Your roadmap for september 2026
As Labor Day comes (later than usual), there are hints of fall and the holiday season ahead. Take this time to prepare. Start your Halloween costume. Book your flights for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Save money for all the events. We’ve got kits for travel and celebrations to help you out.
Dates to remember:
Monday, Sept. 7 – Labor Day
Friday, Sept. 11-Sunday, Sept. 13 – Rosh Hashanah
Tuesday, Sept. 15 - Quarterly income tax deadline for self-employed
Sunday, Sept. 20 – Yom Kippur
To Do:
Make a voting plan for the Nov. 3 elections
Pay bills
Save money for events, parties
Clean house
Prepare for meetings, volunteer work
Prepare for medical appointments
Prepare for concerts, parties, sports, theater
Other errands
Start thinking about …
Monday, Oct. 12 – Indigenous People’s Day
Saturday, Oct. 31 – Halloween
Sunday, Nov. 1 – Daylight Saving Time ends
Sunday, Nov. 1-Monday, Nov. 2 – Dias de los Muertos
Tuesday, Nov. 3 – Election Day
Sunday, Nov. 8 – Diwali
Wednesday, Nov. 11 – Veterans Day, Singles Day
Thursday, Nov. 26 – Thanksgiving
Saturday, Dec. 5 – Hanukkah begins
Friday, Dec. 25 – Christmas
Saturday, Dec. 26 – Kwanzaa begins
Thursday, Dec. 31 – New Year’s Eve
Use our checklists to help you plan:
Monthly Checklist – This helps you map out the month ahead by saving money for upcoming events and scheduling time for errands. And it’s free.
Yearly Adulting Checklist – Our free one-page guide makes sure you’ve completed your financial and health tasks.
Personal Goal Checklist – With our worksheet, you set a goal and create the steps you need to achieve it. Free.
New Life Starter Kit – Great for college graduates, this kit helps your job and apartment search. $25
Travel Kit – Plan your next trip. $25
Celebrations Kit – Host a party and get ready for the holidays. $25
Health Kit - Keep track of your medical history and appointments. $15
Safety Kit – Prepare a go-to bag and other tasks in case of emergencies. Free.