Day Guide for Tuesday March 3rd 2026

This is our day guide for Tuesday March 3rd 2026 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 62 of 2026.

Holidays on March 3rd 2026

International: Phagwah. Originally a harvest and fertility festival, Holi also commemorates a legend from Hindu Mythology
Bulgaria: Liberation Day. 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.
East Timor: Veterans' Day. A day to honour those who took part in the resistance against Indonesian occupation and fought for independence
Georgia: Mother's Day. Mother's Day in Georgia has been a public holiday since 1991.

Regional

India (regional): Doljatra. Doljatra is the last festival of the Bengali year and celebrates the love between Krishna and Radha

Regional

India (regional): Holika Dahan. The day before Holi commemorates the burning of the demon Holika

Regional

India (regional): Yaosang 2nd Day. 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

Regional

India (regional): Bhumchu Festival. An annual Buddhist festival that is said to predict the fate of Sikkim state for the coming year.
Iran: Iran Death of Ayatollah Khamenei. A seven-day national holiday to mourn the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Not a Public Holiday

Israel: Purim. Purim remembers the deliverance of the Jewish people from a plot to destroy them as recorded in the Book of Esther.
Malawi: Martyrs Day. Honors the political heroes who gave their lives in the struggle against British colonialism

Not a Public Holiday

North Korea: Tree Planting Day. This traditional folk festival involves people across North Korea planting trees

Not a Public Holiday

Taiwan: Lantern Festival. Traditionally celebrated as the birthday of the God of Heaven
Thailand: Makha Bucha. Shortly after Buddha began his teachings, 1250 monks gathered to hear Buddha preach.

Public sector only

USA (regional): Town Meeting Day. Marks Vermont's admission to the US in 1791

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Observances on March 3rd 2026

  • Israel: Purim
  • International: Holi
  • Trinidad and Tobago: Holi
  • Taiwan: Lantern Festival
  • China: Lantern Festival
  • International: Mulled Wine Day
  • USA: National Anthem Day
  • USA: National Cold Cuts Day
  • USA: National I Want You to be Happy Day
  • United Nations: World Wildlife Day
  • USA: Simplify-Your-Life Day
  • International: World Hearing Day

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