September 19 pairs a whole day of playful pirate talk with a day devoted to one of the world's cutest and most endangered animals. Break out your best "Ahoy!" and your softest spot for fuzzy tree-dwellers.
International Talk Like a Pirate Day
International Talk Like a Pirate Day began in 1995, when friends John Baur and Mark Summers were playing racquetball in Albany, Oregon, and started teasing each other in pirate slang. They celebrated it among friends for years under the pirate names Ol' Chumbucket and Cap'n Slappy, until a 2002 letter to humor columnist Dave Barry, who wrote about it in his column, took the holiday worldwide.
😄 Fun fact: Real pirate crews came from all over the world and had no single accent, so the famous "Arrr" owes more to actor Robert Newton's 1950 turn as Long John Silver than to any actual pirate.
Ways to celebrate:
- Swap your usual hello and goodbye for "Ahoy, matey" and pirate lingo all day
- Pick your own pirate name, like the founders' Ol' Chumbucket and Cap'n Slappy
- Host a treasure hunt or a pirate-themed meal for family and friends
International Red Panda Day
International Red Panda Day is observed on the third Saturday of September to raise awareness for the red panda, a small tree-dwelling mammal native to the eastern Himalayas and southwestern China. It is listed as endangered by the IUCN, with habitat loss, poaching, and trafficking among the threats. The Red Panda Network, the conservation group behind the day, first held it in 2010 and has marked it every September since 2011.
😄 Fun fact: Despite the name, the red panda is not related to the giant panda at all, is about the size of a house cat, and also goes by nicknames like firefox and Himalayan raccoon.
Ways to celebrate:
- Watch red panda videos or visit a zoo that cares for them
- Donate to or adopt a red panda through a conservation group such as the Red Panda Network
- Share a red panda fact with a friend and help spread the word
💬 Tell us in the comments: what would your pirate name be, and would a red panda make a good first mate?
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FAQ
What is International Talk Like a Pirate Day?
It is a lighthearted holiday observed every September 19 that invites everyone to talk, and sometimes dress, like a pirate for the day.
Who started Talk Like a Pirate Day?
Friends John Baur and Mark Summers created it in 1995 during a racquetball game in Albany, Oregon, and it spread worldwide after humor columnist Dave Barry wrote about it in 2002.
What is International Red Panda Day?
It is an awareness day observed on the third Saturday of September, which falls on September 19 in 2026, to help protect the endangered red panda and its Himalayan forest habitat.
Are red pandas related to giant pandas?
No. Despite the shared name, red pandas are much smaller, spend much of their time in trees, and are not closely related to giant pandas.
What are other ways to celebrate today?
September 19 also includes International Coastal Cleanup Day, National Dance Day, and National Butterscotch Pudding Day, see the Other Celebrations section below.
What if today is my birthday?
If you are celebrating a birthday on September 19, check out our Birthday Gift Finder for your zodiac sign, birthstone, birth flower, and gift ideas specific to your day.
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September 19 Other Celebrations
International Coastal Cleanup Day is observed on the third Saturday of September and is coordinated by Ocean Conservancy, with volunteers in more than 100 countries picking up plastic and debris from beaches and waterways, an estimated 20 million pounds of trash each year. All you need to join is a pair of gloves, a bag, and a stretch of shoreline, which makes it a rare holiday where you leave the place better than you found it.
National Dance Day, observed on the third Saturday in September, was established by the TV series So You Think You Can Dance in partnership with the Dizzy Feet Foundation to promote dance as a way to stay fit and creative. No training is required, so turn up a favorite song and let your living room become the dance floor.
National Butterscotch Pudding Day serves up a creamy, comforting dessert on September 19. Butterscotch is made from brown sugar and butter and, despite the name, has no Scotch whisky in it, which makes it a perfectly safe treat for any pirate crew.
🎂 If Your Birthday Is Today
Born on September 19? In numerology, 19 blends the energies of 1 and 9, pairing independence and leadership with compassion and a wish to make a positive difference. Paired with Virgo's practical, detail-oriented streak, you get someone who leads by example, quietly and reliably.
Your birthstone is sapphire, long associated with wisdom, loyalty, and clear communication. Your birth flowers are the aster, a star shaped bloom symbolizing wisdom and purity, and the morning glory, which stands for affection and a fresh start each morning it opens.
Looking for a gift that fits all three symbols at once? Sapphire blue jewelry or decor nods to the birthstone, the zodiac sign, and the deep blue purple tones asters and morning glories share in the garden. If you're drawn to crystal healing traditions, Virgo is also associated with a different set of stones, citrine, lapis lazuli, tiger's eye, garnet, green aventurine, and carnelian, each believed to support different aspects of the sign's energy. You can also get the 6 stones Virgo Crystals Gift Set.
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