What is the holiday today: September 28, 2026

Among the unusual holidays, which are also celebrated on September 28:

In the Czech Republic, September 28 is St. Wenceslas Day, the Day of Czech Statehood. In the Republic of China (Taiwan), it is Teacher’s Day. In Guinea, it is Referendum Day.

According to the Orthodox calendar, on September 28, 2026, the feast of the Exaltation of the Holy and Life-giving Cross of the Lord is celebrated.

On this day, believers remember:

On September 28, 2026, Orthodox believers remember the holy Great Martyr Nikita of Gotfa, and in the national calendar this day is called Nikita Gooseatnik or Nikita Reporez. The day was nicknamed “The Caterpillar” because at this time wild geese went south, and the farms began the autumn slaughter of fattened birds over the summer. “Reporez” the day was called because of the ripening of turnips, which peasants began to remove from the beds.

According to the life, Saint Nikita lived in the IV century on the banks of the Danube, accepted baptism and preached Christianity among his compatriots-Goths. For denouncing the sins of the pagan ruler Athanarich, he was captured and tortured, but he did not renounce his faith. The martyr was sentenced to be burned, but according to legend, the fire did not burn his body. Later the relics of the saint were transferred to Constantinople.

The Holy Great Martyr Nikita of Gotth is one of the most revered figures of the early Christian Church, whose life and martyrdom became an example of the steadfastness of faith for many generations of believers. He came from the Gothic tribe, who in the fourth century inhabited vast territories along the banks of the Danube and the northern coast of the Black Sea. The Gothic tribes were a significant political and military force at the time, but remained religiously predominantly pagan, worshipping their traditional deities.

Nikita was born and raised in this pagan environment, but his spiritual path developed differently from that of most tribesmen. According to church tradition, around 325 he was baptized, becoming a Christian. This year has a special significance in the history of the church: it was then that the First Ecumenical Council was held in Nicaea, at which the Nicene Creed was adopted and the Arian heresy was condemned. Acceptance of baptism in such a significant period indicates that Nikita was not just an ordinary believer, but a person who was deeply aware of the essence of Christian teaching and ready to follow it regardless of circumstances.

Preaching activities

After his baptism, Nikita began an active preaching of Christianity among his fellow tribesmen. It was a difficult mission: the Goths, being pagans, were wary and sometimes hostile to the new faith, which destroyed the habitual way of their spiritual life. Nevertheless, Nikita’s sermon proved successful. He succeeded in bringing to Christianity many Goths who were baptized and became members of the church. This fact speaks of the outstanding personal qualities of the saint – his conviction, eloquence and ability to inspire people to change their lives by their example.

Nikita’s preaching was not limited to the spread of Christian teaching. He also actively denounced sins and vices, including among representatives of the nobility and rulers. This position could not but provoke a response from the pagan elite of Gothic society, which saw Christianity as a threat to its power and the traditional order.

Conflict with Athanarich

The turning point in Nikita’s life came when the Gothic leader Atanarich returned to power. This ruler was a staunch pagan and an ardent opponent of Christianity. Returning from exile, Athanarich began a large-scale persecution of his fellow tribesmen who adopted the Christian faith. Christians were persecuted, tortured and executed. Nikita, as one of the most active preachers and authoritative Christians, was among the first to fall upon the wrath of the ruler.

According to life, Nikita not only did not hide from danger, but also openly denounced Atanarich for sins and lawlessness. Such courage was tantamount to signing a death sentence, but the saint remained faithful to his convictions. He was captured and subjected to severe torture, demanding a renunciation of the Christian faith. However, Nikita withstood all the tortures and did not betray Christ.

Martyrdom

After unsuccessful attempts to force Nikita to renounce his faith, he was sentenced to be burned at the stake. The execution was to take place in Bessarabia, on the territory of modern Moldova and southern Ukraine. According to legend, around the year 372 Nikita was martyred, but a miracle happened: the fire did not burn his body. This fact was taken as a sign of the special sanctity of the martyr and became another evidence of the truth of his faith.

The body of the saint remained unburied for some time. Later, a friend of Nikita, whose name has not been preserved in the sources, managed to take the remains of the martyr and transport them to the city of Mopsuestia, located in Cilicia, in the southeast of Asia Minor. There he buried the body of the saint with honor. Soon miracles and healings began to take place near the tomb of Nikita, which attracted many pilgrims to her and contributed to the spread of veneration of the saint far beyond the place of his burial.

Reverence for relics

Over time, the relics of St. Nikita of Gotth were transferred to Constantinople, the capital of the Byzantine Empire. Part of the relics also ended up in Serbia, where they were stored in the monastery of Vysokie Decany, located near the city of Pec. This monastery, founded in the XIV century, became one of the most important spiritual centers of Serbian Orthodoxy and a place of pilgrimage for believers from all over the world.

The veneration of Nikita of Gotth spread throughout the Christian world. In different countries and regions, temples, monasteries and chapels were dedicated to him. In Russia, Saint Nikita also enjoyed deep veneration. Many churches and monasteries were built in his honor. Especially famous is the convent in honor of St. Nikita Martyr, which existed in Moscow from 1582 to 1929. This monastery gave its name to the Big and Small Nikitsky streets, as well as Nikitsky Lane, which have retained their historical names to the present day, although the monastery itself was closed during the Soviet period.

Church worship

The Orthodox Church honors Nikita of Gotth in the face of a great martyr. His memory is celebrated on September 28 in the new style (September 15 in the old style). The service of the Great Martyr Nikita is sixfold, that is, it belongs to the category of holidays with an average degree of solemnity, and is performed together with the service of the feast of the Exaltation of the Honest and Life-giving Cross of the Lord.

On the same day the church calendar remembers St. Akakios, Bishop of Melitine, the martyrs Maximus, Theodotus and Asclias, as well as other saints. Thus, the day of remembrance of Nikita Gotfa is built into the broader context of church celebrations associated with the feast of the Exaltation of the Cross, which is among the Twelve feasts and has a special meaning for Orthodox believers.

Popular worship and nicknames

In the folk tradition, St. Nikita of Gotth received several nicknames reflecting the peculiarities of peasant life and economic calendar. The most famous of them is Nikita Goosenik. This name is due to the fact that by the end of September, wild geese began a mass flight to wintering places, and the farms completed the fattening period of poultry and began the autumn slaughter of geese. The poultry went on sale and on the peasant table, becoming an important part of the family's winter reserves. The main dish on this day was baked goose, which was treated not only to household members and guests, but also to the water spirit, which guarded, according to legend, waterfowl.

Another nickname of the saint is Nikita Reporez. It is due to the fact that on September 28, peasants began to remove turnips from the beds, prune her top and prepare root crops for winter storage. Turnip for a long time was one of the most important products of the peasant table: it was eaten fresh, steamed, boiled, dried, pies were baked from it, porridge was cooked and kvass was made. It is not by chance that people say: “Repa is not meat, cut and eat.” Turnip cleaning was treated carefully, since the well-being of the family in winter depended on the quality of storage of this vegetable.

The meaning of the holiday and spiritual significance

The day of memory of St. Nikita of Gotth has a deep spiritual meaning. The saint was not a Christian by birth - he accepted the faith consciously, in adulthood, and devoted his whole life to serving Christ and preaching the Gospel among his fellow tribesmen. His example shows that true faith does not depend on origin or external circumstances, but is the result of personal choice and inner conviction.

Nikita’s martyrdom, his steadfastness in suffering tortures and the miraculous preservation of his body from fire became evidence of the power of faith and divine grace. For believers, this day is a reminder that loyalty to spiritual principles and willingness to follow them even in the most difficult circumstances are the foundation of Christian life.

Historical confusion

It should be noted that in the folk tradition of St. Nikita of Gotth is sometimes confused with another saint - Nikita Besogon. He is an early Christian character who, according to apocryphal legend, was the son of Emperor Maximian, a persecutor of Christians. Nikita Besogon allegedly professed Christianity, worked miracles and even brought a demon to the emperor to show his father who really controls him. He received the nickname “Besogon” for casting out a demon that tried to seduce him. However, the Orthodox Church admits that this character is most likely fictional: the search for a historical prototype of the pious son of the pagan emperor came to nothing. The feat of Nikita Besogon is known only from the apocrypha - works that are not included in the number of books approved by church councils. Nikita Besogon was revered by the Old Believers Church on September 28 until the end of the XIX century, which caused the confusion of the two saints in the popular consciousness.

The Holy Great Martyr Nikita of Gottha is a real historical figure whose life and feat left a deep mark in the history of the Christian Church. His journey from a pagan to a Christian preacher, his courage in the face of persecution and his martyrdom became an example for many generations of believers. The veneration of the saint spread throughout the Christian world, and his name is immortalized in the names of temples, monasteries and streets. In folk tradition, the day of his memory is associated with important economic concerns - the slaughter of geese and the harvesting of turnips, which reflects the deep connection of the church calendar with the life and life of the Russian peasantry.

Orthodox: Akakiy, Lyudmila, Maxim, Nikita, Porfiry, Stepan, Fedot.

Catholic: Wenceslas, Maria, Mark.

In the national calendar on September 28 - Nikita Gusyatnik, Nikita Guseprolet, Nikita Reporez.

From that day on, they began to cut the turnips. In the past, turnips were among the vegetables revered by peasants: “Repa is meat, cut and eat.” “I can see the man on the turnips that the cuts came.” “Don’t sleep, mama, for the day of reporations.” They also said, “I would eat turnips, but teeth are rare.” "The turnip is not strong." Turnips were eaten fresh, steamed, boiled. They baked turnip pies, made turnip kvass, made porridge. "Nothing is easier than a pair of turnips." In the ground crumbs, out of the ground cakes - an old mystery about turnips.

Nikitin Day was also called the feast of caterpillars - hunters of wild geese: "Goose fly away." “The geese fly – they drag the winter on their tail, they carry snow.” “The geese fly high to the friendly and high upcoming spring flood, low to the small spring water.”.

The highlights of the day:

It was believed that the geese were guarded by Grandpa Water. Therefore, on Nikitin day, the best goose was donated to the water goose, having previously cut off the head, so that, in turn, the house poultry, which guards and counts the poultry on the heads, did not find it missing. Vampires, Giants and Zombies: When Disease Becomes a Myth

One of the key events in Russian history, which took place on September 28, was the beginning of the Peasant War of 1773-1775. It was on this day from the outpost of Budarinsky, located 85 kilometers down the Yaik from the Yaitsky town, Emelian Pugachev, who declared himself Emperor Peter III, published the manifesto and urged the Cossacks to join him. This speech became one of the largest popular uprisings in the history of the Russian Empire.

In 1801, the Treaty of Paris was signed between Russia and France, marking a brief rapprochement between the two powers.

In 1904, in St. Petersburg, the play "Uriel Acosta" based on the play by K. Gutskov opened the Academic Drama Theater named after V. F. Komissarzhevskaya - one of the oldest theaters in the city.

1925 was marked by the adoption in the USSR of the provision on the Workers' and Peasants' Militia, which was an important step in the formation of Soviet law enforcement agencies.

In 1937, by the Decree of the CEC of the USSR, the West Siberian Territory was divided into the Altai Territory and the Novosibirsk Region.

1939 was a turning point in the history of Europe and the USSR: on September 28, several documents were signed at once - the Treaty of Friendship and Border between the USSR and Germany, the Pact of Mutual Assistance between the USSR and Estonia, and Warsaw surrendered.

In 1944, the Belgrade Strategic Offensive Operation began, which led to the defeat of the German Army Group "Serbia" and the liberation of Yugoslavia by Soviet troops together with the People's Liberation Army of Yugoslavia.

1972 went down in the history of Soviet sports thanks to the famous phrase of commentator Nikolai Ozerov “We do not need such hockey!”, uttered during the telecast of the USSR-Canada hockey match, when the Canadians scored the winning puck 34 seconds before the end of the game.

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The twenty-eighth of September in the national calendar is named after Nikita Gusyatnik, as well as Reporez or Guseprolet. By this day, the summer fattening of geese was completed in the peasant farm, and their mass autumn slaughter began: the bird went for sale and on the home table, becoming an important part of the family’s winter reserves. At the same time, wild geese were sent to warm lands, and hunters went to the last fishing in the season, carefully observing the altitude of flight and the behavior of the flocks. The second nickname of the holiday - Reporez - is associated with the harvesting of turnips: root vegetables were dug out, cleaned of the ground, trimmed the top and sent for storage. Turnips for a long time remained one of the main products of the peasant table, it was eaten fresh, steamed, boiled and dried, added to porridge and soups, baked cakes with it and even cooked kvass, it is no coincidence that the people said: "Repa is not meat, cut and eat.".

The main treat of the festive day was considered baked goose, which was served with apples. Part of the bird was given to the water spirit, which, according to legend, guarded waterfowl: the carcass was thrown into a lake or river, having previously cut off the head, and the head itself was left to the house, so that he, counting the farm, did not find missing and did not become angry. On this day, goose fights were arranged, and geese fighters were raised by whole dynasties, providing them with special food and care. In addition, sheep were sheared on Nikita, so that before the onset of real cold, they managed to grow new wool, which went to boots and warm clothes. The girls performed ceremonies on the betrothed: they prepared a clean tablecloth, lit candles, put an icon, placed a bowl of water or a bowl of grain next to them as a symbol of fertility and future family happiness, and then with a scarf or thread in their hands they uttered conspiratorial words, asking fate to bring a faithful and kind husband. In some areas, they guessed with a mirror or cut an apple into two halves, guessing the qualities of the future chosen one.

The people’s prohibitions on this day were numerous and strict. It was not supposed to stay in the evening alone: it was believed that the more fun and crowded the end of the day, the more prosperous the whole next year would be, so guests were called to the house and a rich table was set. You could not boast about your successes, property and money – bragging threatened losses and troubles. Arguments and clarification of relations tried to postpone, so that the discord did not last long. It was not recommended to bathe in a bath, approach water bodies alone, take things out of the house, lend something to neighbors, clean the house, lift coins from the floor and make rash purchases. Weddings on this day did not play, but he was well suited to meet the parents of the bride and groom. Particular attention was paid to the signs: high-flying geese foreshadowed the spring flood, standing on one leg - fast frosts, splashing in the water - delayed heat, and rain promised a late and damp spring.

On September 28, 2026, the waning moon passes through the sign of Aries. It is a fiery, impulsive and decisive period when energy demands an outlet, but the waning phase causes it to be expended rather than stored. Aries under the control of Mars gives courage, speed and the desire to act immediately, but the waning Moon warns: do not start long-term projects, do not make rash promises and do not get involved in conflicts “on the weak”. The day is good for completing old affairs, clearing debris, getting rid of unnecessary things - both in the closet and in relationships. The impulse is there, but the wisdom is to steer it toward completion, not start.

Aries (March 21 – April 19)

Taurus (20 April – 20 May)

Twins (May 21 – June 20)

Cancer (June 21 – July 22)

Leo (July 23 – August 22)

Virgo (23 August – 22 September)

Libra (September 23 – October 22)

Scorpio (October 23 – November 21)

Sagittarius (November 22 – December 21)

Capricorn (22 December – 19 January)

Aquarius (20 January – 18 February)

Pisces (19 February – 20 March)

The waning moon is the phase of completion, purification and deliverance. At this time, it is not recommended to start new business, make promises, sign long-term contracts and enter into new relationships. Instead, it is better to complete old projects, deal with debts, clean up, get rid of the unnecessary – both in things and in thoughts.

Aries is a sign of fire ruled by Mars. This gives the day impulsivity, determination, courage and the desire to act immediately. However, the combination of the waning Moon and Aries can create an internal conflict: energy requires an outlet, but it should be directed not to the start, but to the end. People on this day can be more irritable, quick-tempered and impatient. The risk of conflicts, quarrels and rash actions increases.

How to behave:

September 28, 2026 is the day of completion, cleansing and getting rid of excess. Do not start a new one, do not enter into conflicts, control impulses and direct the fire energy of Aries into a peaceful channel. Use this day to close old chapters and prepare for a new phase that begins with the rising moon.

On September 28, 2026, when the waning moon is in Aries, cutting hair and nails is an ambiguous solution, but generally acceptable if you approach it wisely. The waning moon is traditionally considered favorable for haircuts: it symbolizes getting rid of excess, so a visit to the hairdresser will help to remove the cut ends, give the hairstyle a shape and “let go” that prevents the growth of healthy hair. However, Aries is a sign of fire and Mars, which means that the day carries impulsivity and the risk of hasty decisions: there is a chance that you will want to drastically change your image, and the result may be too bold or unexpected. Nail cutting on this day is also not prohibited and even useful - it is believed that the waning moon slows down the growth of nails, so manicure and pedicure will last longer than usual, and the procedure will be quick and decisive. The main thing is not to act on emotions, choose a proven master, determine the shape and length in advance, avoid spontaneous experiments and do not appoint a haircut at the time of irritation or fatigue, so that the fiery energy of Aries does not turn self-care into a source of regret.

The numerical vibration of this date consists of the sum of all digits: 2 + 8 + 0 + 9 + 2 + 0 + 2 + 6 = 29, and then 2 + 9 = 11, which in turn reduces to 1 + 1 = 2. Thus, the key number of the day is a deuce, a symbol of balance, partnership, patience and subtle intuition. But there is a nuance: the intermediate master number 11 gives this two a special sensitivity and increased susceptibility to the signs of fate. In combination with the waning Moon in Aries, an interesting fusion is obtained: on the one hand, the deuce calls for softness, diplomacy and the ability to wait, on the other hand, the fiery Aries pushes for decisive actions and flashes of emotions. That is why September 28, 2026 is a day of internal contrast, when external softness can hide a strong impulse, and it is important not to let this impulse destroy the harmony that the two carry. What is a master number and how it affects a person and fate

For people whose number of fate or personal year is associated with two, this day will be especially significant: it seems to be created to build bridges, reconciliation, end old disputes and build relationships. The two do not tolerate loneliness and confrontation, so any attempts to act alone, put pressure on others or force events will encounter resistance. But where you need patience, listening, gentle perseverance and a willingness to compromise, you will achieve a lot. The master number 11 adds intuitive insight: today you should trust your inner sense, pay attention to dreams, random phrases and coincidences - they can suggest the right direction. The waning Moon in Aries strengthens the theme of completion, so the two advise not to start a new one, but to "close" the old: to put up, forgive, let go, sum up - everything that requires softness, not pressure.

However, there is a caveat: the vibration of the two in combination with impulsive Aries can manifest as an internal ruffle - the desire to act encounters the need to wait, and increased sensitivity turns into touchiness. In order for the day to go harmoniously, numerology recommends adherence to several rules: do not make hasty decisions, especially financial and emotional ones; avoid disputes and clarifying relationships head-on; take time for yourself - meditation, a diary, a quiet walk; complete at least one business that has long required a final point. The number 2 loves order and symmetry, so bringing order to the house, in papers or in thoughts will be especially consonant with the energy of the day. And the master number 11 reminds us that today you can become a conduit of peace for others – with one kind word, support or just a silent presence, you can extinguish someone else’s conflict. Use this date as an opportunity to take a step towards inner balance, and then the waning Moon in Aries will not become a source of chaos, but will help gently and consciously complete an important life stage.

Dreams on the night of September 28, 2026 fall under a double influence: the waning moon in Aries and the numerological vibration of the number 2 (with the intermediate master number 11). The waning moon in Aries makes dreams dynamic, vivid and often related to the theme of completion, liberation and decisive actions: you may dream chases, fights, destruction of old buildings, parting, moving or scenes where you finally say what you have long held in yourself. Aries is ruled by Mars, so the subconscious on this night works like a warrior - it is not prone to foggy allegories, but shows everything directly and sharply. If there were conflicts, fire, weapons, water in motion or rapid running in the dream, this is a sign that the psyche is actively "burning" the accumulated tension and is freed from what prevented moving on. The two add to this emotional sensitivity and the theme of relationships: often such dreams are woven by people from the past, old friends, former partners, unfinished conversations - anything that requires reconciliation, forgiveness or a final point.

The meaning of such a dream depends not so much on specific images, but on the feeling that you experienced in the dream and after waking up. If the dream left a sense of relief, lightness, victory or quiet sadness with acceptance, this is a sure sign that you are internally ready to let go of the situation and the waning Moon in Aries has helped you to complete an important internal process; often such dreams foreshadow the resolution of a long-standing conflict, release from fear or exit from a dead end. If the dream was anxious, with aggression, shouting, destruction or a feeling of loss, this indicates accumulated irritation and suppressed emotions that require a way out - the numerology of the day advises not to suppress them, but to live gently: to speak out, record a dream, play sports or just give yourself the right to rest. The master number 11 enhances the prophetic potential of the night: prophetic dreams on this date most often relate not to global events, but to personal relationships and internal decisions, so you should especially pay attention to images where you forgive someone, let go, reconcile or put an end - they are the key to what the subconscious asks to complete in reality.

On September 28, Libras are born.

The air will warm up to 16 degrees, cloudy, without rain.

The air will warm to 16 degrees, without precipitation.

On Monday, September 28, 2026, magnetic storms are not expected - the Earth's geomagnetic field will be in a calm state, as reported by the Solar Astronomy Laboratory of the IKI RAS and space weather centers. According to forecasts, the Kp-index on this day will not exceed 2 points, which corresponds to a completely calm magnetosphere: small disturbances that were predicted earlier have come to naught, and experts note that the last week of September is expected to be “fully green”, and fluctuations within 1-2 points are not classified as a storm. The reason for the calm was a noticeable decline in solar activity observed since mid-September: after the expected storm on September 24, which eventually did not reach the G1 threshold, the magnetosphere returned to background values, and significant changes in solar activity, according to scientists, are not expected until October. Doctors recommend even in calm geomagnetic days for people with cardiovascular diseases to observe a sleep regimen, not to miss taking prescribed drugs and monitor blood pressure.

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