September 2026 Observances

Please see Seasonal Resources for other public health resources.
See other months.

Month-Long Observances

Back to School
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
Food Safety Education Month
Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month
National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month
National Preparedness Month
National Recovery Month
National Sickle Cell Month

National Suicide Prevention Month
Newborn Screening Awareness Month
Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
Public Health Laboratory Appreciation Month
Respiratory Season
Sickle Cell Awareness Month
Sepsis Awareness Month
Sexual Health Awareness Month
Suicide Prevention Month

Back to School

Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

Food Safety Education Month

Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month

National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month

National Healthy Aging Month

National Preparedness Month

National Recovery Month

Newborn Screening Awareness Month

VDH Preparing for Birth - videos and downloadable resources
Newborn Screening Awareness Month

Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

Public Health Laboratory Education Month

Respiratory Health Season

Respiratory Health Resources on the Comms Hub
Templates
- 2026-27 Respiratory Vaccine Template -- use in the fall to encourage vaccination
- 2026-27 Respiratory Illness Prevention Template -- use in the fall for prevention tips
- 2026-27 Flu Clinic Template -- use if hosting a flu and/or COVID clinic
- 2026-27 Respiratory Virus Peak Season Template -- use during peak season

Sepsis Awareness Month

Sexual Health Awareness Month

Sickle Cell Awareness Month

Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

Awareness Weeks

Suicide Prevention Week (Sept. 6-12)
Folic Acid Awareness Week (Sept. 13-19)
SepticSmart Week (Sept. 14-18)
Fungal Disease Awareness Week (Sept.15–19)
Child Passenger Safety Week (Sept. 21-27)
Rabies Awareness Week (Sept. 27-31)

Awareness Days

World Sexual Health Day (Sept. 4)
World Field Epi Day (Sept. 7)
Suicide Prevention Day (Sept. 10)
Get Ready for Flu Day (Sept. 16)
World Alzheimer's Day (Sept. 21)
World Contraception Day (Sept. 26)
World Enivronmental Health Day (Sept. 26)
National Gay Men’s HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (Sept. 27)
World Rabies Day (Sept. 28)
World Heart Day (Sept. 29)