September is the ninth month of the year in both the
Julian
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People
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* Julian (Rome), referring to the Roman gens Julia, with imperial dynasty offshoots
* Saint Julian (disambiguation), several Christian saints
* Julian (give ...
and Gregorian calendars, the third of four months to have a length of 30 days, and the fourth of five months to have a length of fewer than 31 days. September in the
Northern Hemisphere
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and March in the Southern Hemisphere are seasonally equivalent.
In the Northern hemisphere, the beginning of the meteorological
autumn
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is on 1 September. In the Southern hemisphere, the beginning of the meteorological spring is on 1 September.
September marks the beginning of the ecclesiastical year in the Eastern Orthodox Church. It is the start of the
academic year
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School holiday
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Martius
Martius may refer to:
* Martius (month) the month of March on the ancient Roman calendar
* Campus Martius, the "Field of Mars" in ancient Rome
* Telo Martius, an ancient name for Toulon, France
People
* Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794–1 ...
'') the first month of the year until perhaps as late as 451 BC. After the calendar reform that added
January
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and
February
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to the beginning of the year, September became the ninth month but retained its name. It had 29 days until the Julian reform, which added a day.
September events
Ancient Roman
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observances for September include Ludi Romani, originally celebrated from September 12 to September 14, later extended to September 5 to September 19. In the 1st century BC, an extra day was added in honor of the deified Julius Caesar on 4 September. Epulum Jovis was held on September 13. Ludi Triumphales was held from September 18–22. The Septimontium was celebrated in September, and on December 11 on later calendars. These dates do not correspond to the modern Gregorian calendar.
September was called "harvest month" in Charlemagne's calendar. September corresponds partly to the Fructidor and partly to the Vendémiaire of the
first French republic
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. September is called ''Herbstmonat'', harvest month, in Switzerland. The
Anglo-Saxon
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s called the month ''Gerstmonath'', barley month, that crop being then usually harvested.
In 1752, the British Empire adopted the Gregorian calendar. In the British Empire that year, September 2 was immediately followed by September 14.
On Usenet, it is said that September 1993 (
Eternal September
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) never ended.
September in astronomy and astrology
The September equinox takes place in this month, and certain observances are organized around it. It is the Autumn equinox in the Northern Hemisphere, and the
Vernal equinox Spring equinox or vernal equinox or variations may refer to:
* March equinox, the spring equinox in the Northern Hemisphere
* September equinox, the spring equinox in the Southern Hemisphere
Other uses
* Nowruz, Persian/Iranian new year which be ...
in the Southern Hemisphere. The dates can vary from 21 September to 24 September (in UTC).
September is mostly in the sixth month of the astrological calendar (and the first part of the seventh), which begins at the end of March/Mars/Aries.
September symbols
* September's
birthstone
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aster
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** List of ''Aster'' synonyms, other genera formerly included in ''Aster'' and still called asters in English
* Aster (cell biology), a cellular structure shap ...
.
* The zodiac signs for the month of September are Virgo (until September 22) and Libra (September 23 onwards).. Signs in UT/GMT for 1950–2030.
Observances
''This list does not necessarily imply either official status or general observance.''
Non-Gregorian observances: 2020 dates
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List of observances set by the Bahá'í calendar
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Organizations
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List of observances set by the Chinese calendar
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Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
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(United Kingdom)
*Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month
*Leukemia and Lymphoma Awareness Month
*Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
*Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month
*National Suicide Prevention Month
Childhood Obesity
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National Prostate Health Month
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White Balloon Day
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Labor Day
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Australia
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( Roman Catholic Church, October 2 in most locations, first Sunday in September by special dispensation)
Staffordshire
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National Payroll Week
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National Suicide Prevention Week
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Labour Day
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Church of Scientology
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Latvia
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National Grandparents' Day
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National POW/MIA Recognition Day
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German diaspora
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Software Freedom Day
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Switzerland
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Japan
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Japan
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Guldize
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Japan
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Neopaganism
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Latvia
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Neopaganism
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Native American Day
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Gold Star Mother's Day
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American Indian Day
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September Declaration The September Declaration (Dutch: ''Septemberverklaring'') is the annual government policy statement of Flanders in the form of a speech by the Minister-President of Flanders to the members of the Flemish Parliament. The Declaration, drafted by the ...
Ask a Stupid Question Day
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Eritrea
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Constitution Day (Slovakia)
National holidays in Slovakia
See also Remembrance days in Slovakia.
References
Zákon č. 241/1993 Z. z. o štátnych sviatkoch, dňoch pracovného pokoja a pamätných dňochNational and Bank Holidays in Slovakia
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Japan
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Honduras
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Journalist Day
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Table of Taiwan holidays
Public holidays
Unofficial holidays
The following holidays are also observed on Taiwan, but are not official holidays obser ...
National Arbor Week
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Australia
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Independence Day
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Independence Day
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National Day (Vietnam)
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German Empire
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Republic of China
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Feast of San Marino and the Republic
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Flag Day (Australia)
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Independence Day
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Levy Mwanawasa Day
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Clear Day
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''Clear Da ...
International Day of Charity
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Bonaire
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Independence Day
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Unification Day (Bulgaria)
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Air Force Day (Pakistan)
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Australia
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World Physical Therapy Day World PT Day is observed to generate awareness about the crucial contribution physiotherapists make to society, enabling people to be mobile, well, and independent. This is observed on 8 September. Designated in 1996, World PT Day is promoted by Wo ...
Japan
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Day of the Victims of Holocaust and of Racial Violence
Remembrance Days in Slovakia are working days.
For Public holidays in Slovakia see National holidays in Slovakia
National holidays in Slovakia
See also Remembrance days in Slovakia.
References
Zákon č. 241/1993 Z. z. o štátnych sviat ...
Independence Day
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Saint George's Caye Day
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Public holidays
*(*) Moveable holidays
*(**) Replacement days:
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Rastafari
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Mindfulness Day
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National Day of Encouragement
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International Chocolate Day
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Hindi Diwas
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World Lymphoma Awareness Day
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Events Pre-1600
* 1111 – Highest Galician nobility led by Pedro Fróilaz de Traba and the bishop Diego Gelmírez crown Alfonso VII as "King of Galicia".
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Constitution Week
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History
The observance runs annually from September 17 to September 23. It was officially enacted on August 2, 1956, by President Dwight D. ...
, runs from September 17–23
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Heroes' Day (Angola)
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Fiestas Patrias (Chile)
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Okinawa Prefecture
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Armed Forces Day (Chile)
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Dates for the year 2023
History
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Day of the First Public Appearance of the Slovak National Council
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Fiestas Patrias (Chile)
The Fiestas Patrias (literally Homeland Holidays) of Chile consist of two days, with a third one added on some years:
* 18 September, in commemoration of the proclamation of the First Governing Body of 1810, and marking the beginning of th ...
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Independence Day
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Independence Day
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National Youth Day (Thailand)
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Oil Workers' Day
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Customs Service Day
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National Volunteer Day
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An independence day is an annual event commemorating the anniversary of a nation's independence or statehood, usually after ceasing to be a group or part of another nation or state, or more rarely after the end of a military occupation. Man ...
Independence Day
An independence day is an annual event commemorating the anniversary of a nation's independence or statehood, usually after ceasing to be a group or part of another nation or state, or more rarely after the end of a military occupation. Man ...
, celebrates the independence of Belize from the United Kingdom in 1981.
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Independence Day
An independence day is an annual event commemorating the anniversary of a nation's independence or statehood, usually after ceasing to be a group or part of another nation or state, or more rarely after the end of a military occupation. Man ...
Student's Day (Bolivia)
Spring day is a holiday marking the coming of the spring season, which takes place in different countries, on varying dates.
Northern Hemisphere Albania
Albania celebrates the lunar Spring Day, the so-called ''Summer Day'' (), on 14 March, and i ...
American Business Women's Day
American Business Women's Day is an American holiday, nationally recognized on September 22.
September 22 marks the 1949 founding date of the American Business Women's Association, the mission of which is "to bring together businesswomen of dive ...
Independence Day
An independence day is an annual event commemorating the anniversary of a nation's independence or statehood, usually after ceasing to be a group or part of another nation or state, or more rarely after the end of a military occupation. Man ...
Independence Day
An independence day is an annual event commemorating the anniversary of a nation's independence or statehood, usually after ceasing to be a group or part of another nation or state, or more rarely after the end of a military occupation. Man ...
, celebrates the independence of Mali from France in 1960.
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OneWebDay
OneWebDay is an annual day of Internet celebration and awareness held on September 22. The stated goal of founder Susan P. Crawford is for OneWebDay to foster and make visible a global constituency that cares about the future of the Internet.
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, an annual day of Internet celebration and awareness, started in 2006.
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Resistance Fighting Day
Resistance Fighting Day () also known as Otto Tief Government Day () is a public holiday in Estonia which takes on 22 September. It honors the Estonian commander Otto Tief's attempt to restore Estonian independence in 1944. The holiday is a dat ...
World Car-Free Day
World Car Free Day, which is celebrated on September 22, encourages motorists to give up their cars for a day. Organized events are held in some cities and countries.
The events, which vary by location, give motorists and commuters an idea ...
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Events Pre-1600
* 38 – Drusilla, Caligula's sister who died in June, with whom the emperor is said to have an incestuous relationship, is deified.
* 1122 – Pope Callixtus II and Holy Roman Emperor Henry V agree to the Concordat ...
Teachers' Day (Brunei)
Teachers' Day is a special day for the appreciation of teachers, and may include celebrations to honor them for their special contributions in a particular field area, or the community tone in education. This is the primary reason why countries ce ...
Constitution Day (Cambodia)
Cambodia has numerous public holidays, including memorial holidays and religious holidays of Buddhist origin. The Khmer traditional calendar, known as ''Chântôkôtĕ'', is a lunisolar calendar although the word itself means lunar calendar. Wh ...
Independence Day (Guinea-Bissau)
This is a list of the ten holidays in Guinea-Bissau. Employers must compensate workers on these days. Other holidays can be declared at any time.
Public holidays
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Mahidol Day
Public holidays in Thailand are regulated by the government, and most are observed by both the public and private sectors. There are usually nineteen public holidays in a year, but more may be declared by the cabinet. Other observances, both offi ...
New Caledonia Day
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National Youth Day
National Youth Day is a holiday dedicated to the youths of a country. It is observed by 18 countries, on many dates throughout the year. The United Nations agreed on the date of 12 August in 1999 in South Africa.
National Youth Day
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Nauru
Nauru ( or ; na, Naoero), officially the Republic of Nauru ( na, Repubrikin Naoero) and formerly known as Pleasant Island, is an island country and microstate in Oceania, in the Central Pacific. Its nearest neighbour is Banaba Island in Ki ...
Dominion Day
Dominion Day was a day commemorating the granting of certain countries Dominion status — that is, "autonomous Communities within the British Empire, equal in status, in no way subordinate one to another in any aspect of their domestic or external ...
Johnny Appleseed Day
John Chapman (September 26, 1774March 18, 1845), better known as Johnny Appleseed, was an American pioneer Plant nursery, nurseryman who introduced apple trees to large parts of Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, and Ontario, as well as th ...
Consumación de la Independencia
In Mexico there are three major kinds of public holidays:
* Statutory holiday: Holidays observed all around Mexico. Employees are entitled to a day off with regular pay and schools (public and private) are closed for the day.
* Civic holiday: T ...
French Community Holiday
The Belgian French Community Holiday (french: link=no, Fête de la Communauté française) is a holiday on 27 September, held only in the French Community of Belgium. It is also variously translated as Day of the French Community, French Community ...
Polish Underground State's Day
Holidays in Poland are regulated by the Non-working Days Act of 18 January 1951 (Ustawa z dnia 18 stycznia 1951 o dniach wolnych od pracy; Journal of Laws 1951 No. 4, Item 28). The Act, as amended in 2010, currently defines thirteen public holida ...
World Tourism Day
Since 1980, the United Nations World Tourism Organization has celebrated World Tourism Day as international observances on September 27. This date was chosen as on that day in 1970, the Statutes of the UNWTO were adopted. The adoption of these S ...
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Events Pre-1600
*48 BC – Pompey disembarks at Pelusium upon arriving in Egypt, whereupon he is assassinated by order of King Ptolemy XIII.
* 235 – Pope Pontian resigns. He is exiled to the mines of Sardinia, along with Hippolytus ...
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Ask a Stupid Question Day
Ask a Stupid Question Day is a holiday that is sometimes celebrated in the United States, usually by school students and teachers. Although Ask a Stupid Question Day's default date is September 28, in practice it is usually observed on the last sc ...
Czech Statehood Day
Public holidays in the Czech Republic:
See also
* Public holidays in Slovakia
References
External links
Travel Advice official web of the Czech Republic
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Freedom from Hunger Day
The first Freedom from Hunger Day was held on September 28, 2006 to increase awareness about global hunger and promote Freedom from Hunger's empowerment of women around the world. The event included walk-through exhibits of regions where Freedom fr ...
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International Right to Know Day
The International Day for Universal Access to Information (IDUAI) was proclaimed on 15 October 2019 at the 74th UN General Assembly to be held on 28 September.
Initially the day (commonly called the Access to Information Day) was designated by t ...
World Rabies Day
World Rabies Day is an international awareness campaign coordinated by the Global Alliance for Rabies Control, a non-profit organization with headquarters in the United States. It is a United Nations Observance and has been endorsed by internatio ...
National Coffee Day
International Coffee Day (1 October) is an occasion that is used to promote and celebrate coffee as a beverage, with events now occurring in places around the world. The first official date was 3 October 2015, as agreed by then International C ...
(multiple countries, see article)
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Inventors' Day Inventors' Day is a day of the year set aside by a country to recognise the contributions of inventors. Not all countries recognise Inventors' Day. Those countries which do recognise an Inventors' Day do so with varying degrees of emphasis and on ...
quarter days
In British and Irish tradition, the quarter days were the four dates in each year on which servants were hired, school terms started, and rents were due. They fell on four religious festivals roughly three months apart and close to the two solstic ...
São Tomé and Príncipe
São Tomé and Príncipe (; pt, São Tomé e Príncipe (); English: " Saint Thomas and Prince"), officially the Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe ( pt, República Democrática de São Tomé e Príncipe), is a Portuguese-speaking i ...
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Birth of Morelos
In Mexico there are three major kinds of public holidays:
* Statutory holiday: Holidays observed all around Mexico. Employees are entitled to a day off with regular pay and schools (public and private) are closed for the day.
* Civic holiday: T ...
Independence Day (Botswana)
The Independence Day of Botswana, commonly called Boipuso, is a national holiday observed in Botswana on September 30 of every year. The date celebrates Botswana's Declaration of Independence from the United Kingdom on September 30, 1966.
Indepen ...