Day Guide for Monday March 9th 2026

This is our day guide for Monday March 9th 2026 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 68 of 2026.

Holidays on March 9th 2026

International: Women's Day (in lieu). The UN has declared March 8th to be a day to celebrate, recognise and remember women
International: Commonwealth Day. Originally known as Empire Day, this holiday marked Queen Victoria's birthday

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Australia (regional): Canberra Day. Public Holiday in Australian Capital Territory (ACT). The day celebrates the official naming of Canberra in 1913.

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Australia (regional): Adelaide Cup. South Australia Only. The cup has been held on the second Monday of March since March 2006. Before 2006 it was held in May

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Australia (regional): Labour Day. Labour Day is a public holiday in Australia that was originally called Eight Hours Day
Belize: National Heroes and Benefactors Day (in lieu). Known as Baron Bliss day until 2008, this holiday has now been expanded to honour more heroes of Belize
British Virgin Islands: Hamilton Lavity Stoutt's Birthday. Honours Hamilton Lavity Stoutt, the first and longest serving Chief Minister of the British Virgin Islands

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New Zealand (regional): Taranaki Anniversary Day. Taranaki Anniversary Day is celebrated annually on the second Monday of March. It commemorates the creation of the Taranaki province - originally called New Plymouth.

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Observances on March 9th 2026

  • USA: National Napping Day
  • Botswana: Commonwealth Day
  • United Kingdom: Commonwealth Day
  • Australia: Commonwealth Day
  • USA: National Barbie Day
  • USA: National Crabmeat Day
  • USA: National Get Over it Day
  • USA: National Meatball Day
  • USA: National Dishwasher Appreciation Day

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