What is the holiday today: September 29, 2026

In Russia, September 29 is the Day of the otolaryngologist. This is a professional holiday of doctors who are engaged in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the ear, throat and nose. Specialists of this direction help with otitis, angina, sinusitis, hearing disorders and other diseases of the respiratory and hearing organs.

Among the unusual holidays that can also be celebrated on this day:

On September 29, the international calendar celebrates two important dates:

Firefighter’s Day is also celebrated in Iran.

According to the Orthodox calendar, many saints are commemorated on September 29. On this day, believers remember:

In the Catholic Church, September 29 is St. Michael’s Day.

September 29, 2026 is not only the day of remembrance of the Great Martyr Euthymia and the martyr Lyudmila, but also an important date in the national calendar. In ancient times, this day was called Lyudmila Day, Ethymia or “Bird’s bone”. Our ancestors believed that on this day finally say goodbye to warmth, and nature gives clues about what will be the coming winter. This day is associated with many traditions, prohibitions and signs that should be taken into account to spend it usefully.

People believed that the day should be spent actively and with the benefit of the family. Here's what I told you to do:

Our ancestors strictly observed the prohibitions, so as not to cause trouble. Here's what you shouldn't have done:

Go to the woods and to the waters. In the old days, people were afraid of mermaids and leopards that could drag a person away.

The names of the day are marked:

The Great Martyr Euthymia is one of the most revered saints of the early Christian Church, whose life and martyrdom became a symbol of the steadfastness of faith in the face of cruel persecution. She was born at the end of the third century in the city of Chalcedon, located on the Asian shore of the Bosphorus, opposite Constantinople. Her father, Philophron, was a senator and held a prominent position in the city nobility, which made the Euphemia family one of the most respected and influential in Chalcedon. From an early age, the girl was brought up in the Christian faith, and, according to life, her piety and purity were known to many citizens. She was known for her faith and perseverance, which later became the basis of her martyrdom.

The period in which Euphemia lived was one of the most extensive and cruel persecutions of Christians in the history of the Roman Empire. Emperor Diocletian, who ruled from 284 to 305, initiated a series of decrees aimed at the complete destruction of the Christian Church. Christians were deprived of civil rights, their churches were destroyed, sacred books were burned, and believers themselves were tortured and executed. Refusing to sacrifice to pagan gods was considered a state crime and punishable by death. It was during this period that Euthymia, a young Christian woman, entered the history of the church as one of the most glorified martyrs.

Arrest and martyrdom

According to the life, the ruler of Chalcedon named Priscus ordered a large-scale pagan festival in honor of the god of war Mars. All residents of the city were to participate in sacrifices and rituals glorifying the pagan gods. However, representatives of the Christian community of Chalcedon refused to participate in these ungodly rituals. Instead, they gathered in the temple for worship. This act of defiance was perceived by the authorities as an open challenge to imperial power and pagan religion. By order of Priscus, all the worshippers, including Euphemia, were arrested.

Most of the believers Priscus sent to trial to the emperor, who at that time was in another city. The governor left Euthymius at Chalcedon, as he was amazed by her beauty and youth. He hoped that he would be able to flatter and persuade the girl to renounce Christ. Moreover, according to life, Priscus offered Euphemia to become his wife, promising her wealth, honor and a comfortable life. However, the saint resolutely rejected all his proposals, stating that her only suitor is Christ, and earthly blessings and honors have no value for her.

After the refusal, Priscus ordered Euphemia to be subjected to cruel torture. She was tortured in various ways, seeking to break her will and force her to renounce her faith. With God’s help, she remained unharmed. The wounds inflicted on her by the torturers miraculously healed, and the saint herself felt no pain. Seeing the steadfastness of the young Christian, Priscus ordered her to be torn apart by wild beasts. Euphemia was thrown into the circus arena, where she was to be torn apart by hungry lions and bears. However, a miracle happened: the wild beasts not only did not touch the saint, but also began to affectionately lick her feet. Only one bear scratched her slightly, but this did not cause Euthymia serious harm.

According to life, at this moment a voice from heaven rang calling the saint to heaven. Hearing this divine call, Euthymia joyfully gave her soul to the Lord. After her death, a strong earthquake began, which destroyed the circus arena and pagan temples nearby. Euphemia's body was taken by her parents and buried with honor. Later, a temple was built on the site of her burial, and the relics of the martyr began to be revered as bleeding, that is, exuding fragrant myrrh.

Miracle at the Ecumenical Council of 451 years

One of the most significant events associated with the name of Saint Euthymia was the miracle revealed at the Ecumenical Council, which took place in Chalcedon in 451. This council, which went down in history as the Fourth Ecumenical Council, was convened to resolve one of the most acute theological disputes of the time: the question of the nature of Jesus Christ. Orthodox priests and theologians asserted that the Son of God unites in himself two natures, the divine and the human, which are united in one person irrevocably, invariably, inseparably and inseparably. Their opponents, adherents of the Monophysite heresy, believed that Christ possessed only one nature, the divine nature, and the human nature was completely absorbed by it.

After much debate, the parties could not agree. It was then decided that the disputants would be judged by the Holy Spirit through its undoubted bearer, Saint Euphemia. Both the Orthodox and the Monophysites set forth their teachings in scrolls, which they placed in the tomb of the saint and sealed. For three days, the participants prayed and observed strict fasting, asking God to reveal the truth through their heavenly intercessor. Then the tomb of the martyr was reopened. Euphemia held the Orthodox scroll in her right hand, and the heretical one lay at her feet. This miraculous sign became a testimony to the truth of Orthodox teaching. After that, many Monophysites repented of their errors, and those who persisted in unbelief were excommunicated from the church.

This miracle made Saint Euphemia one of the most revered saints in the history of Christianity. Her relics, stored in Chalcedon, became the object of pilgrimage for believers from all over the world. Many temples were built in honor of the saint, and her memory was celebrated annually on September 29 (September 16 in the old style).

Reverence in the Orthodox Tradition

In the Orthodox Church, the Great Martyr Euthymia is revered as one of the most glorified saints. Her memory is celebrated on September 29 in a new style, which corresponds to September 16 in the Julian calendar. On this day, believers remember her martyrdom and pray for her good health, protection from diseases and the preservation of her family. Saint Euthymia is considered the patroness of all who suffer from injustice and persecution, as well as those who need to strengthen the faith.

In the national calendar, the day of memory of St. Euthymia was called “Bird’s bone”. This name is associated with the tradition of guessing by bird bones that were thrown into the fire of the oven. It was believed that this ritual protects poultry from disease and death for the whole coming year. Young girls used this day for divination: they carefully looked at the burned bone. If she was flat and clean, without stains and soot, it promised health and well-being. If the bone was black or curved, it could be a harbinger of trouble.

Saint Euphemia is also considered the patroness of Chalcedon and the entire Orthodox world. Her relics, which, according to legend, remained incorruptible and exuded fragrant myrrh, were the subject of special veneration. In honor of the saint, a majestic temple was built in Chalcedon, which became one of the main centers of pilgrimage in the early Christian church. Unfortunately, this temple has not survived to this day, but the memory of St. Euthymia continues to live on in the hearts of believers.

The martyrdom of Saint Euthymia is of great importance for the Christian Church. Her life and death were an example of how faith can strengthen a person in the face of the most terrible trials. She refused to renounce Christ, despite all promises and threats, and accepted her martyrdom with joy, knowing that eternal life awaited her. Her perseverance inspired many Christians during times of persecution and continues to inspire believers to this day.

Saint Euphemia also became a symbol of the triumph of Orthodoxy over heresies. The miracle revealed at the Ecumenical Council of 451 was a testimony to the truth of the Orthodox teaching about the nature of Christ. This event strengthened the faith of many people and contributed to the final victory of Orthodoxy over Monophysitism. The memory of St. Euphemia the All-Praiseful continues to live in church hymns, prayers and legends, and her image remains an example for all who strive for spiritual perfection.

In the national calendar, this day is associated with the name of Ethymia. There is a sign: “The warmer and drier it will be on Ethymia, the later winter will come, and you can not be afraid of severe cold.”.

The highlights of the day:

Spend this day with benefit: do something good for your family, pay attention to the signs of nature and, perhaps, leavened cabbage according to an ancient recipe - so that the winter is not only cold, but also tasty and prosperous.

1655 – Russo-Polish War (1654–1667): Russian-Zaporozhian troops defeated Polish troops in the Battle of Gorodok.

1736 - A decree was given to clean the Moika River and to build a permanent embankment.

1739 – Under the Belgrade Peace Treaty, Russia received Azov and Ochakov from Turkey.

1809 Count Nikolai Rumyantsev was appointed state chancellor of the Russian Empire.

1907 – Regular tram service was opened in St. Petersburg.

1922 – The steamer “Oberburg Master Haken” sailed from Petrograd, whose passengers were philosophers N. A. Berdyaev, S. L. Frank, I. A. Ilyin and others expelled from the USSR. This action in journalism was called “Philosophical steamer”.

1926 – Closed and proclaimed by the Museum of the Kiev-Pechersk Lavra.

1937 - The beginning of the long flight of the airship "USSR B-6" (130 hours. 27 minutes).

In 1939, Estonia granted the Soviet Union its Baltic Sea ports under a pact of mutual assistance between the USSR and Estonia.

1941 – The beginning of the murders in Babi Yar. In two days, in the ravines of Babi Yar near Kiev, about 60,000 people were exterminated, mostly Jewish civilians in Kiev, as well as Roma and Soviet prisoners of war.

1943 – A Tokyo court sentences Russian intelligence officer Richard Sorge to death.

1957 - Radiation accident at the Mayak enterprise.

1963 – Soviet nuclear submarine K-181 surfaces at the North Pole.

1964 – The first unit of the Novovoronezh nuclear power plant was launched.

1984 – The meeting of the brigades of Alexander Bondar and Ivan Varshavsky at the departure of Balbukht; after laying the last, “golden” link, through train traffic was opened throughout the Baikal-Amur highway.

1991 - The first landing of military pilot Timur Apakidze on the Su-27K on the deck of the Admiral Kuznetsov TAKR.

In 1993, Boris Yeltsin asked the Supreme Council to leave the White House by October 4.

2001 – Russian citizens are allowed to open accounts in foreign banks.

In 1650, Henry Robinson opened the first marriage agency in London. On the same day, the Netherlands recognized the rights of England to Long Island.

1829 – In London, on the orders of the Home Secretary Robert Peel, a civilian police force was created, later Scotland Yard.

1887 – Hamburg Football Club is founded.

1897 Tango is performed for the first time. It happened in Buenos Aires, at the Olimpo Theatre.

1916 – John D. Rockefeller, founder of Standard Oil, became the world’s first billionaire businessman.

1954 – The European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) is founded.

1718 – Count Nikita Panin, Russian diplomat, statesman, president of the College of Foreign Affairs (1763–1781).

1795 – Kondraty Ryleev, Russian poet, public figure, Decembrist.

1817 – Alexander Sukhovo-Kobylin, Russian playwright, philosopher, translator.

1820 – Ivan Zabelin, Russian historian and archaeologist, author of The History of Moscow.

1843 – Mikhail Skobelev, Russian military commander, general from infantry, adjutant general.

1875 – Alexander Konovalov, Russian industrialist, politician, deputy of the IV State Duma, Minister of Industry and Trade of the Provisional Government.

1896 – Alexander Kusikov, Russian artist poet, author of romances, emigrant.

1898 – Trofim Lysenko, Soviet biologist, academician.

1899 – Artem Merry (real name Nikolai Kochkorov), Soviet writer; Evgeny Gabrilovich, Soviet writer, playwright and screenwriter.

1904 – Nikolai Ostrovsky, Soviet writer (“How steel was hardened”, “Born by a storm”).

1936 – Alla Demidova, theater and film actress, People’s Artist of the RSFSR.

1946 – Dmitry Krylov, Russian TV journalist, actor, director, TV presenter, author of the program “Uncomfortable Notes”.

1948 – Victor Krovopusov, Soviet swordsman, sabrist, 4-time Olympic champion, 7-time world champion.

1953 – Irina Gribulina, Soviet and Russian composer, poet and singer.

1956 – Yuri Moroz, Soviet and Russian theater and film actor, film director, screenwriter and film producer.

1957 – Irina Savina, Soviet and Russian theater, film and voice actress.

1965 – Elvira Danilina, Russian theater and film actress, theater director.

1967 – Olga Tolstetskaya, Soviet and Russian theater and film actress, journalist, author of screenplays.

1971 – Delfin (real name Andrey Lysikov), Russian singer, rapper, musician, songwriter, producer.

1973 – Konstantin Vybornov, Russian sports journalist and TV presenter.

1996 – Sofia Ardova, theatre and film actress.

1997 – Vladislav Konoplev, actor (the role of Andrei Knyazev (Prince) in the TV series “The King and the Jester”).

106 BC – Gnaeus Pompey the Great, Roman general and repeated consul of the republic.

1547 – Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra, Spanish writer.

1571 – Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio, Italian painter.

1758 – Horatio Nelson, English naval commander and vice-admiral.

1864 – Miguel de Unamuno, Spanish philosopher and writer.

1901 – Enrico Fermi, Italian physicist, Nobel Prize winner in physics (1938).

1912 – Michelangelo Antonioni, Italian film director and screenwriter, Oscar winner.

1935 – Jerry Lee Lewis, American singer, pianist and composer, one of the founders of rock and roll.

1943 – Lech Walesa, Polish politician, Nobel Peace Prize laureate (1983), President of Poland (1990-1995).

1988 – Kevin Durant, American basketball player, two-time NBA champion, two-time Olympic champion.

1999 – Choi Yena, k-pop singer and actress.

1276 – Cyprian of Ustyuzh, the Monk, founder of the Archangel Ustyuzh Monastery.

1884 – Stepan Slavutinsky, Russian writer, novelist.

1930 – Ilya Repin, Russian artist, painter.

1954 – Alexander Abasheli, Georgian Soviet science fiction writer, poet.

1977 – Alexander Cherepnin, Russian and American composer, pianist, music theorist.

1979 – Ivan Vyshnegradsky, Russian and French composer.

1991 – Georgy Markov, Russian Soviet writer, screenwriter, playwright, journalist, war correspondent.

2005 – Vladimir Lantsberg, Russian bard, writer, poet, teacher; Gennady Sarafanov, cosmonaut pilot of the USSR, Hero of the Soviet Union.

2011 – Tatiana Lioznova, film director, screenwriter, teacher, People’s Artist of the USSR.

2023 – Valery Bochkov, Honored Master of Sports of the USSR (ball hockey and field hockey), five-time world champion, Honored Coach of Russia.

2025 – Vitaly Korotich, Russian and Ukrainian Soviet writer, poet and screenwriter, journalist, editor-in-chief of Ogonyok magazine (1986-1991); Yuri Chernavsky, Soviet, German and American composer.

1560 – Gustav I Vasa, King of Sweden (1523-1560).

1833 – Ferdinand VII, King of Spain (1808 and 1814-1833).

1902 – Emile Zola, French writer.

1913 – Rudolf Diesel, German engineer and inventor.

1927 – Willem Einthoven, Dutch physiologist, founder of electrocardiography, Nobel laureate (1924).

1973 – W. Hugh Auden, Anglo-American poet.

1997 – Roy Lichtenstein, American artist, representative of pop art.

2010 – Tony Curtis, American film actor; Georges Sharpak, French physicist, Nobel Prize winner (1992).

2020 – Sabah al-Ahmed al-Jaber al-Sabah, Emir of Kuwait (2006-2020).

In the national calendar, September 29, 2026 has several names at once - Lyudmilin Day, Ethymia, or Bird's Bone. Our ancestors devoted this day to several important things at once: harvesting cabbage for the winter, shearing sheep and watching migratory birds. The hostess fermented and salted cabbage with apples, carrots, lingonberries and cranberries, organizing so-called "cabbage parties" when neighbors helped each other and shared news. Sheep’s wool was made of valenki, and the children went to the forest to watch the birds flying away to warm lands. Particular importance was attached to divination on the bird bone: if after a meal the bone was thick and fat, waiting for a harsh winter, and if smooth and clean - health and well-being for the whole year.

The main tradition of the day was the whole family to go to the bath. It was believed that those who took a good price on Ethymia would not get sick all year. However, there was a strict rule: you can not take someone else’s broom in the steam room, otherwise you can take over the diseases and troubles of its owner. They took two brooms with them - birch for health and oak for strength. In addition, on this day it was customary to clean the house, preparing for winter: take out and shake out bedding, ventilate the dwelling. To appease the housekeeper, a glass of milk and a piece of cake were left in a secluded corner, and sometimes they gave him a coin or a piece of fabric. It was believed that dreams on the night of September 29 can be prophetic, so they tried to remember.

People's signs of this day helped predict what the coming winter will be. If September 29 was warm and dry weather, waited for a late and mild winter. Thunder foreshadowed a cold and snowless winter, and the bright twinkling of the morning stars - a rapid change in weather. A swan flying against the wind promised a hurricane, and large stocks of nuts in squirrels said that winter would be cold. Yellow, but not falling leaves indicated a long autumn. Our ancestors carefully followed these signs of nature to prepare for the cold and spend the winter in prosperity and well-being.

On September 29, 2026, the Moon is in a waning phase in the sign of Taurus. It is an earthly, fixed sign ruled by Venus. The waning moon in Taurus is a period when energy is directed inwards, to complete affairs, sum up and accumulate resources. Taurus gives stability, practicality, perseverance and attention to material values. This is the time when it is worth doing what requires patience, endurance and does not tolerate haste. However, the fixedness of Taurus can provoke stubbornness and unwillingness to change. What are the richest zodiac signs

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 in Taurus is a period when energy is directed to completion, summing up and accumulating resources. Taurus is a sign of the earth, fixed, ruled by Venus. This is the time to slow down, do practical things and give up the rush.

How does the waning moon in Taurus affect:

How to behave:

What to avoid:

September 29, 2026 is the day of completion and accumulation. The waning moon in Taurus asks us to slow down, do practical things and give up haste. This is a time for taking stock, strengthening the material base and taking care of the body. Be patient, practical and attentive to detail and the day will go smoothly.

On September 29, 2026, when the Moon wanes in the sign of Taurus, hair and nail cutting has its nuances: the waning Moon is traditionally considered favorable for hair cutting, if the goal is to strengthen the roots, slow down the growth and give the hairstyle a more well-groomed shape, but Taurus, controlled by Venus, makes this day especially successful for caring for yourself, so cutting hair will go well and the result will delight you for a long time; as for nails, their hair cutting on this day is also not prohibited, but astrologers advise not to rush with radical solutions, but it is better to adjust the length of September 26 - if you do not want to change them in a moderately, and naturally, you need to change your hair in order, but you need to change your hair in September, if you need to change your hair in this way, but you need to change your hair in order, then you need to change your hair on September, but you need to change your hair in a natural way, if you need to change your hair on September 29.

The number September 29, 2026 is composed of the sum of all the digits of the date: 2 + 9 + 0 + 9 + 2 + 0 + 2 + 6 = 30, and then 3 + 0 = 3. Thus, the vibration of the day is a triple, the number of creativity, communication, self-expression and ease. In numerology, the triple is associated with Jupiter and symbolizes expansion, optimism, joy and the ability to find non-standard solutions. However, on the same day, the Moon wanes in Taurus - a sign of practicality, stability and material values, which creates an interesting contrast between the light, playful energy of the trio and the thoroughness of the earthly Taurus. This combination suggests that the day is favorable for completing things related to creativity, communication and finance, but requires patience and does not tolerate rush.

The number 3 on this day enhances communication abilities, so September 29, 2026 is great for negotiation, discussion, exchange of ideas and networking. However, the waning moon in Taurus makes its own adjustments: any conversations should be practical and substantive, and not empty and superficial. Three helps to express thoughts easily and beautifully, and Taurus requires that words stand for real deeds and concrete results. In the financial sphere, the number 3 does not like risky adventures, but favors the completion of old money issues, the repayment of debts and the restoration of the budget. In personal life, the day can bring pleasant communication, flirtation and ease in relationships, but Taurus reminds: do not make empty promises and build air castles.

Numerological tip of the day: use the energy of the three in order to complete what requires creativity and communication, but do not forget about the practicality of Taurus. Do things that bring tangible results: close projects, hold final negotiations, restore order in finances and in the house. Avoid spontaneous spending, empty conversations and rash promises. The number 3 gives inspiration and ease, and Taurus gives stability and patience, so September 29, 2026 is ideal for completing what you started with pleasure and without unnecessary fuss. Spend the day with benefits for the soul and body: communicate with pleasant people, engage in creativity, take time for yourself and your loved ones, but remember – everything you do today should have real value and bring satisfaction.

Dreams on the night of September 29, 2026 are formed under the dual influence of astrology and numerology, which makes them especially multilayered and meaningful. From an astrological point of view, this period is determined by the waning Moon in Taurus, an earthly, fixed sign ruled by Venus. The waning Moon is traditionally associated with the completion of cycles, purification, liberation from the accumulated, and Taurus gives this process a practical and material shade. Dreams on such a night often concern money, property, home, family, bodily sensations and sensual pleasures. If you dream of financial transactions, purchases, debts or loss of valuables, the subconscious mind signals the need to reconsider the attitude to resources and security. Dreams about the house, cleaning, repairing or rearranging furniture reflect the inner need to restore order in life and get rid of everything obsolete. Venus, which controls Taurus, enhances the sensory component of dreams: tastes, smells, touches, beautiful images - all this can be especially vivid and memorable. In addition, Taurus’ fixedness often brings dreams about the past – old acquaintances, childhood, places where you once lived, which symbolizes incomplete emotional connections and the need to let them go.

From a numerological point of view, the number September 29, 2026 is as follows: 2 + 9 + 0 + 9 + 2 + 0 + 2 + 6 = 30, and then 3 + 0 = 3. The vibration of the three is associated with Jupiter and symbolizes creativity, communication, self-expression, lightness and expansion. However, in the context of dreams, the three acquires special significance: it indicates that dreams of this night can be vivid, imaginative, filled with symbols and dialogues. You may dream of conversations, meetings, travels, creative plots – anything that has to do with communication and expression. The number 3 also suggests that the subconscious mind is actively looking for an outlet for accumulated emotions and ideas, so dreams can be particularly rich and even prophetic in a symbolic sense. The combination of the three with the waning Moon in Taurus creates an interesting contrast: the lightness and playfulness of the three clashes with the thoroughness and practicality of Taurus, which can manifest itself in dreams where you simultaneously seek freedom and seek stability. For example, you may dream that you are traveling, but you are setting up a house, or that you are communicating with someone, but it is about money and life.

Thus, dreams on the night of September 29, 2026 are a unique combination of the purifying energy of the waning moon in Taurus and the creative, communicative vibration of the number 3. They help you complete old cycles, free yourself from unnecessary attachments, and find new ways to express yourself. Key themes of dreams: money and resources, home and family, sensual pleasures, communication and creativity, the past and unfinished connections. If the dream was associated with losses or breakups, this is a sign that it is time to let go of the old. If you dream of finds, gifts or acquisitions, the universe prepares the ground for new things, but only after you have put things in order. Pay attention to the emotions that the dream caused: they will indicate what exactly requires your attention. Write down the dream immediately after waking up, analyze its symbols taking into account the astrological and numerological context, and you will get valuable clues for the future. How to calculate the number of fate

On September 29, Libras are born.

The air will warm to 15 degrees, without precipitation.

The air will warm up to 14 degrees, cloudy, rainy.

On Tuesday, September 29, 2026, space weather will remain calm. The Kp index will hardly move from the two-point mark, and the possible fluctuations will be so small that the chart will still remain completely green. The probability of stable geomagnetic conditions is estimated at 87%. A slight excitation of the magnetosphere is allowed with a probability of 10%, and a full-fledged magnetic storm accounts for only 3%. The red zone on the chart will expand slightly compared to Monday, but will remain barely noticeable. The calculated Ap index will again be 5. Solar radio emission of F10.7 will increase slightly from 98 to 100 units, but this does not indicate the approach of geomagnetic impact.

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