Day Guide for Monday March 2nd 2026 What are the holidays on March 2nd 2026?

This is our day guide for Monday March 2nd 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 2nd 2026

Anguilla: James Ronald Webster Day (in lieu)

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

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Australia (regional): Labour Day

Western Australia. A public holiday in Australia that was originally called Eight Hours Day

Ethiopia: Victory of Adwa

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

Guam: History and Chamorro Heritage Day

Celebrates the heritage of Guam on a date that commemorates Ferdinand Magellan's landing on Guam in 1521

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India (regional): Holi Dahan

The day before Holi commemorates the burning of the demon Holika

Iran: Iran Death of Ayatollah Khamenei

A seven-day national holiday to mourn the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Myanmar: Full Moon Day of Tabaung

Seven months after Buddha began his teachings, 1,250 monks gathered to hear Buddha preach

Myanmar: Peasants' Day

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

Nepal: Fagu Purnima

Originally a harvest and fertility festival, Holi also commemorates a legend from Hindu Mythology

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

South Korea: March 1st Movement (in lieu)

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

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Spain (regional): Balearic Day (in lieu)

Marks the Statute of Autonomy of March 1, 1983

Sri Lanka: Madin Full Moon Poya

Marks Buddha's first visit to his hometown, Kapilavastu, following his enlightenment

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USA (regional): Texas Independence Day

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

Observances on March 2nd 2026

United Kingdom: British Pie Week

Be ‘pie-curious’! Find out the dates, history and traditions of British Pie Week.

USA: Casimir Pulaski Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Casimir Pulaski Day

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.

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.

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 2026
There are 14 public holidays today.
Day 61 of 2026
304 days left in 2026
Week 10 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.
Every year - The Nordfriesland Wintermarathon begins in Germany. One memorable event in our 'Universal Sporting Calendar'.