Idea Starters for Writers - Calendar Days - 30 Days of Crazy Holidays & Special Occasions in September

by Edie Melson @EdieMelson

It’s time again for Calendar Days. 

These are fun to read and also a great way to jumpstart our creativity when looking for ideas for articles and blog posts. They’re also excellent writing prompts to help get your creative juices flowing.

Finally, calendar days are great conversation starters for social media sites like Facebook and Twitter.
Daily CelebrationsSeptember 1National No Rhyme (Nor Reason) DayNational Chicken Boy DayEmma M. Nutt Day (first female telephone operator)Building and Code Staff Appreciation DayLetter Writing Day
September 2V-J DayNational Lazy Mom’s DayBring Your Manners to Work DayCalendar Adjustment DayNational College Colors DayNational Blueberry Popsicle DayNational Beheading Day
September 3Skyscraper DayInternational Bacon DayWorld Beard DayInternational Turkey Vulture DayUS Bowling League DayNational Tailgating DayNational Welsh Rarebit Day
September 4National Wildlife DayPet Rock DayNational Macadamia Nut DayNational Newspaper Carrier Day
September 5Labor DayNational Cheese Pizza DayBe Late for Something DayInternational Day of Charity
September 6National Another Look Unlimited DayNational Read a Book DayNational Coffee Ice Cream DayFight Procrastination Day
September 7Buy a Book DayNational Acorn Squash DayNational Grandma Moses DayNational Neither Rain nor Snow DayNational Salami Day
September 8National Ampersand DayActors’ DayWorld Physical Therapy DayIguana Awareness DayInternational Literacy DayPardon Day
September 9Stand Up to Cancer DayNational Hug Your Boss DayNational Teddy Bear DayNational Wiener Schnitzel DayWonderful Weirdoes Day
September 10National TV Dinner DayNational Swap Ideas DayWorld Suicide Prevention DaySewing Machine Day (celebrated twice a year)
September 11Patriot Day (911 Remembrance)National Grandparents DayNational Pet Memorial DayNational Hug Your Hound DayNational Hot Cross Bun DayNational Make Your Bed DayNo News is Good news Day
September 12National Programmers DayNational Day of EncouragementNational Boss/Employee Exchange DayNational Chocolate Milkshake DayNational Video Games Day
September 13National Kids Take Over the Kitchen DayInternational Chocolate DayNational Ants on a Log DayDefy Superstition DayRoald Dahl DayFortune Cookie DayNational Peanut DayUncle Sam DayPositive Thinking Day
September 14National Kreme Filled Donut DayNational Live Creative DayNational Eat a Hoagie Day
September 15National Online Learning DayNational Linguine DayGoogle.com DayNational Double Cheeseburger DayNational Cheese Toast DayMake a Hat DayNational Felt Hat DayInternational Dot DayGreenpeace Day
September 16International Read An Ebook DayNational Cinnamon Raisin Bread DayNational Play-Doh DayNational Stepfamily Day National POW/MIA Recognition DayCollect Rocks DayMayflower DayAmerican Legion DayTrail of Tears Commemoration DayWorld Ozone DayGuacamole DayNational Working Parents Day
September 17Constitution Day & Citizenship DayBoys’ and girls’ Club Day for KidsInternational Country Music DayResponsible Dog Ownership DayNational Gymnastics DayBig Whopper Liar DayNational Monte Cristo DayNational Apple Dumpling DayInternational Eat an Apple DayInternational Coastal Cleanup Day
September 18Air Force BirthdayWater Monitoring DayNational Cheeseburger DayWife Appreciation DayNational Respect DayNational Women’s Friendship DayHug a Greeting Card Writer Day
September 19International Talk Like a Pirate DayRespect for the AgedNational Butterscotch Pudding Day
September 20National IT Professionals DayGet Ready DayNational Punch Day
September 21World Alzheimer’s DayNational Pecan Cookie DayInternational Peace DayMiniature Golf DayWorld Gratitude Day
September 22National White Chocolate DayAmerican Business Woman’s DayWorld Car Free DayNational Centenarians DayAKC Responsible Dog Ownership DayHobbit DayNational Ice Cream Cone DayElephant Appreciation DayDear Diary Day
September 23National American Pot Pie DayInnergize DayNative American DayHug a Vegetarian DayNational Checkers/Dogs in Politics DayRestless Legs Awareness Day
September 24National Punctuation DaySave Your Photos DayWorld Maritime DayNational Family Health and Fitness Day USANational Hunting and Fishing DayNational Public Lands DayInternational Rabbit DayNational Cherries Jubilee Day
September 25National gold Star Mother’s DayNational Comic Book DayBinge DayCooking DayNational Research Administrator DayMath Storytelling DayNational tune-Up DayPsychotherapy DayWorld Pharmacists DayWorld Dream DayNational One-Hit Wonder Day
September 26National Johnny Appleseed DayNational Pancake DayNational Dumping DayNational Shamu the Whale DayLove Note DayBatman DayFamily DayLumberjack Day
September 27National Chocolate Milk DayNational Woman Road Warrior DayInternational Lace DayNational Voter Registration DayNational Crush a Can DayAncestor Appreciation DayWorld Tourism Day
September 28National Strawberry Cream Pie DayNational Women’s Health & Fitness DayAsk a Stupid Question DayNational Good Neighbor Day
September 29World Heart DayWorld Maritime DayInternational Coffee DayVFW Day
September 30National Chewing Gum DayExtra Virgin Olive Oil DayNational Hot Mulled Cider DayNational Mud Pack DayInternational Translation Day
Now let's do a little brainstorming for next month. What are some of your favorite days from the list and how do you propose using them?
Don't forget to join the conversation!Blessings,Edie
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