Day Guide for Thursday March 19th 2026 What are the holidays on March 19th 2026?

This is our day guide for Thursday March 19th 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 19th 2026

International: St. Joseph's Day

Feast day of St. Joseph. Joseph was the husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the foster father of Jesus

International: Father's Day

Father's Day is a celebration that honours the role of fathers and forefathers

International: Koriteh

The festival of Eid al-Fitr, the Festival of Fast breaking, marks the end of Ramadan

International: Ougadi

Ugadi marks the beginning of a new Hindu lunar calendar with a change in the moon's orbit.

Regional

India (regional): Cheti Chand

Sindhi New Year is celebrated on the second day in the month of Chaitra

Regional

India (regional): 1st Navratra

First day of a nine-day festival that ends on Ram Navami

Regional

India (regional): Gudi Padwa

Gudi Padwa marks the beginning of a new Hindu lunar calendar with a change in the moon's orbit.

Indonesia: Hari Raya Nyepi

Hari Raya Nyepi is the Balinese Hindu New Year. It is celebrated on the first new moon in March

Regional

Malaysia (regional): Hari Raya Aidilfitri Holiday

Marks the end of the fasting period of the Islamic month of Ramadan

Public sector only

Maldives: End of Ramadan

The last ten days of Ramadan are official government holidays.

Syria: Revolution Day Holiday

Commemorates the 2011 uprising. On March 18th 2011, Syrian security forces fired on protestors killing at least three people.

Observances on March 19th 2026

Australia: National Close the Gap Day

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

USA: National Certified Nurses Day

Annual day of recognition for and by healthcare leaders dedicated to nursing professionalism, excellence, recognition and service.

USA: National Chocolate Caramel Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Chocolate Caramel Day

USA: National Let’s Laugh Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Let’s Laugh Day

USA: National Poultry Day

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

International: Client's Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Client's Day.

Croatia: Father's Day

Father's Day is a celebration observed in many countries that honours the role of fathers and forefathers.

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General Information for March 19th 2026
There are 11 public holidays today.
Day 78 of 2026
287 days left in 2026
Week 12 of the year
On this Day in History
2004 - A semi-trailer truck and a bus crash head-on in Äänekoski, Finland, killing 24 people and injuring 13.
1979 - English comedy actor, Richard Beckinsale, star of hit TV sitcoms 'Rising Damp' and 'Porridge', dies aged just 31.
1898 - Dr Charles West, pioneer of English pediatrics, dies in Paris, France.
Every year - Las Fallas, the Great Fire Festival of Valencia, takes place.