Days to Celebrate in September

September on National Celebration Days is when the calendar pulls out a flannel shirt, grabs a pumpkin spice latte, and starts celebrating like it’s legally required. While kids head back to school, adults rejoice with National Coffee Day—because survival requires caffeine. You’ll find everything from Talk Like a Pirate Day (aye, matey!) to National Cheese Pizza Day (a true hero among holidays). Dust off your dictionary for National Punctuation Day, awkwardly high-five your coworkers on National Hug Your Boss Day, and channel your inner zen for National Be Late for Something Day. September bridges summer’s end and fall’s beginning with a bizarre buffet of celebrations that prove there’s always a reason to party—even if it’s just with a well-placed comma.