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29 holidays observed on this day
Friday, March 20 2026

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What March 20 celebrates

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

World Frog Day MOST LOVED TODAY
Animals Reptiles International

World Frog Day

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International Day of Happiness
International Body Recognition
International Day of Happiness

An awareness observance on March 20 celebrating the pursuit of happiness and well-being as universal human goals and promoting their recognition in public policy.

Health Self-Care International
03
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
04
National Macaron Day
Individual Initiative
National Macaron Day

A food observance on March 20 celebrating the French macaron pastry and raising funds for charity through macaron sales and donations.

Food Desserts United States
05
Kiss Your Fiance Day
Community Origin
Kiss Your Fiance Day

A fun observance on March 20 encouraging engaged couples to share kisses, deepen intimacy, and celebrate their relationship despite the pressures of wedding planning.

Relationships Romance United States
06
Spring Begins
Historical Origin
Spring Begins

A cultural observance on the vernal equinox celebrating the arrival of spring and the renewal, longer days, warmer weather, and blooming flowers that come with the season.

Seasonal Spring United States
07
Alien Abduction Day
Community Origin
Alien Abduction Day

A fun observance on March 20 celebrating encounters with extraterrestrial beings, alien abductions, UFOs, and science fiction themes with costume parties and discussions.

Fun Paranormal International
08
World Storytelling Day
Community Origin
World Storytelling Day

A cultural observance on March 20 celebrating the art of oral storytelling, encouraging people worldwide to tell and listen to stories in as many languages and places as possible.

Pop Culture Books International
09
National Ravioli Day
Community Origin
National Ravioli Day

A food observance on March 20 celebrating ravioli, the Italian stuffed pasta dish filled with cheese, meat, or vegetables.

Food Pasta United States
10
Won’t You Be My Neighbor Day
Community Origin
Won’t You Be My Neighbor Day

A cultural observance on March 20 honoring the legacy of Fred Rogers and encouraging acts of kindness, empathy, and being a good neighbor.

Awareness Values International
11
World Sparrow Day
Institutional Initiative
World Sparrow Day

An environmental advocacy day on March 20 raising awareness about the house sparrow and other common urban birds, their declining populations due to urbanization and pollution, and promoting their conservation.

Animals Birds International
12
Astrology Day
Institutional Initiative
Astrology Day

A cultural observance on the spring equinox celebrating the start of the astrological year as the Sun enters Aries, promoting astrology, celestial influences, and community among astrologers and enthusiasts.

Religion Other Religion International
13
National Proposal Day
Individual Initiative
National Proposal Day

A fun observance on March 20 encouraging marriage proposals and commitment, celebrating new beginnings on the first day of spring.

Relationships Romance United States
14
National Vanessa Day
Community Origin
National Vanessa Day

A fun observance on March 20 celebrating and honoring all people named Vanessa, recognizing their unique qualities and the literary origins of the name.

Names United States
15
Hufflepuff Pride Day
Media Origin
Hufflepuff Pride Day

A fan observance on March 20 celebrating Hufflepuff house from the Harry Potter series, honoring its values of loyalty, hard work, kindness, patience, and fairness.

Pop Culture Movies & TV International
16
French Language Day
International Body Recognition
French Language Day

A cultural observance on March 20 celebrating the French language's history, culture, multilingualism, cultural diversity, and its equal use among the UN's six official languages.

School Literacy International
17
Spring Equinox
Historical Origin
Spring Equinox

A cultural observance on March 20 marking the astronomical start of spring and celebrating the renewal of nature and equal lengths of day and night in the Northern Hemisphere.

Seasonal Spring International
18
Dogs in Yellow Day
Individual Initiative
Dogs in Yellow Day

An awareness observance on March 20 educating the public about anxious, reactive, and nervous dogs that need extra space, signaled by yellow gear.

Animals Dogs International
19
National Day of Action Against Bullying and Violence
Institutional Initiative
National Day of Action Against Bullying and Violence

An awareness observance on the third Friday of March encouraging Australian school communities to take a unified stand against bullying and violence to promote safe, respectful, and inclusive environments.

Awareness Violence Prevention United States
20
World Flour Day
Institutional Initiative
World Flour Day

A food observance on March 20 celebrating the global significance of flour as a staple food in daily diets, honoring farmers, millers, and flour professionals worldwide.

Food Baking International
21
Earth God’s Birthday
Historical Origin
Earth God’s Birthday

A religious observance on the 2nd day of the 2nd lunar month celebrating the birthday of Tu Di Gong, the local Earth God who protects the land and brings prosperity, good harvests, and community harmony.

Religion Other Religion Taiwan
22
Snowman Burning Day
Institutional Initiative
Snowman Burning Day

A fun observance on March 20 symbolically welcoming spring by burning a snowman effigy, with the smoke believed to ward off blizzards.

Seasonal Weather United States
23
World Oral Health Day
Institutional Initiative
World Oral Health Day

An awareness observance on March 20 promoting global awareness of oral health, the importance of hygiene, and prevention of oral diseases to achieve healthier mouths and overall well-being.

Awareness Public Health International
24
National Preschool Teachers Appreciation Day
Community Origin
National Preschool Teachers Appreciation Day

An appreciation day on March 20 honoring preschool teachers for their dedication in nurturing and educating children aged 3 to 5, laying the foundation for lifelong learning and social development.

Careers Educators United States
25
Bock Beer Day
Community Origin
Bock Beer Day

A food observance on March 20 celebrating bock beer, a strong malty German lager and its variants, honoring its centuries-old brewing tradition.

Food Alcohol United States
26
Great American Meat Out Day
Institutional Initiative
Great American Meat Out Day

An environmental advocacy day on March 20 encouraging people to go meat-free for one day to promote the health, environmental, and animal welfare benefits of plant-based diets.

Health Nutrition United States
27
World Behavior Analysis Day
Institutional Initiative
World Behavior Analysis Day

An awareness observance on March 20 promoting the science of behavior analysis and its contributions to improving the human condition, honoring B.F. Skinner's birthday.

Careers Career Development International
28
World Day of Theatre for Children and Young People
Institutional Initiative
World Day of Theatre for Children and Young People

A cultural observance on March 20 promoting the importance of theatre and performing arts in the lives of children and young people, nurturing creativity, empathy, and self-expression.

Hobbies Performing Arts United States
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Francophonie Day
Institutional Initiative
Francophonie Day

A cultural observance on March 20 celebrating the French language by uniting over 320 million speakers worldwide in solidarity, cultural diversity, and shared Francophonie values.

Culture Regional International
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This week & month

50 month-long observances and 9 week-long ones that include March 20.

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
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 Cherry Blossom Festival
March 20 – April 12
National Cherry Blossom Festival
Nature
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
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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