Day Guide for Thursday March 2nd 2023 What are the holidays on March 2nd 2023?

This is our day guide for Thursday March 2nd 2023 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 2nd 2023

Anguilla: James Ronald Webster Day

James Ronald Webster, known in Anguilla as the Father of the Nation, was born on 2 March 1926

Ethiopia: Victory of Adwa

Commemorates Ethiopia's victory over Italy in 1896, which secured Ethiopian sovereignty

Myanmar: Peasants' Day

A day to honour the role and contribution to Myanmar of the peasant workers

Regional

Nepal (regional): Public Holiday

Koshi Province declared a public holiday to mark the renaming of the province from Province 1.

Puerto Rico: American Citizenship day

On March 2nd 1917, President Woodrow Wilson signed into law the Jones-Shafroth Act, granting U.S. citizenship to residents of Puerto Rico

Public sector only

USA (regional): Texas Independence Day

Commemorates the adoption of the Texas Declaration of Independence from Mexico on 2 March 1836

Observances on March 2nd 2023

USA: National Banana Cream Pie Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Banana Cream Pie Day

USA: National Old Stuff Day

Celebrate National Old Stuff Day by decluttering, embracing change, and discovering fresh perspectives for personal growth and transformation this March 2nd.

United Nations: World Book Day

World Book Day is a global celebration of books and reading that is observed in more than 100 countries.

USA: National Read Across America Day (Dr. Seuss Day)

Celebrated on the birthday of the beloved children's author, Dr Seuss. If March 2nd falls on a weekend, the day is observed on the nearest school day.

International: World Teen Mental Wellness Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of World Teen Mental Wellness Day.

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General Information for March 2nd 2023
There are 6 public holidays today.
Day 61 of 2023
304 days left in 2023
Week 09 of the year
On this Day in History
2008 - In Armenia, police clash with civilians and eight people are killed following riots concerning the presidential election.
1999 - Most revered British female vocalist of the 1960s Dusty Springfield dies from breast cancer.
1953 - The Academy Awards - Oscars - are broadcast on television for the first time.
1951 - The pilot episode of I Love Lucy is recorded, inspired by Lucille Ball's hit radio show My Favourite Husband.