Day Guide for Wednesday March 20th 2019 What are the holidays on March 20th 2019?

This is our day guide for Wednesday March 20th 2019 which shows you at a glance what's happening on this day around the world. Using the calendar on this page, you can look at a day guide for any day. Why not look up your birthday to see which holidays you share it with?

Holidays on March 20th 2019

International: Phagwah

Originally a harvest and fertility festival, Holi also commemorates a legend from Hindu Mythology

Azerbaijan: Novruz

Novruz Bayrami is the most important holiday in Azerbaijan. It celebrates the Persian New Year, and the beginning of Spring

Regional

India (regional): Holi Dahan

The day before Holi commemorates the burning of the demon Holika

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

Iran: Imam Ali's Birthday

Ali ibn Abu Talib was the cousin and son-in-law of the prophet Muhammad. He ruled the Rashidun Empire from 656 to 661.

Myanmar: Full Moon Day of Tabaung

Seven months after Buddha began his teachings, 1,250 monks gathered to hear Buddha preach

Sri Lanka: Madin Full Moon Poya

Marks Buddha's first visit to his hometown, Kapilavastu, following his enlightenment

Tunisia: Independence Day

This public holiday on March 20th in Tunisia marks the declaration of independence from France 1956

Observances on March 20th 2019

United Nations: French Language Day 

Over 75 million people have French as their native language, with another 300 million being able to speak it.

International: International Day of Happiness

Don't worry - be happy!

USA: National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

USA: National Ravioli Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Ravioli Day

USA: National Kick Butts Day

Kick Butts Day involves more than 1,000 events in schools and communities across the United States and even around the world.

International: World Storytelling Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of World Storytelling Day.

International: World Oral Health Day

Be proud of your mouth for a lifetime of smiles!

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General Information for March 20th 2019
There are 8 public holidays today.
Day 79 of 2019
286 days left in 2019
Week 12 of the year
On this Day in History
2006 - 'Cyclone Larry' makes landfall in eastern Australia, destroying most of the country's banana crop.
1987 - Country Musician, Businessman and Bootlegger Kenneth Threadgill suffers a pulmonary embolism and passes away in Austin's Brackenridge Hospital.
1969 - John Lennon and Yoko Ono tie the knot in Gibraltar.
1914 - The first international figure skating championship takes place in New Haven, Connecticut, USA.