Day Guide for Monday March 21st 2016

This is our day guide for Monday March 21st 2016 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 81 of 2016.

Holidays on March 21st 2016

Azerbaijan: Novruz Holiday. Novruz Bayrami is the most important holiday in Azerbaijan. It celebrates the Persian New Year, and the beginning of Spring
Colombia: St. Joseph's Day. If 19 March does not fall on a Monday, it is observed the following Monday.

Public sector only

Costa Rica: Holy Week Holiday. Public sector workers have been given all of Holy week as a holiday to encourage domestic tourism
Iraq: Eid Norooz. Norooz celebrates the Persian New Year, and the beginning of Spring
Japan: Vernal Equinox Day. In Japan the vernal equinox is a welcome holiday as it marks the end of winter and the arrival of spring
Kazakhstan: Nauryz. Nauryz means 'new day', it is celebrated over several days from March 21st and marks Persian New Year which begins on the Vernal Equinox.
Mexico: Benito Juarez's Birthday. A public holiday that celebrates the Birthday of Benito Juarez, a 19th century president and statesman who stood against the French intervention in Mexico

Regional

New Zealand (regional): Otago Anniversary Day. Otago Anniversary Day is March 23rd, but is a public holiday on the nearest Monday
South Africa: Human Rights Day. Marks the establishment of the Human Rights Commission and Sharpeville Day

Public sector only

Uruguay: Bank Holiday. Tourism week is the name for the five days of Easter week holidays in Uruguay
Venezuela: Venezuela Holy Week Holiday. Workers have been given all of Holy week as a holiday to help reduce energy consumption

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There are no observances today.

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