Day Guide for Tuesday March 3rd 2026 What are the holidays on March 3rd 2026?

This is our day guide for Tuesday March 3rd 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 3rd 2026

International: Phagwah

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

Bulgaria: Liberation Day

March 3rd is Bulgaria's National Day. It honours the Bulgarian volunteers who, during the Russo-Turkish War of 1877-1878 with the assistance of Russian and Romania.

East Timor: Veterans' Day

A day to honour those who took part in the resistance against Indonesian occupation and fought for independence

Georgia: Mother's Day

Mother's Day in Georgia has been a public holiday since 1991.

Regional

India (regional): Doljatra

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

Regional

India (regional): Holika Dahan

The day before Holi commemorates the burning of the demon Holika

Regional

India (regional): Yaosang 2nd Day

Manipur. This festival that combines Hindu and folk traditions is celebrated for five days in spring on the full moon in the month of Lamda

Regional

India (regional): Bhumchu Festival

An annual Buddhist festival that is said to predict the fate of Sikkim state for the coming year.

Iran: Iran Death of Ayatollah Khamenei

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

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.

Malawi: Martyrs Day

Honors the political heroes who gave their lives in the struggle against British colonialism

Not a Public Holiday

North Korea: Tree Planting Day

This traditional folk festival involves people across North Korea planting trees

Not a Public Holiday

Taiwan: Lantern Festival

Traditionally celebrated as the birthday of the God of Heaven

Thailand: Makha Bucha

Shortly after Buddha began his teachings, 1250 monks gathered to hear Buddha preach.

Public sector only

USA (regional): Town Meeting Day

Marks Vermont's admission to the US in 1791

Observances on March 3rd 2026

Israel: Purim

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

International: Holi

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

Taiwan: Lantern Festival

Traditionally celebrated as the birthday of the God of Heaven.

International: Mulled Wine Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Mulled Wine Day

USA: National Anthem Day

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

USA: National Cold Cuts Day

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USA: National I Want You to be Happy Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National I Want You to be Happy Day

United Nations: World Wildlife Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of World Wildlife Day

USA: Simplify-Your-Life Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Simplify-Your-Life Day.

International: World Hearing Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of World Hearing Day.

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General Information for March 3rd 2026
There are 15 public holidays today.
Day 62 of 2026
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Week 10 of the year
On this Day in History
2005 - Steve Fossett becomes the first person to fly a plane around the world solo without any stops or refuelling - some 25,000 miles in 67 hours and two minutes.
1969 - Apollo 9 is launched into earth orbit.
1875 - The first organised indoor game of ice hockey is played in Montreal, Canada, as recorded in The Montreal Gazette.
Every year - The traditional date for the Pafos Marathon in Cyprus.