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24 holidays observed on this day
Sunday, March 15 2026

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March 15 2026

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What March 15 celebrates

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

Pretzel Sunday MOST LOVED TODAY
Food Snacks Germany

Pretzel Sunday

A cultural observance on the fourth Sunday of Lent in Luxembourg where men give sweet pretzels to women they admire, with an Easter egg reciprocation signaling acceptance.

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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
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National Peanut Lovers Day
Community Origin
National Peanut Lovers Day

A food observance on March 15 celebrating peanuts and peanut lovers, promoting enjoyment of peanuts in all forms including roasted nuts and peanut butter while highlighting their nutrition and cultural significance.

Food Snacks United States
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Equal Pay Day
Institutional Initiative
Equal Pay Day

An awareness observance raising awareness of the gender pay gap, illustrating how far into the new year women must work to earn what men earned the prior year, and promoting equal pay for equal work.

Awareness Social Justice United States
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National Shoe The World Day
Institutional Initiative
National Shoe The World Day

An awareness observance on March 15 dedicated to providing shoes to millions worldwide who lack access to quality footwear and raising awareness about health risks of going barefoot.

Awareness Philanthropy United States
06
Buzzards Day
Institutional Initiative
Buzzards Day

A cultural observance on March 15 celebrating the annual return of turkey vultures to Hinckley, Ohio as a signal of spring's arrival.

Animals Birds United States
07
Dumbstruck Day
Community Origin
Dumbstruck Day

A fun observance on March 15 embracing moments of speechless amazement, shock, or awe, encouraging people to enjoy the unexpected without embarrassment.

Fun Silly United States
08
Everything You Think Is Wrong Day
Community Origin
Everything You Think Is Wrong Day

A fun observance on March 15 humorously reminding people to question assumptions, embrace the possibility of being wrong, and practice critical thinking and humility.

Fun Silly United States
09
International Eat an Animal for PETA Day
Individual Initiative
International Eat an Animal for PETA Day

A fun observance on March 15 protesting against PETA's tactics by eating animal products such as meat and eggs, and raising awareness of the organization's positions.

Fun Silly International
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Ides of March
Historical Origin
Ides of March

A heritage observance on March 15 rooted in the ancient Roman calendar, marking religious observances to Jupiter and Anna Perenna, debt settlements, and the midpoint of the month.

Culture Civics International
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Ramakrishna Jayanti
Religious Origin
Ramakrishna Jayanti

A religious observance on the birth anniversary of Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, the 19th-century mystic saint who taught the harmony of religions, devotion, and selfless service to humanity.

Religion Hindu India
12
True Confessions Day
Individual Initiative
True Confessions Day

A fun observance on March 15 encouraging honest confessions of secrets to relieve guilt, foster openness, and promote mental health and stronger relationships.

Awareness Values United States
13
World Consumer Rights Day
Institutional Initiative
World Consumer Rights Day

An awareness observance on March 15 promoting basic consumer rights, raising global awareness of consumer needs, and protesting market abuses and social injustices that undermine those rights.

Awareness Social Justice International
14
World Contact Day
Institutional Initiative
World Contact Day

A fun observance on March 15 commemorating the 1953 collective attempt at telepathic contact with extraterrestrial life to promote peaceful mutual understanding.

Fun Paranormal International
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World Essential Workers Day
Community Origin
World Essential Workers Day

An appreciation day on March 15 recognizing essential workers in healthcare, sanitation, public safety, and other vital sectors for their contributions, especially highlighted during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Careers Workplace Wellness International
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Honen Matsuri
Religious Origin
Honen Matsuri

A religious observance on March 15 celebrating fertility, bountiful harvests, prosperity of descendants, and agricultural abundance through Shinto ritual processions at Tagata Shrine.

Religion Other Religion Japan
17
International Day Against Police Brutality
Institutional Initiative
International Day Against Police Brutality

An awareness observance on March 15 raising global awareness of police brutality and advocating for accountability, justice, and law enforcement reform to protect human rights, especially for marginalized communities.

Awareness Violence Prevention International
18
International Day to Combat Islamophobia
International Body Recognition
International Day to Combat Islamophobia

An awareness observance on March 15 combating Islamophobia through awareness-raising, promotion of tolerance, peace, interreligious dialogue, and respect for the diversity of religions and beliefs.

Awareness Social Justice International
19
National VO Day
Institutional Initiative
National VO Day

An appreciation day on March 15 honoring voice-over artists and their essential role in bringing characters, commercials, animations, video games, and other media to life.

Careers Media United States
20
International Redefining Wealth Day
Individual Initiative
International Redefining Wealth Day

A cultural observance on March 15 redefining wealth beyond money to include well-being, purpose, relationships, health, and fulfillment across the six pillars of wealth.

Business Financial Literacy International
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J.J. Roberts Birthday
Legislative Resolution
J.J. Roberts Birthday

A heritage observance on March 15 honoring the birth of Joseph Jenkins Roberts, Liberia's first and seventh president, who led the country to independence in 1847 and secured international recognition.

Culture Famous People Liberia
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World Speech Day
Individual Initiative
World Speech Day

A cultural observance on March 15 celebrating speeches and public speaking through live events worldwide to share ideas, promote positive change, and amplify unexpected voices.

Awareness Social Justice International
23
Brutus Day
Individual Initiative
Brutus Day

A fun observance on March 15 raising awareness of betrayal by trusted friends or colleagues, drawing from the historical betrayal of Julius Caesar by Brutus on the Ides of March.

Culture Civics United States
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International Day of Action Against Canadian Seal Slaughter
Institutional Initiative
International Day of Action Against Canadian Seal Slaughter

Annual protest observance on March 15 coordinated by animal welfare organizations to oppose Canada's commercial harp seal hunt and advocate for trade bans on seal products.

Awareness Animal Welfare International
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This week & month

51 month-long observances and 8 week-long ones that include March 15.

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 Bubble Week
March 15–21
National Bubble Week
Fun
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
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
Sunshine Week
March 15–21
Sunshine Week
Culture
Down’s Syndrome Awareness Week
March 15–21
Down’s Syndrome Awareness Week
Awareness
British Science Week
March 6–15
British Science Week
School
Falles
March 15–19
Falles
Culture
Hong Kong Arts Festival
February 28 – March 29
Hong Kong Arts Festival
Culture
World’s Largest Rattlesnake Roundup
March 13–15
World’s Largest Rattlesnake Roundup
Culture
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