Day Guide for Monday September 18th 2023 What are the holidays on September 18th 2023?

This is our day guide for Monday September 18th 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 18th 2023

Not a Public Holiday

Armenia: Exaltation of the Holy Cross

Celebrates the return of the Holy Cross to Jerusalem following its capture by the Persians

Chile: Independence Day

On September 18th 1810, Chile broke from Spanish rule, declaring their independence. The Spanish had ruled Chile since the middle of the Sixteenth Century

Regional

India (regional): Ganesh Chaturthi

Ganesh Chaturthi is the day when all Hindus celebrate one of the most popular deities, Lord Ganesh

Japan: Respect for the Aged Day

Respect of the Aged Day was established as a national holiday in 1966 to express respect for the elders in the community

Nepal: Haritalika Teej

Teej is a festival, celebrated in Northern India and Nepal to welcome the monsoon season

Regional

Switzerland (regional): Bettagsmontag

In Bern, Neuchâtel and Vaud, the Monday after 3rd Sunday in September is a holiday known as Bettagsmontag

Tonga: Birthday of HRH Crown Prince (in lieu)

The current heir to the throne was born on September 17th 1985

Observances on September 18th 2023

USA: National Cheeseburger Day

Some of the observances and national days on this site are cheesy.

USA: National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day

This day brings attention to the growing number of people living long and full lives with HIV and to their health and social needs.

International: World Bamboo Day

Discover the eco-friendly beauty of bamboo on World Bamboo Day - September 18th! Explore sustainable uses, cultivation, and its positive impact on the environment.

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General Information for September 18th 2023
There are 7 public holidays today.
Day 261 of 2023
104 days left in 2023
Week 38 of the year
On this Day in History
2007 - Buddhist monks join anti-government protesters in Myanmar, starting what some call the Saffron Revolution.
1988 - End of pro-democracy uprisings in Myanmar after a bloody military coup by the State Law and Order Restoration Council. Thousands, mostly monks and civilians (primarily students), are killed by the Tatmadaw.
1962 - Burundi, Jamaica, Rwanda and Trinidad and Tobago are admitted to the United Nations.
1759 - Seven Years' War: the British capture Quebec City.