Public Holidays in September 2026 Around the World
In September 2026, 13 of the countries and regions we track take at least one day off — 17 public holidays in total, listed in date order below. The month's headline dates include Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving), Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day.
The busiest calendars this month are Japan (3), Canada (2) and Vietnam (2). Breaks that span a month boundary appear in full on both months' pages, so cross-border trips and business schedules can be planned straight off the tables. Meanwhile, China work 1 weekend make-up day this month — listed separately, since those are working days, not holidays.
| Date | Country | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2026 | Vietnam | National DayPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| September 2, 2026 | Vietnam | National DayPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| September 4, 2026 | India | Janmashtami (Vaishnava)Friday.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| September 7, 2026 | Brazil | Independence DayMonday.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| September 7, 2026 | Canada | Labour DayStatutory holiday | Statutory holiday |
| September 7, 2026 | United States | Labor DayFirst Monday of September.Federal holiday | Federal holiday |
| September 16, 2026 | Malaysia | Malaysia DayWednesday.Federal holiday | Federal holiday |
| September 21, 2026 | Japan | Respect for the Aged DayThird Monday of September.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| September 22, 2026 | Japan | Citizens' Holiday (Silver Week bridge)A working day sandwiched between two holidays becomes a holiday — this creates Silver Week.Bridge holiday | Bridge holiday |
| September 23, 2026 | Japan | Autumnal Equinox DayPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| September 23, 2026 | Saudi Arabia | Saudi National DayFixed Gregorian holiday (unification of the Kingdom in 1932). In 2026 it falls on a Wednesday; no substitute day applies.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| Sep 24 – 26 | South Korea | Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving)The eve, Chuseok itself (Sep 25) and the day after. No substitute, as none falls on a Sunday.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| Sep 25 – 27 | China | Mid-Autumn Festival3 days off (Fri–Sun).Public holiday | Public holiday |
| Sep 25 – 28 | Taiwan | Mid-Autumn Festival & Teachers' DayMid-Autumn Festival (Fri Sep 25) and Teachers' Day / Confucius’ Birthday (Mon Sep 28) bridge the weekend into a 4-day break.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| September 26, 2026 | Hong Kong | The day following the Chinese Mid-Autumn FestivalGeneral holiday | General holiday |
| September 26, 2026 | Macau | The day following the Mid-Autumn FestivalPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| September 30, 2026 | Canada | National Day for Truth and ReconciliationA federal statutory holiday since 2021. Also a statutory holiday in several provinces and territories, but not all.Statutory holiday | Statutory holiday |
Make-up workdays this month
These weekend dates are working days, not holidays — people work them to bank longer breaks.
| Date | Country | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 20, 2026 | China | National Day make-up workdayMake-up workday | Make-up workday |
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Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays are there in September 2026 worldwide?+
We count 17 public holidays in September 2026, spread across 13 of the 23 countries and regions we track, in date order in the table above. Breaks that spill over a month boundary are shown in full on both months.
Which countries have public holidays in September 2026?+
Vietnam, India, Brazil, Canada, United States and Malaysia and 7 more — 13 countries and regions in all. The table above gives the exact date for every holiday.
What are the first and last public holidays of September 2026?+
The month opens with National Day in Vietnam on Sep 1, and closes with National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada, ending Sep 30.
Does any country work make-up days in September 2026?+
Yes — 1 make-up workday falls this month, including China (Sep 20). Those weekends are worked, so they are listed separately from the holidays.
Can I download the September 2026 holidays as a calendar file?+
Yes. Every country's year page offers free ICS, CSV and PDF files that import straight into Google, Apple or Outlook Calendar, and subscribing to the ICS URL keeps the dates updated if a government revises them. Month pages have no file of their own — download per country instead.
Are these days off for everyone in those countries?+
Not necessarily. The table aggregates nationwide statutory holidays. Australia, Malaysia, India and Canada add state- or province-level days on top, so the real count there is higher; annual leave and employer shutdowns are not counted either. Observances that are not days off are excluded.