Day Guide for Thursday March 21st 2019 What are the holidays on March 21st 2019?

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 Spring

Regional

India (regional): Doljatra

The day before Holi commemorates the burning of the demon Holika

Regional

India (regional): Doljatra

Doljatra is the last festival of the Bengali year and celebrates the love between Krishna and Radha

Regional

India (regional): Imam Ali's Birthday

Known as Imam Ali in Muslim countries

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.

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 Day

Observances on March 21st 2019

Australia: Harmony Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Harmony Day

United Nations: International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

Find out the dates, history and traditions of International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

United Nations: International Day of Forests

Celebrate the International Day of Forests and discover how you can contribute to forest conservation efforts, ensuring a greener future for all.

United Nations: International Day of Nowruz 

Novruz celebrates the Persian New Year, and the beginning of Spring. Novruz means 'New Day'.

USA: National California Strawberry Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National California Strawberry Day

USA: National Common Courtesy Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Common Courtesy Day

USA: National Fragrance Day

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

USA: National French Bread Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National French Bread Day

USA: National Rosie the Riveter Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Rosie the Riveter Day

USA: National Single Parents Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Single Parents Day

International: World Down Syndrome Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of World Down Syndrome Day

International: World Poetry Day

Celebrate the timeless beauty of verse on World Poetry Day and discover the power of poetic expression to unite and inspire.

International: Vernal Equinox

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Vernal Equinox

Israel: Purim

Purim remembers the deliverance of the Jewish people from a plot to destroy them as recorded in the Book of Esther.

Australia: National Close the Gap Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Close the Gap Day.

International: International Astrology Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of International Astrology Day.

Egypt: Mother's Day in the Middle East

The story of how 21st March became Mother's Day in Egypt and other Arab countries.

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General Information for March 21st 2019
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).
1960 - Formula 1 racing legend Ayrton Senna is born in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
630 - Byzantine emperor Heraclius restores the 'True Cross' to Jerusalem.
Every year - The beginning of the Vernal Equinox.