Day Guide for Monday March 20th 2023

This is our day guide for Monday March 20th 2023 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 79 of 2023.

Holidays on March 20th 2023

International: Nowrooz. Novruz celebrates the Persian New Year, and the beginning of Spring
International: St. Joseph's Day (in lieu). Feast day of St. Joseph. Joseph was the husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the foster father of Jesus
Azerbaijan: Novruz. Novruz Bayrami is the most important holiday in Azerbaijan. It celebrates the Persian New Year, and the beginning of Spring

Public sector only

Canada (regional): St. Patrick's Day. 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
Iran: Oil Nationalisation Day. Marks the anniversary of the nationalization of the oil industry in 1951, seen as a key step in Iran's independence from the West
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
Tunisia: Independence Day. This public holiday on March 20th in Tunisia marks the declaration of independence from France 1956

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Observances on March 20th 2023

  • United Nations: French Language Day 
  • International: International Day of Happiness
  • USA: National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
  • USA: National Ravioli Day
  • International: World Storytelling Day
  • International: World Rewilding Day
  • International: International Astrology Day
  • International: Trees Are The Key Awareness Week
  • International: World Oral Health Day

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