September 22nd Holidays: Celebrations and Observances Worldwide

September 22nd 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 22nd.

Holidays on September 22nd

  • In ancient Latvia, the first day of Mikeli, the Catching of Jumis.
  • In ancient Greece, the ninth and final day of the Eleusinian Mysteries, when the initiates made offerings to the dead.
  • RC Saints - It has been or still is the feast day of the following saints: Saints Digna & Emerita
  • In Europe and in cities throughout the world, Car Free Day.
  • Mali - Independence Day (from France, 1960)
  • Bulgaria - Independence Day 1908
  • French Republican Calendar - Raisin (Grape) Day, first day in the Month of VendTmiaire
  • Autumnal equinox in the Northern hemisphere, Vernal equinox in the Southern hemisphere 1996, 2000, 2004, 2005, 2008, 2009, 2012 (by UT).

Saints celebrated on September 22nd

  • Saint Emmeramus
  • Saint Florentius
  • Saint Jonas
  • Saint Thomas of Villanueva
  • Saint Sanctinus
  • Saint Salaberga
  • Saint Phocas
  • Saint Maurice
  • Saint Lolanus
  • Saint Lioba