This is our day guide for Monday March 9th 2020 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 9th 2020
International: Commonwealth Day
Originally known as Empire Day, this holiday marked Queen Victoria's birthday
International: Women's Day (in lieu)
The UN has declared March 8th to be a day to celebrate, recognise and remember women
International: Phagwah
Originally a harvest and fertility festival, Holi also commemorates a legend from Hindu MythologyRegional
Afghanistan (regional): Presidential Inauguration
The day of the Presidential Inauguration is a public holiday in KabulRegional
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 MayRegional
Australia (regional): Canberra Day
Public Holiday in Australian Capital Territory (ACT). The day celebrates the official naming of Canberra in 1913.Regional
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
Known as Baron Bliss day until 2008, this holiday has now been expanded to honour more heroes of BelizeRegional
India (regional): Doljatra
Doljatra is the last festival of the Bengali year and celebrates the love between Krishna and RadhaRegional
India (regional): Holi Dahan
The day before Holi commemorates the burning of the demon HolikaRegional
India (regional): Imam Ali's Birthday
Known as Imam Ali in Muslim countriesRegional
India (regional): Bhumchu Festival
An annual Buddhist festival that is said to predict the fate of Sikkim state for the coming year.
Myanmar: Full Moon Day of Tabaung
Seven months after Buddha began his teachings, 1,250 monks gathered to hear Buddha preachRegional
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.
Sri Lanka: Madin Full Moon Poya
Marks Buddha's first visit to his hometown, Kapilavastu, following his enlightenmentObservances on March 9th 2020
USA: National Barbie Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Barbie Day
USA: National Crabmeat Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Crabmeat Day
USA: National Get Over it Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Get Over it Day
USA: National Meatball Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Meatball Day
USA: National Napping Day
Day after Return of Daylight Savings Day
Botswana: Commonwealth Day
Commonwealth Day is a holiday that celebrates the British Commonwealth. It is observed on the second Monday in March.March 8th 2020 | Go to Today | March 10th 2020
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| General Information for March 9th 2020 | |
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| There are 15 public holidays today. | |
| Day 69 of 2020 | |
| 297 days left in 2020 | |
| Week 11 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 2006 - Liquid water is discovered on Saturn's sixth-largest moon, Enceladus. | |
| 1974 - Japanese WWII soldier 2nd Lieutenant Hiroo Ononda finally surrenders after 29 years of a lonely guerilla campaign against the American army. | |
| 1902 - Gustav Mahler and Alma Mahler-Werfel are married in Vienna, only four months after their first meeting. | |
| 1777 - American Revolutionary War: during the Battle of Cooch's Bridge, the Flag of the United States is flown in battle for the first time. |
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