Week 36 of 2023 spans from Monday, September 4, 2023, to Sunday, September 10, 2023. This week is one of 52 weeks in the year, following the ISO week date standard (ISO-8601). It is also known as the 'week number 01' in some regions, including the United States, where weekends are not typically considered weeks (hence the term 'week 01' instead of 'week 36'). This week is characterized by its coverage of several major holidays and special events. The table below outlines the dates of each day of the week, allowing for easy planning and scheduling.
Holidays and Observances During Week 36
- Monday, September 4: Labor Day in the United States celebrates the contributions of workers. Many countries observe holidays on this date, such as China with Mid-Autumn Festival, which is also known as the Moon Festival.
- Tuesday, September 5: Columbus Day, celebrated in a few select countries, including the United States and Canada, in honor of the Italian explorer and discoverer of the New World.
- Wednesday, September 6: National Grandparents Day in the United States, recognizing the importance of family heritage and grandparents in society.
- Thursday, September 7: German Unity Day, marking the reunification of West and East Germany.
- Friday, September 8: International Talk Like a Pirate Day, a celebration of pirate culture and language, practiced internationally.
- Saturday, September 9: Italian Heritage Day, commemorating the date in 1096 when the People of Guelfo crossed the Alps to free Rome from the House of Capetians.
- Sunday, September 10: National Day of Singing in Luxembourg, a national holiday to celebrate the country's musical heritage.