The International Day of Democracy provides an opportunity to review the state of democracy in the world.
USA: International Dot Day
A day to consider the mark that you make upon the world.
USA: National Creme de Menthe Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Creme de Menthe Day
USA: National Double Cheeseburger Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Double Cheeseburger Day
USA: National Felt Hat Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Felt Hat Day
USA: National Linguine Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Linguine Day
Slovenia: Return of Primorska to the Motherland
Primorsko Reunification Day has been a national holiday since 2006, but it is not a work-free day.
Serbia: Serbian Unity, Freedom and National Flag Day
The Salonica front, was a military theatre of the first world war formed as a result of an attempt by the Allied Powers to aid Serbia, in 1915, against the combined attack of Germany, Austria-Hungary and Bulgaria.
International: World Afro Day
A day where people are encouraged to celebrate kinky, coiled or curly afro textured hair and to learn more about it.
USA: Hispanic Heritage Month
The monthlong period is a time to learn about the people who have influenced America in such a great way and learn about the culture that has significantly influenced American culture.
USA: National Online Learning Day
National Online Learning Day showcases how students of all ages are thriving with the ability to learn online—anywhere, anytime.
USA: National POW/MIA Recognition Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National POW/MIA Recognition Day
USA: National Trademen Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Trademen Day
International: Grenache Day
Grenache is a popular red wine that grows in hot and dry conditions.
USA: Greenpeace Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of Greenpeace DaySeptember 14th 2023 | Go to Today | September 16th 2023
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| General Information for September 15th 2023 | |
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| There are 9 public holidays today. | |
| Day 258 of 2023 | |
| 107 days left in 2023 | |
| Week 37 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 2008 - Lehman Brothers files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, the largest bankruptcy filing in U.S. history. | |
| 1948 - The F-86 Sabre sets the world aircraft speed record at 671 miles per hour (1,080 km/h). | |
| 1835 - HMS Beagle, with Charles Darwin aboard, reaches the Galápagos Islands. The ship lands at Chatham or San Cristobal, the easternmost of the archipelago. | |
| 1821 - Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica jointly declare independence from Spain. |
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