Day Guide for Saturday September 5th 2026 What are the holidays on September 5th 2026?

This is our day guide for Saturday September 5th 2026 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 5th 2026

Albania: Saint Teresa Canonisation Day

Marks the canonisation of Mother Teresa by Pope Francis in 2016

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India (regional): Karam Puja

A religious tribal festival that gives thanks to Karam Devta for a good harvest

Observances on September 5th 2026

International: World Beard Day

World Beard Day is celebrated annually on the first Saturday in September. It is a day for men around the world to show off their beards and celebrate the joys of being bearded!

USA: International Bacon Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of International Bacon Day

USA: Cherokee National Holiday

The holiday has been observed annually on Labor Day weekend since 1953 to commemorate the signing of the 1839 Cherokee Constitution.

United Nations: International Day of Charity 

This international day is observed on the anniversary of the death of Mother Teresa, one of the most famous charity workers in history.

USA: National Cheese Pizza Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Cheese Pizza Day

USA: National Lazy Mom’s Day

Moms work pretty much non-stop, so why shouldn't they have a lazy day once a year?

Denmark: Veterans’ Flag Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Veterans’ Flag Day

India: Teachers' Day

A day dedicated to the hard work and importance of a Teacher in our lives.

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General Information for September 5th 2026
There are 2 public holidays today.
Day 248 of 2026
117 days left in 2026
Week 36 of the year
On this Day in History
1989 - General elections are held in Nicaragua with the Sandinista National Liberation Front winning a majority.
1926 - Harry Houdini performs his greatest feat, spending 91 minutes underwater in a sealed tank before escaping.
1860 - Charles XV of Sweden of Sweden-Norway is crowned king of Norway in Trondheim.
910 - The last major Danish army to raid England is defeated at the Battle of Tettenhall by the allied forces of Mercia and Wessex, led by King Edward the Elder and Earl Aethelred of Mercia.