Mabon is the second harvest festival on the modern Pagan Wheel of the Year, landing on or near the autumnal equinox when daylight and darkness are briefly equal. It is observed by modern Pagans, Wiccans, and many nature-based spiritualists as a moment to pause, give thanks, and prepare for the darker half of the year….

The September equinox marks the moment when the Sun appears to cross the celestial equator moving southward, giving nearly equal daylight and darkness across the globe. It signals the start of astronomical autumn in the Northern Hemisphere and astronomical spring in the Southern Hemisphere. This celestial event happens every year around 22–24 September and is…

National Raccoon Day is an informal annual observance dedicated to appreciating the raccoon, a highly adaptable mammal native to North America. It is marked by educators, wildlife rehabilitators, gardeners, and backyard naturalists who use the day to spotlight the species’ ecological role, share humane coexistence tips, and raise modest funds for local rescue centers. While…

Maha Navami is the ninth and penultimate day of the ten-day Sharada Navaratri festival celebrated across India and in many Hindu communities worldwide. It is dedicated to the worship of Goddess Durga in her fierce yet protective form, particularly as Siddhidatri or Mahishasuramardini, and marks the final day of intense invocation before Vijayadashami. While Navaratri…

Calan Gaeaf is the name many Welsh-speaking communities use for the night of 31 October and the following day, a period that coincides with what is now widely called Halloween and All Saints’ Day. It is observed by people who want to connect with Welsh seasonal customs, to remember ancestors, and to mark the beginning…

Unthanksgiving Day—also called the Indigenous Peoples’ Sunrise Ceremony—is observed on Alcatraz Island in San Francisco Bay every fourth Thursday of November. It gathers Native Americans and allies to honor centuries of Indigenous survival, resistance, and continuance rather than the settler-colonial Thanksgiving holiday. The event is not a counter-holiday for non-Natives to co-opt; it is a…

International NFT Day is a global, community-driven celebration held every year on September 20 to spotlight non-fungible tokens and their expanding role in art, gaming, music, sports, and digital identity. Anyone curious about blockchain culture—artists, collectors, developers, brands, educators, or casual observers—uses the day to share work, host talks, and explore practical uses beyond the…

International Coastal Cleanup Day is the planet’s largest volunteer effort focused on ocean and shoreline health. Each September, millions of people fan out across beaches, riverbanks, lakes, and inland waterways to remove trash and record what they find. The event is open to everyone—families, school groups, divers, paddlers, corporate teams, and solo visitors—who want to…

National Clean Up Day is an annual, nationwide call for volunteers to remove litter and debris from parks, shorelines, neighborhoods, and public spaces. It is open to everyone—families, schools, businesses, municipalities, and solo activists—who want to spend a few hours improving the places they share. The event exists because litter continues to accumulate faster than…

Losar is the Tibetan New Year, a multiday festival that begins on the first day of the lunisolar Tibetan calendar and is observed by Tibetans, Himalayan peoples, and Tibetan Buddhist communities worldwide. It blends ancient seasonal customs with Buddhist practices, giving families, monasteries, and entire towns a shared rhythm of reflection, cleansing, and renewal. The…