Day Guide for Friday March 20th 2026

This is our day guide for Friday March 20th 2026 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 79 of 2026.

Holidays on March 20th 2026

International: Eid Al Fitr. The festival of Eid al-Fitr, the Festival of Fast breaking, marks the end of Ramadan
International: Jumatul Bidah. Jumatul Bidah translates as 'Friday of farewell' and marks the last Friday prayers in the holy month of Ramadan
International: Eid Norooz. Norooz celebrates the Persian New Year, and the beginning of Spring
Azerbaijan: Novruz. Novruz Bayrami is the most important holiday in Azerbaijan. It celebrates the Persian New Year, and the beginning of Spring

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India (regional): Sajibu Nongma Panba. The Sajibu Nongmapanba Festival is the Lunar new year festival of the sanamahism religion

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India (regional): Gudi Padwa. Gudi Padwa marks the beginning of a new Hindu lunar calendar with a change in the moon's orbit.

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India (regional): Cheti Chand. Sindhi New Year is celebrated on the second day in the month of Chaitra
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
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
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 2026

  • International: Eid Al Fitr
  • International: World Storytelling Day
  • International: Vernal Equinox
  • International: World Rewilding Day
  • International: International Astrology Day
  • United Nations: French Language Day 
  • International: International Day of Happiness
  • USA: National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
  • USA: National Ravioli Day
  • International: World Oral Health Day

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