DEI in Action: September Holidays and Observances

In September, we recognize Hispanic Heritage Month, Labor Day, Native American Day and several Jewish holidays, including Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. As part of our work to foster a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion, we feature holidays, traditional observances and major days of religious significance each month.

September 6

​​​​​​​Labor Day in the United States

Labor Day honors the contribution that laborers have made to the country and is observed on the first Monday of September.

Learn more about Labor Day here.

September 6-8 (sundown to sundown)

Rosh Hashanah

Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year celebration, marking the creation of the world.

Learn more about Rosh Hashanah here.

September 15-16 (sundown to sundown)

Yom Kippur

Yom Kippur, the holiest day on the Jewish calendar, is a day of atonement marked by fasting and ceremonial repentance.

Learn more about Yom Kippur here.

September 15-October 15

Hispanic Heritage Month

Observed from September 15 to October 15, Hispanic Heritage Month corresponds with Mexican Independence Day, which is celebrated on September 16, and recognizes the revolution in 1810 that ended Spanish dictatorship.

Learn more about Hispanic Heritage Month here.

September 20-27

Sukkot

Sukkot is a seven-day Jewish festival giving thanks for the fall harvest.

Learn more about Sukkot here.

September 24

Native American Day

Native American Day is a Federal holiday observed annually on the fourth Friday in September in the state of California and Nevada and on the second Monday in October in South Dakota and Oklahoma, United States.

Learn more about Native American Day here.