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37 holidays observed on this day
Saturday, March 21 2026

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March 21 2026

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

National Flower Day MOST LOVED TODAY
Nature Plants United States

National Flower Day

An annual observance on March 21, the spring equinox, recognizing the cultural, economic, and ecological significance of flowers.

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National Single Parent Day
Government Proclamation
National Single Parent Day

A national observance on March 21 recognizing the dedication, sacrifices, and child-rearing efforts of unmarried, widowed, or divorced parents.

Relationships Family United States
03
National Crunchy Taco Day
Corporate Initiative
National Crunchy Taco Day

An annual observance on March 21 celebrating the crunchy taco, a fried corn tortilla shell filled with seasoned meat, lettuce, cheese, and other toppings.

Food Global Cuisines United States
04
National Corn Dog Day
Individual Initiative
National Corn Dog Day

A food observance on the first Saturday of March Madness celebrating corn dogs, tater tots, American beer, and the NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship.

Food Snacks United States
05
National French Bread Day
Community Origin
National French Bread Day

A food observance on March 21 celebrating French bread, honoring its crispy crust, soft interior, and central role in French culinary culture.

Food Global Cuisines United States
06
World Down Syndrome Day
International Body Recognition
World Down Syndrome Day

An awareness observance on March 21 raising global awareness of Down syndrome, promoting inclusion, human rights, and full participation of people with Down syndrome in society.

Awareness Disability International
07
Slytherin Pride Day
Community Origin
Slytherin Pride Day

An international fan observance on March 21 celebrating the history, characters, and traits associated with the Slytherin house from the Harry Potter series.

Pop Culture Movies & TV International
08
International Colour Day
Institutional Initiative
International Colour Day

An awareness observance on March 21 celebrating the influence of colour on human perception, emotions, culture, science, and art through global exhibitions and workshops.

Hobbies Arts & Crafts International
09
National Teenager Day
Community Origin
National Teenager Day

An appreciation day on March 21 celebrating teenagers, recognizing their value, achievements, and the unique challenges they face during the transition from childhood to adulthood.

Relationships Children United States
10
World Poetry Day
International Body Recognition
World Poetry Day

An awareness observance on March 21 celebrating poetry as a form of cultural and linguistic expression, supporting linguistic diversity, oral traditions, and the convergence of poetry with other arts.

Pop Culture Books International
11
Memory Day
Community Origin
Memory Day

An awareness observance on March 21 celebrating human memory, raising awareness about memory loss from diseases like Alzheimer's and dementia, and promoting brain health.

Awareness Health Conditions International
12
National Fragrance Day
Institutional Initiative
National Fragrance Day

A cultural observance on March 21 celebrating the artistry, history, and sensory experience of perfumes and fragrances.

Style Makeup United States
13
Harmony Day
Government Proclamation
Harmony Day

A cultural observance on March 21 celebrating Australia's cultural diversity, inclusiveness, and respect, coinciding with the UN International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.

Awareness Social Justice Australia
14
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
International Body Recognition
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

An awareness observance on March 21 dedicated to the elimination of racial discrimination worldwide, commemorating victims of the Sharpeville massacre and promoting global efforts against racism and apartheid.

Awareness Social Justice International
15
National Aries Day
Community Origin
National Aries Day

A fun observance on March 21 celebrating individuals born under the Aries zodiac sign, honoring their energetic, impulsive, and pioneering traits associated with the ram symbol and fire element.

Religion Other Religion International
16
National Healthy Fats Day
Institutional Initiative
National Healthy Fats Day

A food observance on March 21 promoting the importance and benefits of healthy fats, particularly traditional animal fats, in a balanced diet and culinary traditions.

Health Nutrition United States
17
International Day of Forests
International Body Recognition
International Day of Forests

An environmental advocacy day on March 21 celebrating the importance of all types of forests for biodiversity, climate regulation, water filtration, and providing livelihoods for current and future generations.

Nature Conservation International
18
National Countdown Day
Institutional Initiative
National Countdown Day

A fun observance on March 21 celebrating the thrill and anticipation of countdowns to important personal events and milestones such as weddings, graduations, or the end of treatments.

Fun Silly International
19
National Peter Day
Community Origin
National Peter Day

A fun observance on March 21 celebrating all people named Peter, honoring the name's Greek origins meaning "rock" or "stone" and its biblical significance.

Names International
20
National Quilting Day
Institutional Initiative
National Quilting Day

A cultural observance on the third Saturday of March celebrating quiltmakers, the art and tradition of quilting, and promoting community events and preservation of quilting heritage.

Hobbies Knitting United States
21
Naw-Ruz (Baha’i New Year)
Religious Origin
Naw-Ruz (Baha’i New Year)

A religious observance marking the Bahá'í New Year on the vernal equinox, symbolizing spiritual renewal and the arrival of spring as the first day of the Badí' calendar.

Religion Other Religion International
22
World Puppetry Day
Institutional Initiative
World Puppetry Day

A cultural observance on March 21 celebrating the art of puppetry, honoring puppeteers, and promoting puppetry traditions, innovation, and its role in education and cultural diversity.

Hobbies Performing Arts International
23
Big Bang Day
Community Origin
Big Bang Day

A cultural observance on March 21 celebrating the Planck mission's cosmic microwave background map and the scientific evidence confirming the Big Bang theory and the universe's age of approximately 13.8 billion years.

School STEM United States
24
National Renewable Energy Day
Community Origin
National Renewable Energy Day

An environmental advocacy day on March 21 promoting awareness of renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, and hydropower to combat fossil fuel overuse and support a sustainable future.

Nature Conservation United States
25
Egypt Mother’s Day
Individual Initiative
Egypt Mother’s Day

A cultural observance on March 21 honoring mothers for their love, sacrifices, and devotion to their families.

Culture Regional Egypt
26
Namibia Independence Day
Legislative Resolution
Namibia Independence Day

A heritage observance on March 21 commemorating Namibia's independence from South Africa achieved on March 21, 1990, following UN-supervised elections.

Culture Civics Namibia
27
National Common Courtesy Day
Community Origin
National Common Courtesy Day

A fun observance on March 21 promoting common courtesy, politeness, respect, and small acts of kindness in daily interactions.

Awareness Values United States
28
Nowruz Bayram
Historical Origin
Nowruz Bayram

A cultural observance on the vernal equinox celebrating the Persian New Year, the beginning of spring, renewal, and the Zoroastrian tradition of the triumph of good over evil.

Religion Other Religion Turkmenistan
29
Twitter Day
Community Origin
Twitter Day

A cultural observance on March 21 celebrating the launch of Twitter and the first tweet, marking the platform's role in real-time communication and global public discourse.

Tech Social Media United States
30
The Big Walk and Wheel
Institutional Initiative
The Big Walk and Wheel

A sporting event in March promoting active journeys to school by walking, wheeling, scooting, and cycling through an inter-school competition to encourage healthier lifestyles and sustainable travel habits.

Health Fitness United Kingdom
31
Vermouth Day
Individual Initiative
Vermouth Day

A food observance on March 21 celebrating vermouth, a fortified and aromatized wine infused with botanicals, for its history, versatility in cocktails, and social enjoyment.

Food Alcohol International
32
Afghanistan Day
Legislative Resolution
Afghanistan Day

A heritage observance on March 21 honoring solidarity with Afghan resistance against Soviet invasion and occupation, coinciding with the Afghan New Year (Nowruz).

Culture Civics Afghanistan
33
International Day of Nowruz
International Body Recognition
International Day of Nowruz

A cultural observance on the spring equinox celebrating the Persian New Year and the first day of spring, marking renewal of nature with rituals promoting peace, solidarity, reconciliation, and cultural diversity among over 300 million people.

Culture Asian Heritage International
34
National Beverly Day
Community Origin
National Beverly Day

A fun observance on March 21 celebrating people named Beverly, honoring the name's Old English origin meaning "beaver meadow" and its connection to nature.

Names International
35
Race Relations Day
Institutional Initiative
Race Relations Day

An awareness observance on March 21 promoting positive race relations, celebrating ethnic diversity, and working toward the elimination of racial discrimination and prejudice.

Awareness Social Justice New Zealand
36
WE Day
Community Origin
WE Day

A cultural observance on March 21 informally listed as a youth empowerment day on some calendar sites.

Awareness Youth United States
37
Credit Card Reduction Day
Individual Initiative
Credit Card Reduction Day

An awareness observance on March 21 promoting the reduction of credit card debt and responsible credit card usage to achieve financial freedom.

Business Financial Literacy United States
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50 month-long observances and 10 week-long ones that include March 21.

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
Week of Solidarity with the Peoples Struggling against Racism and Racial Discrimination
March 21–27
Week of Solidarity with the Peoples Struggling against Racism and Racial Discrimination
Awareness
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