September 2nd Holidays: Celebrations and Observances Worldwide

September 2nd is a day filled with various holidays, celebrations, observances, and historical significance around the world. From international events to national holidays and religious commemorations and saints, this date holds special meaning for many cultures and communities. Explore the list of holidays, observances and saints celebrated on September 2nd.

Holidays on September 2nd

  • Transnistria - Independence day, note Transnistria is not an internationally recognized independent state
  • Mauritius - Ganesh Chaturthi
  • Also see September 2 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • RC Saints - Saint Sophia
  • Sedan Day (Sedantag) - traditional national German holiday (see Sedan, France) that commemorates Prussia's victory over France in 1870, making the German Empire a reality.
  • Vietnam - National Day (independence from France, 1945)