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: Australia: Labour Day
- Holiday info: Western Australia. A public holiday in Australia that was originally called Eight Hours Day
- Regions: Western Australia
- More details about Labour Day in Australia
: Bosnia and Herzegovina: Independence Day
- Holiday info: Marks independence from the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia in 1992.
- Regions: Federation of B&H
- More details about Independence Day in Bosnia and Herzegovina
: British Virgin Islands: Hamilton Lavity Stoutt's Birthday
- Holiday info: Honours Hamilton Lavity Stoutt, the first and longest serving Chief Minister of the British Virgin Islands
- More details about Hamilton Lavity Stoutt's Birthday in British Virgin Islands
: Guam: History and Chamorro Heritage Day
- Holiday info: Celebrates the heritage of Guam on a date that commemorates Ferdinand Magellan's landing on Guam in 1521
- More details about History and Chamorro Heritage Day in Guam
: Papua New Guinea: Public Holiday
- Holiday info: Two public holidays have been announced to mark the mourning period for Michael Somare.
- More details about Public Holiday in Papua New Guinea
: Paraguay: Day of Heroes
- Holiday info: This holiday marks the end of the Paraguayan War in 1870 and commemorates those who lost their lives in the war
- More details about Day of Heroes in Paraguay
: South Korea: March 1st Movement
- Holiday info: Independence Movement Day (Samil Jeol) commemorates a nation-wide independence movement in South Korea which took place on March 1st 1919 in protest against colon
- More details about March 1st Movement in South Korea
: Spain: Andalucía Day (in lieu)
- Holiday info: As Andalucía Day falls on a Sunday in 2021, the following Monday will be a public holiday.
- Regions: Andalucía
- More details about Andalucía Day (in lieu) in Spain
: Spain: Balearic Day
- Holiday info: Marks the Statute of Autonomy of March 1, 1983
- Regions: Balearic Islands
- More details about Balearic Day in Spain
: Switzerland: Republic Day
- Holiday info: Neuchâtel only. In 1848, Neuchâtel declared itself a republic and part of Switzerland
- Regions: Neuchâtel
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: Taiwan: Peace Memorial Day (in lieu)
- Holiday info: This public holiday in Taiwan on February 28th marks the date of an uprising in 1947, that was suppressed by the Republic of China.
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: Anguilla: James Ronald Webster Day
- Holiday info: James Ronald Webster, known in Anguilla as the Father of the Nation, was born on 2 March 1926
- More details about James Ronald Webster Day in Anguilla
: Ethiopia: Victory of Adwa
- Holiday info: Commemorates Ethiopia's victory over Italy in 1896, which secured Ethiopian sovereignty
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: Myanmar: Peasants' Day
- Holiday info: A day to honour the role and contribution to Myanmar of the peasant workers
- More details about Peasants' Day in Myanmar
: Puerto Rico: American Citizenship day
- Holiday info: On March 2nd 1917, President Woodrow Wilson signed into law the Jones-Shafroth Act, granting U.S. citizenship to residents of Puerto Rico
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: Bulgaria: Liberation Day
- Holiday info: March 3rd is Bulgaria's National Day. It honours the Bulgarian volunteers who, during the Russo-Turkish War of 1877-1878 with the assistance of Russian and Romania.
- More details about Liberation Day in Bulgaria
: East Timor: Veterans' Day
- Holiday info: A day to honour those who took part in the resistance against Indonesian occupation and fought for independence
- More details about Veterans' Day in East Timor
: Georgia: Mother's Day
- Holiday info: Originally intended to replace Women's Day, but both are public holidays
- More details about Mother's Day in Georgia
: Malawi: Martyrs Day
- Holiday info: Honors the political heroes who gave their lives in the struggle against British colonialism
- More details about Martyrs Day in Malawi
: Guadeloupe: Mid-Lent
- Holiday info: Mid-Lent is a practice that dates back to the Middle Ages observed on the third Thursday of Lent
- More details about Mid-Lent in Guadeloupe
: Malaysia: Anniversary of Installation of the Sultan
- Holiday info: On March 4th 1999, Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin was installed as the 17th Sultan of Terengganu
- Regions: Terengganu
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: French Polynesia: Missionary Day
- Holiday info: Marks the arrival of the London Missionary Society (LMS) missionaries on March 5th 1797
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: India: Chapchar Kut
- Holiday info: A popular spring festival in Mizoram that marks the completion of the clearing of the jungle ready to be farmed.
- Regions: Mizoram
- More details about Chapchar Kut in India
: India: Panchayati Raj Diwas
- Holiday info: Honours Biju Patnaik, an Indian politician who was twice Chief Minister of Odisha
- Regions: Odisha
- More details about Panchayati Raj Diwas in India
: Vanuatu: Chiefs Day
- Holiday info: A day to commemorate and preserve the traditional customs observed on many islands
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: Ghana: Independence Day
- Holiday info: March 6th is Ghana's National Day and commemorates Ghana's independence from the United Kingdom in 1957.
- More details about Independence Day in Ghana
: Angola: Women's Day
- Holiday info: The UN has declared March 8th to be a day to celebrate, recognise and remember women
- More details about Women's Day in Angola
: Armenia: Women's Day
- Holiday info: The UN has declared March 8th to be a day to celebrate, recognise and remember women
- More details about Women's Day in Armenia
: Australia: Canberra Day
- Holiday info: Public Holiday in Australian Capital Territory (ACT). The day celebrates the official naming of Canberra in 1913.
- Regions: ACT
- More details about Canberra Day in Australia
: Australia: Labour Day
- Holiday info: Labour Day is a public holiday in Australia that was originally called Eight Hours Day
- Regions: Tasmania, Victoria
- More details about Labour Day in Australia
: Australia: Adelaide Cup
- Holiday info: South Australia Only. The cup has been held on the second Monday of March since March 2006. Before 2006 it was held in May
- Regions: South Australia
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: Azerbaijan: Women's Day
- Holiday info: The UN has declared March 8th to be a day to celebrate, recognise and remember women
- More details about Women's Day in Azerbaijan
: Belarus: Women's Day
- Holiday info: The UN has declared March 8th to be a day to celebrate, recognise and remember women
- More details about Women's Day in Belarus
: Belize: National Heroes and Benefactors Day (in lieu)
- Holiday info: Known as Baron Bliss day until 2008, this holiday has now been expanded to honour more heroes of Belize
- More details about National Heroes and Benefactors Day (in lieu) in Belize
: Burkina Faso: Women's Day
- Holiday info: The UN has declared March 8th to be a day to celebrate, recognise and remember women
- More details about Women's Day in Burkina Faso
: Cambodia: International Women's Day
- Holiday info: The UN has declared March 8th to be a day to celebrate, recognise and remember women
- More details about International Women's Day in Cambodia
: Chad: International Women's Day
- Holiday info: The UN has declared March 8th to be a day to celebrate, recognise and remember women
- More details about International Women's Day in Chad
: Eritrea: Women's Day
- Holiday info: The UN has declared March 8th to be a day to celebrate, recognise and remember women
- More details about Women's Day in Eritrea
: Georgia: International Women's Day
- Holiday info: The UN has declared March 8th to be a day to celebrate, recognise and remember women
- More details about International Women's Day in Georgia
: Germany: International Women's Day
- Holiday info: In 2019, Berlin became the first federal state to observe Women's Day as a public holiday
- Regions: Berlin
- More details about International Women's Day in Germany
: Ghana: Independence Day (in lieu)
- Holiday info: As Independence Day falls on a Saturday in 2021, the following Monday will be a public holiday
- More details about Independence Day (in lieu) in Ghana
: Guinea-Bissau: International Women's Day
- Holiday info: The UN has declared March 8th to be a day to celebrate, recognise and remember women
- More details about International Women's Day in Guinea-Bissau
: Kazakhstan: Women's Day
- Holiday info: The UN has declared March 8th to be a day to celebrate, recognise and remember women
- More details about Women's Day in Kazakhstan
: Kiribati: Women's Day
- Holiday info: The UN has declared March 8th to be a day to celebrate, recognise and remember women
- More details about Women's Day in Kiribati
: Kyrgyzstan: Women's Day
- Holiday info: The UN has declared March 8th to be a day to celebrate, recognise and remember women
- More details about Women's Day in Kyrgyzstan
: Lao: International Women's Day
- Holiday info: The UN has declared March 8th to be a day to celebrate, recognise and remember women
- More details about International Women's Day in Lao
: Moldova: International Women's Day
- Holiday info: The UN has declared March 8th to be a day to celebrate, recognise and remember women
- More details about International Women's Day in Moldova
: Mongolia: International Women's Day
- Holiday info: The UN has declared March 8th to be a day to celebrate, recognise and remember women
- More details about International Women's Day in Mongolia
: Nepal: Nari Dibas
- Holiday info: The UN has declared March 8th to be a day to celebrate, recognise and remember women
- More details about Nari Dibas in Nepal
: New Zealand: Taranaki Anniversary Day
- Holiday info: Taranaki Anniversary Day is celebrated annually on the second Monday of March. It commemorates the creation of the Taranaki province - originally called New Plymouth.
- Regions: Taranaki
- More details about Taranaki Anniversary Day in New Zealand
: North Korea: International Women's Day
- Holiday info: The UN has declared March 8th to be a day to celebrate, recognise and remember women
- More details about International Women's Day in North Korea
: Russia: International Women's Day
- Holiday info: The UN has declared March 8th to be a day to celebrate, recognise and remember women
- More details about International Women's Day in Russia
: Sierra Leone: International Women's Day
- Holiday info: The UN has declared March 8th to be a day to celebrate, recognise and remember women
- More details about International Women's Day in Sierra Leone
: Tajikistan: International Women's Day
- Holiday info: The UN has declared March 8th to be a day to celebrate, recognise and remember women
- More details about International Women's Day in Tajikistan
: Turkmenistan: International Women's Day
- Holiday info: The UN has declared March 8th to be a day to celebrate, recognise and remember women
- More details about International Women's Day in Turkmenistan
: Turks and Caicos Islands: Commonwealth Day
- Holiday info: Originally known as Empire Day, this holiday marked Queen Victoria's birthday
- More details about Commonwealth Day in Turks and Caicos Islands
: Uganda: International Women's Day
- Holiday info: The UN has declared March 8th to be a day to celebrate, recognise and remember women
- More details about International Women's Day in Uganda
: Ukraine: Women's Day
- Holiday info: The UN has declared March 8th to be a day to celebrate, recognise and remember women
- More details about Women's Day in Ukraine
: Uzbekistan: International Women's Day
- Holiday info: The UN has declared March 8th to be a day to celebrate, recognise and remember women
- More details about International Women's Day in Uzbekistan
: Zambia: Women's Day
- Holiday info: The UN has declared March 8th to be a day to celebrate, recognise and remember women
- More details about Women's Day in Zambia
: Liberia: Decoration Day
- Holiday info: A day to celebrate the memory of those who have lived and died in the interest of the Liberian Nation
- More details about Decoration Day in Liberia
: Comoros: Leilat al-Meiraj
- Holiday info: Isra and Mi'raj marks the Night Journey from Mecca to Jerusalem and the ascent into heaven
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: Djibouti: Al Isra et Al Mirague
- Holiday info: Isra and Mi'raj marks the Night Journey from Mecca to Jerusalem and the ascent into heaven
- More details about Al Isra et Al Mirague in Djibouti
: India: Shab-I-Miraj
- Holiday info: Isra and Mi'raj marks the Night Journey from Mecca to Jerusalem and the ascent into heaven
- Regions: Jammu and Kashmir
- More details about Shab-I-Miraj in India
: India: Maha Shivratri
- Holiday info: According to Hindu mythology, Shivaratri symbolizes the wedding day of Lord Shiva.
- Regions: Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Punjab, Rajasthan, Telangana, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand
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: Indonesia: Isra Miraj
- Holiday info: Isra and Mi'raj marks the Night Journey from Mecca to Jerusalem and the ascent into heaven
- More details about Isra Miraj in Indonesia
: Iran: The Prohet's Ascension
- Holiday info: Isra and Mi'raj marks the Night Journey from Mecca to Jerusalem and the ascent into heaven
- More details about The Prohet's Ascension in Iran
: Kuwait: Isra'a Wal Miraj
- Holiday info: Isra and Mi'raj marks the Night Journey from Mecca to Jerusalem and the ascent into heaven
- More details about Isra'a Wal Miraj in Kuwait
: Lesotho: Moshoeshoe I's Day
- Holiday info: Moshoeshoe I was the first King of Lesotho. This holidays marks his death on March 11th 1870
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: Lithuania: Restoration of Independence Day
- Holiday info: The Lithuanian people voted for self-rule in elections held in February 1990, and the new democratically elected parliament declared independence from the Soviet Union on March 11, 1990
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: Malaysia: Isra and Miraj
- Holiday info: Isra and Mi'raj marks the Night Journey from Mecca to Jerusalem and the ascent into heaven
- Regions: Kedah, Negeri Sembilan, Perlis, Terengganu
- More details about Isra and Miraj in Malaysia
: Mauritius: Maha Shivaratree
- Holiday info: According to Hindu mythology, Shivaratri symbolizes the wedding day of Lord Shiva.
- More details about Maha Shivaratree in Mauritius
: Nepal: Maha Shivaratri
- Holiday info: According to Hindu mythology, Shivaratri symbolizes the wedding day of Lord Shiva.
- More details about Maha Shivaratri in Nepal
: Oman: Isra'a Wal Miraj
- Holiday info: Isra and Mi'raj marks the Night Journey from Mecca to Jerusalem and the ascent into heaven
- More details about Isra'a Wal Miraj in Oman
: Palestine: The Prophet's Ascension
- Holiday info: Isra and Mi'raj marks the Night Journey from Mecca to Jerusalem and the ascent into heaven
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: Somalia: Mi'raaj Nabi
- Holiday info: Isra and Mi'raj marks the Night Journey from Mecca to Jerusalem and the ascent into heaven
- More details about Mi'raaj Nabi in Somalia
: Sri Lanka: Mahasivarathri Day
- Holiday info: According to Hindu mythology, Shivaratri symbolizes the wedding day of Lord Shiva.
- More details about Mahasivarathri Day in Sri Lanka
: Mauritius: Independence and Republic Day
- Holiday info: National Day in Mauritius is celebrated on March 12th. It marks two key events in the history of the country that both took place on March 12th; independence from B
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: Pakistan: Shab e-Meraj
- Holiday info: Isra and Mi'raj marks the Night Journey from Mecca to Jerusalem and the ascent into heaven
- Regions: Sindh
- More details about Shab e-Meraj in Pakistan
: Papua New Guinea: Public Holiday
- Holiday info: Two public holidays have been announced to mark the mourning period for Michael Somare.
- More details about Public Holiday in Papua New Guinea
: Zambia: Youth Day
- Holiday info: The day is observed to celebrate the youths in society and their contribution to development. It recognises that the youths are the future leaders and must be treated as such.
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: Nepal: Ghode Jatra
- Holiday info: A horse parade organized in Tudikhel in Kathmandu every year, on the new moon of Chaitra Sukla Pakshya in the Eastern Lunar calendar
- Regions: Kathmandu Valley
- More details about Ghode Jatra in Nepal
: Spain: Statute of Autonomy
- Holiday info: Marks the establishment of Melilla as an autonomous city in 1995.
- Regions: Melilla
- More details about Statute of Autonomy in Spain
: Vatican City: Anniversary of the election of Pope Francis
- Holiday info: Marks the election of Pope Francis on March 13th 2013. Varies with each reigning pope.
- More details about Anniversary of the election of Pope Francis in Vatican City
: Albania: Summer Day
- Holiday info: Signifies the end of winter, the rebirth of nature and a rejuvenation of spirit amongst Albanians
- More details about Summer Day in Albania
: Andorra: Constitution Day
- Holiday info: The Constitution of Andorra was given assent by the Andorran people in a referendum on March 14th 1993.
- More details about Constitution Day in Andorra
: Saint Vincent and the Grenadines: National Heroes' Day
- Holiday info: On March 14th 1795, the national hero, Chief Joseph Chatoyer was killed by British troops at Dorsetshire Hill
- More details about National Heroes' Day in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
: Albania: Summer Day (in lieu)
- Holiday info: As Summer Day falls on a Sunday in 2021, the following Monday will be a public holiday.
- More details about Summer Day (in lieu) in Albania
: Cyprus: Green Monday
- Holiday info: Also known as Ash Monday. Clean Monday begins the season of Great Lent in Eastern Orthodox Churches
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: Greece: Clean Monday
- Holiday info: Also known as Ash Monday. Clean Monday begins the season of Great Lent in Eastern Orthodox Churches
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: Hungary: Revolution Day
- Holiday info: This day marks the anniversary of the start of the 1848 Revolution against the Austrian Empire and is celebrated with speeches and musical performances
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: Liberia: J.J. Roberts' Birthday
- Holiday info: Day to celebrate the Birthday of the first and seventh president of Liberia
- More details about J.J. Roberts' Birthday in Liberia
: Mexico: Benito Juarez's Birthday
- Holiday info: A public holiday that celebrates the Birthday of Benito Juarez, a 19th century president and statesman who stood against the French intervention in Mexico
- More details about Benito Juarez's Birthday in Mexico
: Saint Vincent and the Grenadines: National Heroes' Day (in lieu)
- Holiday info: As National Heroes Day falls on a Sunday in 2021, the following Monday will be a public holiday
- More details about National Heroes' Day (in lieu) in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
: Philippines: Davao City Day
- Holiday info: This special non-working day marks the creation of the City of Davao on 16 March 1936.
- Regions: Davao
- More details about Davao City Day in Philippines
: Bangladesh: Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's birthday
- Holiday info: Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, was a preeminent Bengali nationalist leader of Bangladesh born on March 17th 1920
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: International: St. Patrick's Day
- Holiday info: St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, is a widely known historic figure. But for all his celebrity, his life remains somewhat of a mystery
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: Ireland: St. Patrick's Day
- Holiday info: St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, is a widely known historic figure. But for all his celebrity, his life remains somewhat of a mystery
- More details about St. Patrick's Day in Ireland
: Montserrat: St. Patrick's Day
- Holiday info: St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, is a widely known historic figure. But for all his celebrity, his life remains somewhat of a mystery
- More details about St. Patrick's Day in Montserrat
: United Kingdom: St. Patrick's Day
- Holiday info: St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, is a widely known historic figure. But for all his celebrity, his life remains somewhat of a mystery
- Regions: Northern Ireland
- More details about St. Patrick's Day in United Kingdom
: Aruba: National Anthem and Flag Day
- Holiday info: The Flag of Aruba was officially adopted on March 18th 1976, along with the official anthem "Aruba Dushi Tera" (Aruba sweet land)
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: Comoros: Cheikh Al Maarouf Day
- Holiday info: Marks the birthday of Al-koutb Said Mouhammad Cheikh Al Maarouf (in 1851), a prominent religious figure
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: Liechtenstein: St. Joseph's Day
- Holiday info: Feast day of St. Joseph. Joseph was the husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the foster father of Jesus
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: Malta: St. Joseph's Day
- Holiday info: Feast day of St. Joseph. Joseph was the husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the foster father of Jesus
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: Spain: St. Joseph's Day
- Holiday info: Feast day of St. Joseph. Joseph was the husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the foster father of Jesus
- Regions: Basque Country, Extremadura, Galicia, Madrid, Murcia, Navarra, Valenciana
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: Switzerland: St. Joseph's Day
- Holiday info: Feast day of St. Joseph. Joseph was the husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the foster father of Jesus
- Regions: Graubünden, Lucerne, Nidwalden, Schwyz, Solothurn, Ticino, Uri, Valais
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: Vatican City: St. Joseph's Day
- Holiday info: Feast day of St. Joseph. Joseph was the husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the foster father of Jesus
- More details about St. Joseph's Day in Vatican City
: Azerbaijan: Novruz
- Holiday info: Novruz Bayrami is the most important holiday in Azerbaijan. It celebrates the Persian New Year, and the beginning of Spring
- More details about Novruz in Azerbaijan
: Iran: Oil Nationalisation Day
- Holiday info: Marks the anniversary of the nationalization of the oil industry in 1951, seen as a key step in Iran's independence from the West
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: Japan: Vernal Equinox Day
- Holiday info: In Japan the vernal equinox is a welcome holiday as it marks the end of winter and the arrival of spring
- More details about Vernal Equinox Day in Japan
: Tunisia: Independence Day
- Holiday info: This public holiday on March 20th in Tunisia marks the declaration of independence from France 1956
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: Afghanistan: Nowrooz
- Holiday info: Novruz celebrates the Persian New Year, and the beginning of Spring
- More details about Nowrooz in Afghanistan
: Albania: Nevruz
- Holiday info: Novruz celebrates the Persian New Year, and the beginning of Spring
- More details about Nevruz in Albania
: Azerbaijan: Novruz Holiday
- Holiday info: Novruz Bayrami is the most important holiday in Azerbaijan. It celebrates the Persian New Year, and the beginning of Spring
- More details about Novruz Holiday in Azerbaijan
: India: Nauroz
- Holiday info: Novruz celebrates the Persian New Year, and the beginning of Spring
- Regions: Jammu and Kashmir
- More details about Nauroz in India
: Iran: Nowruz
- Holiday info: Novruz celebrates the Persian New Year, and the beginning of Spring
- More details about Nowruz in Iran
: Iraq: Eid Norooz
- Holiday info: Norooz celebrates the Persian New Year, and the beginning of Spring
- More details about Eid Norooz in Iraq
: Kazakhstan: Nauryz
- Holiday info: Nauryz means 'new day', it is celebrated over several days from March 21st and marks Persian New Year which begins on the Vernal Equinox.
- More details about Nauryz in Kazakhstan
: Kyrgyzstan: Nooruz
- Holiday info: Novruz celebrates the Persian New Year, and the beginning of Spring
- More details about Nooruz in Kyrgyzstan
: Namibia: Independence Day
- Holiday info: The holiday celebrates Namibia's independence from South Africa on March 21st 1990.
- More details about Independence Day in Namibia
: South Africa: Human Rights Day
- Holiday info: Marks the establishment of the Human Rights Commission and Sharpeville Day
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: Syria: Mother's Day in Middle East
- Holiday info: The story of how 21st March became Mother's Day in Egypt and other Arab countries.
- More details about Mother's Day in Middle East in Syria
: Tajikistan: Navruz
- Holiday info: Novruz celebrates the Persian New Year, and the beginning of Spring
- More details about Navruz in Tajikistan
: Turkmenistan: Novruz-Bayram
- Holiday info: Novruz celebrates the Persian New Year, and the beginning of Spring
- More details about Novruz-Bayram in Turkmenistan
: Uzbekistan: Navruz
- Holiday info: Novruz celebrates the Persian New Year, and the beginning of Spring
- More details about Navruz in Uzbekistan
: Afghanistan: Nowrooz Holiday
- Holiday info: Second day of holidays to mark Nowrooz, the Afghan New Year, and the beginning of Spring
- More details about Nowrooz Holiday in Afghanistan
: Azerbaijan: Novruz Holiday
- Holiday info: Novruz Bayrami is the most important holiday in Azerbaijan. It celebrates the Persian New Year, and the beginning of Spring
- More details about Novruz Holiday in Azerbaijan
: Colombia: St. Joseph's Day (in lieu)
- Holiday info: If 19th March does not fall on a Monday, it is observed the following Monday.
- More details about St. Joseph's Day (in lieu) in Colombia
: India: Bihar Divas
- Holiday info: Bihar Divas marks the formation of the state of Bihar on March 22nd 1912
- Regions: Bihar
- More details about Bihar Divas in India
: Iran: Nowruz Holiday
- Holiday info: Second day of public holidays to mark Nowruz - Iranian New Year which began on the Vernal Equinox
- More details about Nowruz Holiday in Iran
: Kazakhstan: Nauryz Holiday
- Holiday info: Nauryz means 'new day', it is celebrated over several days from March 21st and marks Persian New Year which begins on the Vernal Equinox.
- More details about Nauryz Holiday in Kazakhstan
: Kyrgyzstan: Nooruz (in lieu)
- Holiday info: Novruz celebrates the Persian New Year, and the beginning of Spring
- More details about Nooruz (in lieu) in Kyrgyzstan
: Namibia: Independence Day (in lieu)
- Holiday info: As Independence Day falls on a Sunday in 2021, the following Monday will be a public holiday
- More details about Independence Day (in lieu) in Namibia
: New Zealand: Otago Anniversary Day
- Holiday info: Otago Anniversary Day is March 23rd, but is a public holiday on the nearest Monday
- Regions: Otago
- More details about Otago Anniversary Day in New Zealand
: Puerto Rico: Emancipation Day
- Holiday info: Commemorates the abolishment of slavery in Puerto Rico on this day in 1873.
- More details about Emancipation Day in Puerto Rico
: South Africa: Human Rights Day (in lieu)
- Holiday info: Public holiday as Human Rights Day falls on a Sunday
- More details about Human Rights Day (in lieu) in South Africa
: Tajikistan: Navruz Holiday
- Holiday info: Second day of public holidays to mark Persian New Year which begins on the Vernal Equinox.
- More details about Navruz Holiday in Tajikistan
: Turkmenistan: Novruz-Bayram Holiday
- Holiday info: Second day of public holidays to mark Persian New Year which begins on the Vernal Equinox.
- More details about Novruz-Bayram Holiday in Turkmenistan
: Uzbekistan: Navruz Holiday
- Holiday info: Second day of public holidays for Navruz, Persian New Year
- More details about Navruz Holiday in Uzbekistan
: Azerbaijan: Novruz Holiday
- Holiday info: Novruz Bayrami is the most important holiday in Azerbaijan. It celebrates the Persian New Year, and the beginning of Spring
- More details about Novruz Holiday in Azerbaijan
: India: Shaheedi Diwas of Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev
- Holiday info: Commemorates three martyrs executed by the British for planting a bomb in 1929
- Regions: Haryana
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: Iran: Nowruz Holiday
- Holiday info: Third day of public holidays to mark Nowruz - Iranian New Year which began on the Vernal Equinox
- More details about Nowruz Holiday in Iran
: Kazakhstan: Nauryz Holiday
- Holiday info: Nauryz means 'new day', it is celebrated over several days from March 21st and marks Persian New Year which begins on the Vernal Equinox.
- More details about Nauryz Holiday in Kazakhstan
: Malaysia: Birthday of the Sultan of Johor
- Holiday info: Johor only. Celebrated on March 23rd from 2015
- Regions: Johor
- More details about Birthday of the Sultan of Johor in Malaysia
: Pakistan: Pakistan Day
- Holiday info: Commemorates the Lahore Resolution of 1940, also known as the 'Pakistan Resolution'
- More details about Pakistan Day in Pakistan
: Tajikistan: Navruz Holiday
- Holiday info: Third day of public holidays to mark Persian New Year which begins on the Vernal Equinox.
- More details about Navruz Holiday in Tajikistan
: Argentina: Truth and Justice Memorial Day
- Holiday info: Anniversary of the coup d'état that started the dictatorial rule of the Proceso in 1976
- More details about Truth and Justice Memorial Day in Argentina
: Azerbaijan: Novruz Holiday
- Holiday info: Novruz Bayrami is the most important holiday in Azerbaijan. It celebrates the Persian New Year, and the beginning of Spring
- More details about Novruz Holiday in Azerbaijan
: Iran: Nowruz Holiday
- Holiday info: Fourth day of public holidays to mark Nowruz - Iranian New Year which began on the Vernal Equinox
- More details about Nowruz Holiday in Iran
: Kazakhstan: Nauryz Holiday
- Holiday info: Nauryz means 'new day', it is celebrated over several days from March 21st and marks Persian New Year which begins on the Vernal Equinox.
- More details about Nauryz Holiday in Kazakhstan
: Cyprus: Greek Independence Day
- Holiday info: Greece's Independence Day is actually a holiday that has blended over time with an older festival - the feast of the Annunciation
- More details about Greek Independence Day in Cyprus
: Greece: Greek Independence Day
- Holiday info: Greece's Independence Day is actually a holiday that has blended over time with an older festival - the feast of the Annunciation
- More details about Greek Independence Day in Greece
: Lebanon: Feast of the Annunciation
- Holiday info: This day celebrates the visit of the Archangel Gabriel to the Virgin Mary to announce to her that she would become the mother of Jesus
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: San Marino: Anniversary of the 'Arengo'
- Holiday info: Commemorates the events of March 25th 1906 which led to a Parliament elected directly by the people.
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: Bangladesh: Independence Day
- Holiday info: Commemorates the declaration of independence from Pakistan on 26 March 1971 by Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
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: Mali: Martyrs Day
- Holiday info: Commemorates the protesters who were killed in demonstrations against President Traoré in March 1991
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: Myanmar: Full Moon Day of Tabaung (in lieu)
- Holiday info: Seven months after Buddha began his teachings, 1,250 monks gathered to hear Buddha preach
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: Myanmar: Full Moon Day of Tabaung
- Holiday info: Seven months after Buddha began his teachings, 1,250 monks gathered to hear Buddha preach
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: Myanmar: Armed Forces Day
- Holiday info: Armed Forces Day is observed as a public holiday in Myanmar on March 27th. Known in Myanmar as 'Tatmadaw Nay', it commemorates the rebellion against Japanese occu
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: India: Holi Dahan
- Holiday info: The day before Holi commemorates the burning of the demon Holika
- Regions: Assam, Jharkhand, Odisha, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand
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: India: Doljatra
- Holiday info: Doljatra is the last festival of the Bengali year and celebrates the love between Krishna and Radha
- Regions: West Bengal
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: Israel: Pesach I
- Holiday info: Passover (Pesach), is an eight day Jewish holiday that remembers the exodus of the Israelites from Egypt
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: Nepal: Fagu Purnima
- Holiday info: Originally a harvest and fertility festival, Holi also commemorates a legend from Hindu Mythology
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: Sri Lanka: Madin Full Moon Poya
- Holiday info: Marks Buddha's first visit to his hometown, Kapilavastu, following his enlightenment
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: Bangladesh: Shab e-Barat
- Holiday info: Muslims believe that on the night of Shab-E-Barat God writes the destinies of all men for the coming year by taking into account the deeds committed by them in the past
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: Central African Republic: Boganda Day
- Holiday info: Marks the death of the first Prime Minister of the Central African Republic autonomous territory in 1959
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: Guyana: Phagwah
- Holiday info: Originally a harvest and fertility festival, Holi also commemorates a legend from Hindu Mythology
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: India: Holi
- Holiday info: Originally a harvest and fertility festival, Holi also commemorates a legend from Hindu Mythology
- Regions: Arunachal Pradesh, Bihar, Chandigarh, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Goa, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Odisha, Punjab, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Telangana, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand
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: India: Shab e-Barat
- Holiday info: Muslims believe that on the night of Shab-E-Barat God writes the destinies of all men for the coming year by taking into account the deeds committed by them in the past
- Regions: Bihar
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: India: Yaosang 2nd Day
- Holiday info: Manipur. This festival that combines Hindu and folk traditions is celebrated for five days in spring on the full moon in the month of Lamda
- Regions: Manipur
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: Iran: Imam Mahdi's Birthday
- Holiday info: Commemorates the anniversary of the birth of the 12th and Last Imam of Twelver Shia Islam.
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: Madagascar: Martyrs Day
- Holiday info: A public holiday dedicated to those who died in 1947 during the revolt against the French.
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: Myanmar: Armed Forces Day (in lieu)
- Holiday info: Armed Forces Day is observed as a public holiday in Myanmar on March 27th. Known in Myanmar as 'Tatmadaw Nay', it commemorates the rebellion against Japanese occu
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: Nepal: Fagu Purnima
- Holiday info: Originally a harvest and fertility festival, Holi also commemorates a legend from Hindu Mythology
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: Pakistan: Holi
- Holiday info: Originally a harvest and fertility festival, Holi also commemorates a legend from Hindu Mythology
- Regions: Sindh
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: Suriname: Phagwah
- Holiday info: Originally a harvest and fertility festival, Holi also commemorates a legend from Hindu Mythology
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: India: Holi Holiday
- Holiday info: Originally a harvest and fertility festival, Holi also commemorates a legend from Hindu Mythology
- Regions: Bihar
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: Trinidad and Tobago: Spiritual Baptist Day
- Holiday info: Commemorates the 1951 repeal of a law that prohibited the activities of the Spiritual Baptist faith
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: Malta: Freedom Day
- Holiday info: Commemorated on the anniversary of the withdrawal of British troops from Malta in 1979
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: US Virgin Islands: Transfer Day
- Holiday info: Commemorates the transfer of the islands from Denmark to the United States in 1917
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