This is our day guide for Thursday March 21st 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 21st 2019
International: Nevruz
Novruz celebrates the Persian New Year, and the beginning of Spring
International: Fagu Purnima
Originally a harvest and fertility festival, Holi also commemorates a legend from Hindu Mythology
Azerbaijan: Novruz Holiday
Novruz Bayrami is the most important holiday in Azerbaijan. It celebrates the Persian New Year, and the beginning of SpringRegional
India (regional): Doljatra
The day before Holi commemorates the burning of the demon HolikaRegional
India (regional): Doljatra
Doljatra is the last festival of the Bengali year and celebrates the love between Krishna and RadhaRegional
India (regional): Imam Ali's Birthday
Known as Imam Ali in Muslim countriesNot 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.
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
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.
Namibia: Independence Day
The holiday celebrates Namibia's independence from South Africa on March 21st 1990.
South Africa: Human Rights Day
Marks the establishment of the Human Rights Commission and Sharpeville DayMarch 20th 2019 | Go to Today | March 22nd 2019
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| General Information for March 21st 2019 | |
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| There are 11 public holidays today. | |
| Day 80 of 2019 | |
| 285 days left in 2019 | |
| Week 12 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1999 - The British comedian Ernie Wise dies (born 1925). | |
| 1935 - Brian Clough, future English football manager, is born. | |
| 630 - Byzantine emperor Heraclius restores the 'True Cross' to Jerusalem. | |
| Every year - The beginning of the Vernal Equinox. |
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