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15 holidays observed on this day
Thursday, March 19 2026

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March 19 2026

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

National Chocolate Caramel Day MOST LOVED TODAY
Food Candy United States

National Chocolate Caramel Day

A food observance on March 19 celebrating the classic combination of chocolate and caramel in candies, desserts, ice creams, and other treats.

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Eid al-Fitr
Religious Origin
Eid al-Fitr

A religious observance marking the end of Ramadan fasting, expressing joy, gratitude to Allah, and community celebration with prayers, feasting, and giving.

Religion Islamic International
03
National Let’s Laugh Day
Community Origin
National Let’s Laugh Day

An annual observance on March 19 encouraging laughter and highlighting its documented physical and psychological health benefits.

Health Self-Care United States
04
Feast of Saint Joseph
Religious Origin
Feast of Saint Joseph

A religious observance on March 19 honoring Saint Joseph, husband of the Virgin Mary and foster father of Jesus Christ, as a principal feast on the Catholic liturgical calendar.

Religion Christian International
05
National Poultry Day
Community Origin
National Poultry Day

A food observance on March 19 celebrating domesticated birds raised for meat and eggs, honoring poultry farmers and the role of the poultry industry in the food supply.

Animals Farm Animals United States
06
Absolutely Incredible Kid Day®
Institutional Initiative
Absolutely Incredible Kid Day®

An appreciation day on the third Thursday in March encouraging adults to affirm and uplift children and youth by telling them what makes them incredible, promoting self-esteem and positive adult-child bonds.

Relationships Children United States
07
International Read To Me Day
Individual Initiative
International Read To Me Day

A cultural observance on March 19 promoting reading aloud to children to foster literacy, imagination, vocabulary, family bonds, and a love of books.

School Literacy International
08
Certified Nurses Day
Institutional Initiative
Certified Nurses Day

An appreciation day on March 19 honoring nurses who achieve and maintain national board certification in their specialty, promoting higher standards of patient care and lifelong learning.

Careers Healthcare United States
09
National Automatic Door Day
Institutional Initiative
National Automatic Door Day

A fun observance on March 19 celebrating the convenience, accessibility, and health benefits of automatic doors in public buildings.

Lifestyle Household Gadgets United States
10
Ougadi
Religious Origin
Ougadi

A religious observance celebrating the Hindu New Year according to the lunisolar calendar, the beginning of spring and the start of the planting season, symbolizing renewal, growth, and life's varied experiences.

Religion Hindu Mauritius
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Companies That Care Day
Institutional Initiative
Companies That Care Day

An appreciation day on the third Thursday in March celebrating companies that prioritize employee well-being, respect, growth, work-life balance, and community engagement through socially responsible practices.

Careers Workplace Wellness International
12
National Close the Gap Day
Institutional Initiative
National Close the Gap Day

An awareness observance on the third Thursday in March promoting health equity and closing the gap in life expectancy and health outcomes between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and non-Indigenous Australians.

Awareness Social Justice Australia
13
St. Joseph’s Day
Religious Origin
St. Joseph’s Day

A religious observance on March 19 celebrating the principal feast day of Saint Joseph, husband of the Virgin Mary and foster father of Jesus Christ.

Religion Christian International
14
International Client’s Day
Individual Initiative
International Client’s Day

An appreciation day on March 19 expressing gratitude to clients, the most valuable part of any business, through discounts, gifts, and personal recognition.

Business Entrepreneurship International
15
Operation Iraqi Freedom Day
Community Origin
Operation Iraqi Freedom Day

A heritage observance on March 19 commemorating the beginning of Operation Iraqi Freedom, the U.S.-led military campaign launched in 2003.

Culture Civics United States
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This week & month

51 month-long observances and 10 week-long ones that include March 19.

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
National Introverts Week
March 16–22
National Introverts Week
Awareness
Ramadan
February 17 – March 19
Ramadan
Religion
Veggie Month
All of March
Veggie Month
Health
World Folktales & Fables Week
March 16–22
World Folktales & Fables Week
Pop Culture
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
AKC National Agility Championship
March 19–19
AKC National Agility Championship
Sports
Falles
March 15–19
Falles
Culture
Hong Kong Arts Festival
February 28 – March 29
Hong Kong Arts Festival
Culture
Nutrition and Hydration Week
March 16–22
Nutrition and Hydration Week
Health
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