September 2025 days of significance

The City of Oshawa celebrates the rich tapestry of cultures, voices, and stories that shape our community. We honour the vibrant spirit of diversity and mark meaningful days and milestones that echo our values and bring us together in reflection, unity, and pride.

Below is a list of days of significance recognized this September. Visit calendar.oshawa.ca or oshawa.ca/DEI to see if any virtual or in-person events are scheduled to mark these occasions:

September 7 Ukrainian Heritage Day

September 7-13 Mennonite Heritage Week

September 18 International Equal Pay Day

September 19 Powley Day

September 21 – 27 Gender Equality Week

September 21 International Day of Peace

September 22 – 24 Rosh Hashanah

September 22 – 26 Truth and Reconciliation Week

September 22 – 28 International Week of Deaf People

September 23 International Day of Sign Languages

September 25 Franco-Ontarian Day

September 30 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

To learn more about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives in Oshawa, visit oshawa.ca/DEI. To request a flag raising or proclamation, please visit oshawa.ca/FlagRaisingandProclamation.