September 14, 2026, is the 257th day of the year, with 108 days remaining, and it falls on a Monday, opening the thirty-eighth week of the year.
With 14 national and international days on the calendar, September 14 carries a nice thread from yesterday. Gobstopper Day celebrates the jawbreaker candy whose fame was amplified by Roald Dahl’s 1964 novel Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, a fitting follow-on to Roald Dahl Day. National Coloring Day, started by holiday creator Jace Shoemaker-Galloway, invites people to take a mindful pause with crayons and markers.
National Sober Day was founded in 2019 by Lori Massicot and Courtney Andersen of the Real Aligned Women community, recognizing sobriety during National Recovery Month. And National Boss/Employee Exchange Day, founded by Anne C. Moeller of Clio, Michigan, has bosses and employees swap roles for a day to see work from each other’s side.
National Days on September 14
All national & international days celebrated today
14 celebrations on this day Day 257 of 365 · 108 days left · week 38 · Virgo season · 🌒 waxing crescentNational Coloring Day
Started by holiday creator Jace Shoemaker-Galloway, inviting people to take a mindful pause with crayons, pencils, or markers as a relaxing act of self-expression.
Gobstopper Day
Celebrates the classic hard candy known as the jawbreaker, its fame amplified by Roald Dahl’s 1964 Charlie and the Chocolate Factory before becoming a real candy in the 1970s.
National Sober Day
Founded in 2019 by Lori Massicot and Courtney Andersen of the Real Aligned Women community, recognizing sobriety as a positive lifestyle choice during National Recovery Month.
National Boss/Employee Exchange Day
Founded by Anne C. Moeller of Clio, Michigan, encouraging bosses and employees to swap roles for a day and gain insight into each other’s responsibilities.
Here’s every observance celebrated on September 14, 2026.
National & International Days on September 14
Here’s a closer look at the 13 national and international days celebrated on September 14.
Gobstopper Day
Gobstopper Day celebrates the classic hard candy better known as the jawbreaker. The term “gobstopper” comes from the British slang word gob for mouth, and the candy itself has been enjoyed for generations as a long-lasting treat that slowly reveals colorful layers as it dissolves. Its fame was amplified by Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (1964) with the fictional “Everlasting Gobstopper,” later brought to life as a real candy in the 1970s.
I’m on Top of It Day
I’m on Top of It Day* (Second Monday of September) was created by Cozi, the company behind the Cozi Family Organizer app, to celebrate and reward busy families for staying on top of at least one nagging organizational task. The idea is to pick one thing, whether it’s a cluttered inbox, a to do list, or a messy closet, and get it under control for the day.
National Black and White Cookie Day
National Black and White Cookie Day celebrates the classic half chocolate, half vanilla iced cookie, a soft, cake like treat that dates back to 1902. It has long been especially popular in New York City delis and bakeries, and it even got a shoutout in an episode of Seinfeld. People mark the day by baking or buying black and white cookies to share with friends and family.
National Boss/Employee Exchange Day
National Boss/Employee Exchange Day* (First Monday after Labor Day) was founded by Anne C. Moeller of Clio, Michigan, as a creative way to encourage empathy and understanding in the workplace. On this day, bosses and employees swap roles to gain insight into each other’s responsibilities. The observance promotes collaboration, strengthens communication, and highlights leadership potential among employees, while also reminding managers of the daily challenges faced by their staff.
International Crab Fest Day
International Crab Fest Day falls on September 14 each year and is a casual food holiday built around cooking and eating crab. People mark it by steaming, boiling, grilling, or baking crabs, often serving them with melted butter for family and friends to share. Crabs are plentiful worldwide, with more than a million tons consumed globally every year, which is part of why this crustacean has earned its own day of celebration.
National Coloring Day
National Coloring Day, started by holiday creator Jace Shoemaker-Galloway, invites people to take a mindful pause with crayons, pencils, or markers. Unlike National Coloring Book Day (August 2), which focuses on published books, this day emphasizes coloring itself as a relaxing, creative, and therapeutic activity that encourages self-expression across all ages.
National Cream-Filled Donut Day
National Cream-Filled Donut Day celebrates one of the sweetest innovations in the history of baking. While donuts themselves trace back to Dutch settlers in early America, the tradition of filling them with cream likely evolved from European pastries in the 18th century, where custard- or jam-filled treats were already popular. By the late 19th century, American bakers began experimenting with richer fillings, creating the cream-filled donuts we know today.
🍩 National Donut Day or National Doughnut Day, celebrated in the United States and in some other countries, is on the first Friday of June of each year.
National Eat a Hoagie Day
National Eat a Hoagie Day celebrates the classic sandwich that became a staple of Philadelphia’s food culture and later spread nationwide. A hoagie—made with a long Italian roll filled with meats, cheeses, and toppings—likely originated in the early 20th century among Italian-American immigrants in Philadelphia.
National Field Hockey Day
National Field Hockey Day falls on September 14 each year and was started by USA Field Hockey, the sport’s national governing body, which is marking its 14th annual observance in 2026. The day celebrates the sport and honors the coaches, players, and volunteers who keep it running. It also encourages newcomers, especially young girls, to pick up a stick and give the game a try.
National Food Is Medicine Day
National Food Is Medicine Day was founded in 2023 by the Food Equality Initiative and Free From Market. It calls attention to the critical role of nutrition in preventing and managing chronic disease. It advocates for solutions such as produce prescription programs and medically tailored meals, especially for underserved communities. The observance builds on the long-standing “Food Is Medicine” movement, rooted in both modern public health initiatives and ancient wisdom, such as Hippocrates’ principle, “Let food be thy medicine.”
National Live Creative Day
National Live Creative Day, founded in 2016 by Creative Promotional Products, encourages people to embrace creativity as an essential part of everyday life—not just in traditional art forms, but in problem-solving, communication, and personal expression. The day serves as a reminder that creativity fuels innovation, resilience, and joy, whether expressed through painting, writing, cooking, designing, or simply thinking differently about challenges. By stepping outside routine and allowing space for imagination, individuals can unlock new perspectives, strengthen self-confidence, and contribute to a more inspired and connected world.
National Parents’ Day Off
National Parents’ Day Off, created by Epic (the children’s digital reading platform) in 2021, acknowledges the hard work of parenting and encourages parents to take a well-deserved break. Recognizing that self-care benefits both parents and children, the day complements July’s National Parents’ Day by giving caregivers a chance to rest and recharge.
National Rosa Tequila Day
National Rosa Tequila Day celebrates a unique variety of tequila aged in red wine barrels, giving it a distinctive pink hue and flavor profile. This innovation traces back to Don Dionisio “Nicho” Real in the 1950s, when he experimented with red wine barrels instead of bourbon. The modern observance, first promoted in 2022 by Calirosa Tequila in partnership with the Real family, highlights both tradition and innovation in tequila-making while encouraging exploration of this colorful spirit.
National Sober Day
National Sober Day, founded in 2019 by Lori Massicot and Courtney Andersen of the Real Aligned Women community, recognizes sobriety as a positive lifestyle choice. Held during National Recovery Month, it encourages those in recovery, as well as allies, to embrace a life free of alcohol. The day challenges stigma around addiction, promotes community support, and celebrates the joy and health benefits that come with sobriety.
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National Virginia Day
National Virginia Day honors the Commonwealth of Virginia, one of the original thirteen colonies and a state central to U.S. history. Known as the “Mother of Presidents” for producing eight U.S. presidents, Virginia was home to Jamestown (1607), Yorktown (site of the Revolutionary War’s end), and Appomattox (where the Civil War concluded). Beyond politics, Virginia offers cultural and culinary heritage—Smithfield ham, blue crabs, peanuts—as well as scenic landscapes stretching from the Blue Ridge Mountains to the Atlantic coast.
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