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15 holidays observed on this day
Thursday, March 12 2026

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March 12 2026

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What March 12 celebrates

15 holidays observed around the world. Sorted by what people are loving today.

Popcorn Lover’s Day MOST LOVED TODAY
Food Snacks United States

Popcorn Lover’s Day

A food observance on the second Thursday in March celebrating popcorn as a versatile, healthy snack and promoting its enjoyment in various flavors.

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National Plant a Flower Day
Community Origin
National Plant a Flower Day

A fun observance on March 12 celebrating planting flowers to welcome spring, promote gardening as a hobby, and highlight the beauty and importance of flowers in ecosystems.

Nature Plants United States
03
National Working Mom’s day
Institutional Initiative
National Working Mom’s day

An appreciation day on March 12 celebrating working mothers who balance careers with family responsibilities, recognizing them as breadwinners, educators, and role models.

Relationships Mother United States
04
National Girl Scout Day
Event Origin
National Girl Scout Day

A cultural observance on March 12 celebrating the founding of Girl Scouts of the USA and the organization's mission to build girls of courage, confidence, and character through leadership and service.

Culture Women United States
05
Independence Day Mauritius
Enacted Law
Independence Day Mauritius

A national observance on March 12 celebrating Mauritius's independence from British colonial rule, established through the Mauritius Independence Act 1968.

Culture Civics Mauritius
06
Lantern Festival Taiwan
Government Proclamation
Lantern Festival Taiwan

A cultural observance on the 15th day of the first lunar month celebrating the traditional Lantern Festival with large-scale lantern displays, sky lanterns, fireworks, and folk activities promoting good fortune and Taiwanese cultural heritage.

Culture Asian Heritage Taiwan
07
National Christian Day
Community Origin
National Christian Day

A fun observance on March 12 celebrating people named Christian, a name of Greek origin meaning follower of Christ, highlighting its history, popularity, and famous individuals who share the name.

Religion Christian International
08
International School Meals Day
Institutional Initiative
International School Meals Day

An awareness observance on the third Wednesday of March promoting the nutritional quality of school meals worldwide and addressing the link between healthy eating, education, and reducing childhood hunger.

School Student Life International
09
Alfred Hitchcock Day
Community Origin
Alfred Hitchcock Day

A fan observance on March 12 celebrating the life, career, and pioneering contributions to suspense and psychological thriller films of director Alfred Hitchcock, known as the Master of Suspense.

Pop Culture Movies & TV United States
10
National Baked Scallops Day
Community Origin
National Baked Scallops Day

A food observance on March 12 celebrating baked scallops, a popular low-fat seafood delicacy enjoyed as an appetizer or main dish.

Food Dining United States
11
National Ruth Day
Community Origin
National Ruth Day

A fun observance on March 12 celebrating people named Ruth, honoring the name's Hebrew origins meaning "compassionate friend" and its biblical significance.

Names International
12
Aztec New Year
Historical Origin
Aztec New Year

A heritage observance on March 12 celebrating the beginning of the new year according to the 365-day Aztec solar calendar, promoting cultural revival and ancestral traditions through dances, music, and ceremony.

Culture Indigenous Mexico
13
World Day Against Cyber Censorship
Institutional Initiative
World Day Against Cyber Censorship

An awareness observance on March 12 rallying support for a single, unrestricted internet accessible to all and drawing attention to government online censorship and restrictions on free speech.

Tech Cybersecurity International
14
IUGR Awareness Day
Community Origin
IUGR Awareness Day

An awareness observance on March 12 raising awareness of intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR), promoting education on its causes, risks, early detection, and support for affected families.

Awareness Rare Diseases United States
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World Glaucoma Day
Institutional Initiative
World Glaucoma Day

An awareness observance on March 12 raising awareness about glaucoma, promoting early detection through regular eye exams, and educating the public to prevent blindness from this silent condition.

Awareness Health Conditions International
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This week & month

51 month-long observances and 5 week-long ones that include March 12.

National Reading Month
All of March
National Reading Month
School
National Women’s History Month
All of March
National Women’s History Month
Culture
National Crochet Month
All of March
National Crochet Month
Hobbies
Berries and Cherries Month
All of March
Berries and Cherries Month
Food
Dolphin Awareness Month
All of March
Dolphin Awareness Month
Animals
National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
All of March
National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
Awareness
Irish-American Heritage Month
All of March
Irish-American Heritage Month
Culture
National Nutrition Month
All of March
National Nutrition Month
Health
March Madness
All of March
March Madness
Sports
National Optimism Month
All of March
National Optimism Month
Health
National Social Work Month
All of March
National Social Work Month
Awareness
Adopt a Rescued Guinea Pig Month
All of March
Adopt a Rescued Guinea Pig Month
Animals
National Kidney Month
All of March
National Kidney Month
Awareness
National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month
All of March
National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month
Awareness
Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month
All of March
Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month
Awareness
Orthodox Lent
February 23 – April 11
Orthodox Lent
Religion
National Noodle Month
All of March
National Noodle Month
Food
National Breast Implant Awareness Month
All of March
National Breast Implant Awareness Month
Awareness
American Red Cross Month
All of March
American Red Cross Month
Awareness
National Caffeine Awareness Month
All of March
National Caffeine Awareness Month
Awareness
Gender Equality Month
All of March
Gender Equality Month
Awareness
National Bed Month UK
All of March
National Bed Month UK
Health
Youth Art Month
All of March
Youth Art Month
School
National Music in Our Schools Month
All of March
National Music in Our Schools Month
School
Greek-American Heritage Month
All of March
Greek-American Heritage Month
Culture
Spiritual Wellness Month
All of March
Spiritual Wellness Month
Health
Women’s Month (Philippines)
All of March
Women’s Month (Philippines)
Culture
Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month
All of March
Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month
Awareness
National March Into Literacy Month
All of March
National March Into Literacy Month
School
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Awareness Month
All of March
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Awareness Month
Awareness
Employee Spirit Month
All of March
Employee Spirit Month
Careers
Mental Retardation Awareness Month
All of March
Mental Retardation Awareness Month
Awareness
National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
All of March
National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
Awareness
Brain Injury Awareness Month
All of March
Brain Injury Awareness Month
Awareness
Expanding Girls’ Horizons in Science and Engineering Month
All of March
Expanding Girls’ Horizons in Science and Engineering Month
School
Marie Curie Great Daffodil Appeal
All of March
Marie Curie Great Daffodil Appeal
Awareness
NZ Book Month
All of March
NZ Book Month
Pop Culture
National Athletic Training Month
All of March
National Athletic Training Month
Careers
National Credit Education Month
All of March
National Credit Education Month
Business
National Professional Social Worker’s Month
All of March
National Professional Social Worker’s Month
Careers
Poison Prevention Awareness Month
All of March
Poison Prevention Awareness Month
Awareness
Trisomy Awareness Month
All of March
Trisomy Awareness Month
Awareness
Workplace Eye Wellness Month
All of March
Workplace Eye Wellness Month
Health
Supply Management Month
All of March
Supply Management Month
Careers
Mad for Plaid Month
All of March
Mad for Plaid Month
Style
National Celery Month
All of March
National Celery Month
Food
National Green Week
February 7 – April 30
National Green Week
Nature
Ramadan
February 17 – March 19
Ramadan
Religion
Veggie Month
All of March
Veggie Month
Health
Girl Scout Week
March 8–14
Girl Scout Week
Awareness
Listening Awareness Month
All of March
Listening Awareness Month
Awareness
National Endometriosis Awareness Month
All of March
National Endometriosis Awareness Month
Awareness
National Ethics Awareness Month
All of March
National Ethics Awareness Month
Awareness
World Glaucoma Week
March 8–14
World Glaucoma Week
Awareness
British Science Week
March 6–15
British Science Week
School
Hong Kong Arts Festival
February 28 – March 29
Hong Kong Arts Festival
Culture
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