September 2026 Calendar
30 days · 22 weekdays · 8 weekend days · Starts on Tuesday
September 2026 Calendar
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 6 | 7 Labor Day | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 Patriot Day | 12 |
| 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 |
| 20 | 21 | 22 Autumnal Equinox | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 |
| 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 |
September 2026 Printable Calendar Templates
Choose from six free printable calendar styles. Click any image to open the PDF — ready to download or print.
Standard Calendar with Holidays
A classic monthly calendar with all US federal holidays clearly marked. Sunday start, perfect for home and office use. Holidays are highlighted in red so you never miss an important date.
Blank Calendar (Customizable)
A clean, uncluttered calendar with dates but no holidays or markings. Perfect for adding your own appointments, deadlines, birthdays, and personal events. Make it truly yours.
Printable Minimal Calendar
A minimalist design optimized for printing. Clean lines, no distractions, and printer-friendly layout that looks great on any paper size. Ink-saving design.
Calendar — Week Starts Monday
A specially formatted calendar with Monday as the first day of the week. Ideal for business planning and for users who prefer the international week layout used in Europe and many parts of the world.
Stylish Themed Calendar
A beautifully designed calendar with charming seasonal themes, floral accents, and appealing colors. Brighten up your workspace or kitchen wall with this delightful design.
Completely Blank Template
A truly blank calendar grid with no dates at all — just the day headers and empty cells. Use it for any month of any year. Ideal for reusable planning, classroom activities, or custom scheduling.
September 2026 Holidays & Observances
Labor Day
Labor Day honors the contributions and achievements of American workers. Observed on the first Monday of September, it also marks the unofficial end of summer. Many Americans celebrate with barbecues, parades, and a final summer getaway.
Tradition: Barbecues, parades, end-of-summer beach trips, and retail sales. It is also traditionally the last day of the year when wearing white is considered fashionable.
Patriot Day
Patriot Day honors the memory of those who died in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Flags are flown at half-staff, and a national moment of silence is observed at 8:46 AM Eastern Time.
Tradition: Moment of silence, flag ceremonies, memorial services, and community service projects.
Autumnal Equinox
The autumnal equinox marks the official first day of fall in the Northern Hemisphere. On this day, the Sun crosses the celestial equator, and day and night are approximately equal in length. From this point forward, nights will grow longer than days until the winter solstice.
Sky Events in September 2026
Full Moon — Harvest Moon
September 17, 2026September's full moon is the Harvest Moon, the full moon closest to the autumn equinox. Unlike other full moons, the Harvest Moon rises at nearly the same time for several consecutive nights, historically giving farmers extra light to bring in their crops.
September: History and Traditions
Origin of the Name
September comes from the Latin word "septem," meaning "seven." In the original Roman calendar, September was the seventh month (March was the first). When January and February were added, September became the ninth month but kept its original name.
What Was It Called Before?
In Old English, September was called 'Hāligmōnaþ' (Holy Month), associated with religious festivals and the harvest.
Fun Facts
- September is the only month with the same number of letters as its numerical position in the calendar (9).
- September is National Chicken Month, National Honey Month, and National Piano Month.
- The birthstone for September, the sapphire, was believed to protect against poisoning — ancient rulers would drink from sapphire cups.
- More babies are born in September than any other month in the US, counting back 9 months from September puts conception during the December holiday season.
September Birthstone and Flowers
Sapphire — Birthstone
Color: Deep blue (but comes in many colors)
Symbolizes wisdom, loyalty, and nobility. Ancient Persians believed the Earth rested on a giant sapphire and its reflection colored the sky blue. Sapphires are associated with royalty — Princess Diana and Kate Middleton's engagement rings feature sapphires.
Sapphires and rubies are the same mineral (corundum). Red corundum is called ruby; all other colors are sapphire.
Birth Flowers
Love, wisdom, and faith. The name comes from the Greek word for "star" because of the flower's star-like shape.
Affection and mortality — morning glories bloom in the early morning and fade by afternoon, representing the fleeting nature of love and life.
September Zodiac Signs
Virgo
Date: August 23 – September 22
Element: Earth
Virgos are analytical, practical, hardworking, and kind. They pay attention to the smallest details.
Libra
Date: September 23 – October 22
Element: Air
Libras are diplomatic, fair-minded, gracious, and social. Represented by the scales, they seek balance, harmony, and justice in all aspects of life.
September 2026 Highlights
September ushers in autumn with cooler temperatures, changing leaves, and the start of the school year. Use our September 2026 calendar to organize school schedules, fall activities, and the transition from summer to autumn routines.
Labor Day on September 7 provides a three-day weekend to close out the summer. It's one of the busiest travel weekends of the year and the traditional kickoff of football season.
Frequently Asked Questions About September 2026
How many days are in September?
September has 30 days.
What holidays are in September 2026?
September 2026 includes Labor Day (September 7), Patriot Day (September 11), and the Autumnal Equinox (September 22).
When does fall start in 2026?
Fall 2026 begins on September 22 with the autumnal equinox.
What is the September birthstone?
The September birthstone is the sapphire, a deep blue gemstone symbolizing wisdom and loyalty.
What are the September zodiac signs?
September has two zodiac signs: Virgo (August 23 – September 22) and Libra (September 23 – October 22).
When does the September 2026 full moon occur?
The September 2026 full moon — known as the Harvest Moon — occurs on September 17, 2026.
What day of the week is September 1, 2026?
September 1, 2026 falls on a Tuesday.