September 22, 2025, on the National Day Calendar®
SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 | NATIONAL ICE CREAM CONE DAY | NATIONAL STATES AND CAPITALS DAY | NATIONAL BROWN BUTTER DAY | NATIONAL ONLINE RECOVERY DAY | NATIONAL GIRLS' NIGHT | NATIONAL FAMILY DAY | HOBBIT DAY | AMERICAN BUSINESS WOMEN'S DAY | NATIONAL CENTENARIAN'S DAY | NATIONAL WHITE CHOCOLATE DAY | NATIONAL ELEPHANT APPRECIATION DAY | DEAR DIARY DAY | AUTUMNAL EQUINOX | CAR FREE DAY
NATIONAL ICE CREAM CONE DAY
Despite the official end of summer, National Ice Cream Cone Day continues celebrating on September 22! I scream! You scream! We all scream for ice cream! #IceCreamConeDay
NATIONAL STATES AND CAPITALS DAY | September 22
NATIONAL STATES AND CAPITALS DAY
September 22 focuses on raising awareness and sharing education about all 50 states and their capitals on National States and Capitals Day. #NationalStatesandCapitalsDay
NATIONAL BROWN BUTTER DAY | September 22
NATIONAL BROWN BUTTER DAY
September 22 is National Brown Butter Day! This saucy food holiday celebrates the delicious results of transforming simple butter into a culinary delight. #NationalBrownButterDay
NATIONAL ONLINE RECOVERY DAY | September 22
NATIONAL ONLINE RECOVERY DAY
On September 22, National Online Recovery Day reminds us that quality substance abuse treatment and recovery support is available entirely online – offering the highest level of privacy and accessibility, in order to reach the millions of people who really need it. #NationalOnlineRecoveryDay
NATIONAL GIRLS' NIGHT | September 22
NATIONAL GIRLS' NIGHT
Grab your besties, on September 22nd – it's National Girls' Night! National Girls’ Night encourages women to gather with their best girlfriends for a night in to relax, recharge, and foster meaningful connections. #GirlsNight
NATIONAL FAMILY DAY
On the fourth Monday in September, National Family Day encourages everyone to gather around the table and enjoy a meal together. #NationalFamilyDay
HOBBIT DAY
Explore the Shire in Middle Earth on September 22 because it's Hobbit Day. While there, celebrate the birthdays of Bilbo and Frodo Baggins. #HobbitDay
AMERICAN BUSINESS WOMEN'S DAY
On September 22, American Business Women's Day honors the accomplishments of the business women across the nation. Take a moment to reflect on the contributions and achievements of the millions of women in the workforce. Also, consider the impact of millions of women business owners in the U.S. #AmericanBusinessWomensDay
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NATIONAL CENTENARIAN'S DAY
On September 22, National Centenarian's Day honors those who've celebrated 100 birthdays or more. If that's you, HAPPY BIRTHDAY! #NationalCentenariansDayc
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NATIONAL WHITE CHOCOLATE DAY
Satisfy your sweet tooth on National White Chocolate Day on September 22. Enjoy it with pretzels or drizzled on pastries. It's a versatile confection with many ways to celebrate! #WhiteChocolateDay
NATIONAL ELEPHANT APPRECIATION DAY
If you didn't remember September 22 is National Elephant Appreciation Day, it's fine. We're sure the elephant probably didn't forget. #ElephantAppreciationDay
DEAR DIARY DAY
Dear Diary, today is September 22 and we are thanking you for helping us document our lives. On Dear Diary Day write an extra entry. For those who don't keep a diary, consider starting one. #DearDiaryDay
AUTUMNAL EQUINOX
The Autumnal Equinox in September ushers in a change of season. It is observed annually when the sun can be seen directly overhead along the equator. The day marks the end of summer and beginning of fall in the Northern Hemisphere. #AutumnalEquinox
CAR FREE DAY
On September 22, Car Free Day encourages motorists around the world to give up their vehicles for a day. Car Free Day aims to see what life would be like without cars on the road. #CarFreeDay
Coming on September 23, 2025
National Days
NATIONAL GREAT AMERICAN POT PIE DAY
NATIONAL SNACK STICK DAY
TEAL TALK DAY
RESTLESS LEGS AWARENESS DAY
NATIONAL CHECKERS DAY
INNERGIZE DAY
CELEBRATE BISEXUALITY DAY
Notable Birthdays for September 22
Paul Hugh Emmett (1900-1985) - Chemical engineer who developed the BET Theory (measuring surface area of porous materials).
Ellen Church (1904-1965) - The first female airline stewardess in the U.S.
Allan "Rocky" Lane (1909-1973) - Voice actor of Mr. Ed and Red Ryder.
Gene Mingo (1938-Still Living) - The first Black placekicker in American football.
Debby Boone (1956-Still Living) - 1970s singer of the hit You Light Up My Life.
Beth Catlin (1958-Still Living) - Autistic savant who has the ability to recall the names, birthdates, and addresses of the people she has met.
Joan Jett (1958-Still Living) - Singer of the hits I Love Rock 'n Roll and I Hate Myself for Loving You.
Scott Baio (1960-Still Living) - Actor who played Chachi on the sitcom Happy Days.
Memorable Events for September 22
1789 - The U.S. Postmaster General office is established.
1862 - Abraham Lincoln releases a preliminary version of the Emancipation Proclamation.
1915 - Xavier University opens as the first Black Catholic College in the U.S.
1975 - Sara Jane Moore tries to assassinate President Ford.
1976 - Charlie's Angels debut on t.v.