National days, ongoing national weeks and months, and global observances for September 26, 2026. Plus historical events and birthdays.
September 26, 2026 celebrates National Pancake Day, plus 13 more. National Pancake Day on September 26 sets up a tall stack of syrupy goodness to celebrate! Set the table. Mix up the batter. Heat up the griddle. Because the butter is ready to melt and the flapjacks are delicious!
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September 26 is National Johnny Appleseed Day and we honor the man who made apple (and pear) trees grow heavy with the bounty of their fruit across most of this country. This fruity food holiday commemorate the day of Johnny Appleseed's birth and celebrates his legendary wit, wisdom, and enduring story.
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On the fourth Friday in September, National BRAVE Day honors women who lift each other up, rescue each other and make each other BRAVE.
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National Singles Day takes place on the Saturday of Singles week in September. The day recognizes nearly half of the U.S. population who, whether by choice or circumstance, remain unattached.
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On September 26, National Compliance Officer Day recognizes the professionals who oversee the regulations, policies and procedures of an organization, ensuring it conducts business ethically. Legally, these professionals carry a heavy burden.
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On September 26, National Situational Awareness Day brings attention to personal safety. This day highlights the importance of using situational awareness skills in everyday life to stay out of harm’s way.
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On September 26, National Shamu the Whale Day not only honors a famous whale, but also raising awareness about orcas in our oceans. These powerful predators are the largest member of the dolphin family.
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On the last Saturday in September, as part of the World's Largest Ghost Hunt, National Ghost Hunting Day kicks off an annual international investigation of the paranormal.
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The entire family gets involved with National Family Health And Fitness Day on the last Saturday in September.
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Each year National Hunting and Fishing Day falls on the fourth Saturday in September. The day recognizes the conservationists and preservationists found in those who hunt and fish across the country.
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Save Your Photos Day is always on a Saturday in September. This is a great day to back up those digital photos and organize all those boxes of Polaroids.
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National Public Lands Day (NPLD) is the nation’s largest, single-day volunteer effort for public lands.
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) promotes Seat Check Saturday in September each year. With one child under the age of 13 injured in an automobile accident every 33 seconds, the NHTSA hopes everyone will spread the news.
Read the full story →People born on September 26
Gardener and pioneer nurseryman who introduced trees grown with apple seeds.
A pioneer in the profession of social work who was in charge of implementing social work studies into the graduate level.
Considered one of the greatest poets of all time. He was awarded the 1948 Nobel Prize in Literature for his pioneering contributions to present-day poetry.
Race car driver and founder of NASCAR.
Self-described teen "junk food junkie" who turned fitness expert, nutrition guru, and motivational speaker as an adult.
Events that occurred on September 26 throughout history
British troops capture and begin the occupation of Philadelphia, the American capital city during that time.
Edmund Randolph is appointed the first Attorney General in America.
Thomas Jefferson is appointed the first Secretary of State in America.
Congress establishes Sequoia National Park. It was the second national park created and the first specifically to protect the giant sequoia from being logged.
The U.S. Mint stops printing the $1 and $3 gold coins, and the 3 cent piece.
Albert Einstein publishes the third of his Annus Mirabilis papers, introducing the special theory of relativity. The theory showed that time and distance change depending on the observer's relative speed and disregarded the old concept of absolute time and space.
Congress passes the Federal Trade Commission Act. The Act created the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to protect consumers and regulate competition.
Gangster Machine Gun Kelly creates the term "G-Men" while surrendering to the FBI.
Senior SS official August Frank issues a memorandum detailing how Jews should be "evacuated." The memo also detailed the handing of property confiscated from Jews during their deportation.
Rationing of sugar in the United Kingdom ends. Sugar rationing began in 1942, during WWII. Sugar was a prime component used to make explosives and fuels, resulting in the government regulating the distribution to assist the war effort.
The first Presidential debate is televised in Chicago between candidates Richard M. Nixon and John F. Kennedy.
Gilligan's Island makes it debut on CBS. The sitcom ran 98 episodes across 3 seasons between 1964 and 1967.
The Brady Bunch debuts on ABC. The sitcom ran 117 episodes between 1969 and 1974.
Knight Rider debuts on NBC. The night-time show ran four seasons and aired 90 episodes between 1982 and 1986.
The video game Fortnite: Battle Royale is released and quickly becomes the most popular game worldwide.
Longer-running observances that include this date.
Self-care Awareness Month
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National Suicide Prevention Month
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National Recovery Month
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Hispanic Heritage Month
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National Mushroom Month
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National Potato Month
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Self-improvement Month
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National Preparedness Month
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National Library Card Sign-up Month
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National Chicken Month
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Better Breakfast Month
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National Coupon Month
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