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15 holidays observed on this day
Monday, March 9 2026

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March 9 2026

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

National Barbie Day MOST LOVED TODAY
Pop Culture Movies & TV United States

National Barbie Day

A cultural observance on March 9 celebrating the iconic Barbie doll, her cultural impact, and the anniversary of her debut at the 1959 American International Toy Fair.

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National Napping Day
Individual Initiative
National Napping Day

A fun observance on the Monday after Daylight Saving Time begins promoting the health, mood, and productivity benefits of napping to help Americans recover from the lost hour of sleep.

Health Sleep United States
03
National Get Over It Day
Individual Initiative
National Get Over It Day

A fun observance on March 9 encouraging people to let go of past hurts, grudges, breakups, and difficulties and move forward with a positive perspective.

Health Self-Improvement United States
04
National Meatball Day
Community Origin
National Meatball Day

A food observance on March 9 celebrating meatballs and their global culinary history, from Italian spaghetti and meatballs to Swedish meatballs and countless cultural variations.

Food Meat United States
05
National Crab Meat Day
Community Origin
National Crab Meat Day

A food observance on March 9 celebrating the flavor, versatility, and health benefits of crab meat in various recipes and cuisines.

Food Dining United States
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 Dish Washer Appreciation Day
Community Origin
National Dish Washer Appreciation Day

An appreciation day on March 9 honoring both dishwasher appliances that save time on household chores and the people who handle dishwashing duties.

Lifestyle Household Gadgets United States
08
Commonwealth Day
Historical Origin
Commonwealth Day

A cultural observance on the second Monday in March celebrating the Commonwealth of Nations, promoting unity and shared values like democracy and peace among its 56 member countries.

Culture Civics International
09
National Lina Day
Community Origin
National Lina Day

A fun observance on March 9 celebrating and honoring people named Lina, appreciating the name's meanings related to tenderness, delicacy, and purity across various cultures.

Names International
10
National Marcia Day
Community Origin
National Marcia Day

A fun observance on March 9 celebrating and honoring all people named Marcia and the name's Latin origins meaning "dedicated to Mars."

Names International
11
Bang Clang Day
Community Origin
Bang Clang Day

A heritage observance on March 9 commemorating the first battle between ironclad warships during the American Civil War, marking the naval innovation that ended the era of wooden warships.

Fun Silly United States
12
National False Teeth Day
Community Origin
National False Teeth Day

An awareness observance on March 9 promoting dental care, the importance of oral hygiene, and awareness about dentures and preventing tooth loss.

Health Dental United States
13
Amerigo Vespucci Day
Government Proclamation
Amerigo Vespucci Day

A cultural observance on March 9 honoring Amerigo Vespucci, the Italian explorer and navigator whose voyages helped recognize the Americas as a new continent, leading the continents to be named after him.

Culture Famous People United States
14
National Shane Day
Community Origin
National Shane Day

A fun observance on March 9 celebrating all people named Shane and the name's Irish origins meaning "God is gracious."

Names International
15
National Heroes and Benefactors Day (Belize)
Government Proclamation
National Heroes and Benefactors Day (Belize)

A heritage observance on March 9 honoring the national heroes and benefactors of Belize, originally commemorating Baron Bliss for his philanthropic bequest funding infrastructure, education, and community development.

Culture Famous People Belize
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This week & month

51 month-long observances and 7 week-long ones that include March 9.

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
National Salt Awareness Week
March 4–11
National Salt Awareness Week
Awareness
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
National Endometriosis Awareness Week
March 4–10
National Endometriosis Awareness Week
Awareness
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