Day Guide for Sunday March 1st 2026 What are the holidays on March 1st 2026?

This is our day guide for Sunday March 1st 2026 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 1st 2026

International: Martisor

Martisor is a festival that marks traditional Romanian beginning of Spring

Regional

Bosnia and Herzegovina (regional): Independence Day

Marks independence from the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia in 1992.

Not a Public Holiday

International: Orthodox Lent

Great Lent marks the start of the Easter cycle in the Orthodox Christian Church

Paraguay: Day of Heroes

This holiday marks the end of the Paraguayan War in 1870 and commemorates those who lost their lives in the war

Not a Public Holiday

Qatar: Early March Bank Holiday

Banks only. annual early-March bank holiday

South Korea: March 1st Movement

Independence Movement Day (Samil Jeol) commemorates a nation-wide independence movement in South Korea which took place on March 1st 1919 in protest against colon

Regional

Switzerland (regional): Republic Day

Neuchâtel only. In 1848, Neuchâtel declared itself a republic and part of Switzerland

Not a Public Holiday

United Kingdom (regional): St. David's Day

St David is the patron saint of Wales. This holiday is always observed on March 1st, as the tradition is that he died on that day in 589 AD

Observances on March 1st 2026

Iceland: Beer Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Beer Day

USA: National Fruit Compote Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Fruit Compote Day

USA: National Horse Protection Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Horse Protection Day

USA: National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day

USA: National Pig Day

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

United Kingdom: Self-injury Awareness Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Self-injury Awareness Day

United Nations: Zero Discrimination Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Zero Discrimination Day  [UNAIDS]

United Kingdom: Veggie Month

Celebrate green living this March with Veggie Month, a UK movement embracing plant-based diets for health and sustainability.

USA: Women's History Month

March was chosen to be National Women's History Month in the United States, declared as such by a biennial Joint Resolution of the U.S. Congress in 1987.

USA: Irish-American Heritage Month

March is Irish-American Heritage Month in USA as St. Patrick's Day falls on 17th March.

Canada: National Nutrition Month

National Nutrition Month takes place in March each year to highlight the importance of healthy eating.

United Kingdom: Marie Curie GreatDaffodil Appeal

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Marie Curie GreatDaffodil Appeal

Bulgaria: Baba Marta

Baba Marta on March 1st is believed to mark the beginning of spring.

United Kingdom: St. David's Day

St David is the patron saint of Wales. This holiday is always observed on March 1st, as the tradition is that he died on that day in 589 AD

Kazakhstan: National Day of Gratitude

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

United Kingdom: Brain Tumour Awareness Month

A month of activities to highlight one of the most dangerous forms of cancer.

USA: Red Cross Month

Celebrate the impact of Red Cross Month and honor the heroes who bring hope during crises with their unwavering support and dedication.

International: Endometriosis Awareness Day

Join us on Endometriosis Awareness Day to support those affected and foster understanding about this widespread yet often overlooked condition.

International: National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month

Learn about National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month, observed every March. Discover the importance of raising awareness, promoting inclusion, and supporting those with cerebral palsy.

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General Information for March 1st 2026
There are 8 public holidays today.
Day 60 of 2026
305 days left in 2026
Week 09 of the year
On this Day in History
2007 - Riots break out in Denmark after 'squatters' are evicted from Ungdomshuset in Copenhagen.
1973 - The Black September terrorist group kill three hostages at the Saudi Embassy in Khartoum. Another event mentioned in Billy Joel's 'We Didn't Start the Fire'.
1953 - Soviet leader Josef Stalin dies. Stalin is referenced in the song 'We Didn't Start the Fire' by Billy Joel.
1908 - Pat Garrett, the US gunslinger who killed the outlaw Billy the Kid, dies hmself.