September is recognized as a national month for several important observances in the United States and internationally. Some of the key national awareness months in September include:
- National Americana Month, which celebrates American culture and heritage
- Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month, focusing on raising awareness about this lung disease
- National Chicken Month, National Yoga Month, National Preparedness Month, and National Apple Month, which promote various themes from food to health and safety
- National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, highlighting mental health and suicide prevention efforts
- Blood Cancer Awareness Month and Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, which focus on cancer awareness and support
- National Recovery Month, addressing substance use disorder recovery
- National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, promoting awareness about childhood obesity
September also marks the beginning of the fall season in the Northern Hemisphere and spring in the Southern Hemisphere, and it has 30 days
. The month is historically named after the Latin word septem , meaning seven, as it was originally the seventh month in the Roman calendar before calendar reforms shifted it to the ninth month
. In summary, September is a month dedicated to multiple national awareness causes, including Americana, pulmonary fibrosis, suicide prevention, preparedness, and various health-related observances
