Day Guide for Saturday March 21st 2026 What are the holidays on March 21st 2026?

This is our day guide for Saturday March 21st 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 21st 2026

International: Eid al-Fitr

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

International: Nooruz

Novruz celebrates the Persian New Year, and the beginning of Spring

International: Hari Raya Aidilfitri

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

Azerbaijan: Novruz Holiday

Novruz Bayrami is the most important holiday in Azerbaijan. It celebrates the Persian New Year, and the beginning of Spring

Ghana: Eid ul-Fitr

A public holiday to be observed on the day after Eid-ul-Fitr.

Regional

India (regional): Sarhul

A key tribal festival, celebrated on Chaitra Shukla Tritiya, the third day of waxing moon in Chaitra month. Sarhul marks the beginning of New Year

Kazakhstan: Nauryz

Nauryz means 'new day', it is celebrated over several days from March 21st and marks Persian New Year which begins on the Vernal Equinox.

Namibia: Independence Day

The holiday celebrates Namibia's independence from South Africa on March 21st 1990.

South Africa: Human Rights Day

Marks the establishment of the Human Rights Commission and Sharpeville Day

Syria: Mother's Day

The story of how 21st March became Mother's Day in Egypt and other Arab countries.

Observances on March 21st 2026

USA: National Quilting Day

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

USA: National Corndog Day

The third Saturday of March is a chance to honor this iconic American foodstuff.

Australia: Harmony Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Harmony Day

United Nations: International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

Find out the dates, history and traditions of International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

United Nations: International Day of Forests

Celebrate the International Day of Forests and discover how you can contribute to forest conservation efforts, ensuring a greener future for all.

United Nations: International Day of Nowruz 

Novruz celebrates the Persian New Year, and the beginning of Spring. Novruz means 'New Day'.

USA: National California Strawberry Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National California Strawberry Day

USA: National Common Courtesy Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Common Courtesy Day

USA: National Fragrance Day

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

USA: National French Bread Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National French Bread Day

USA: National Rosie the Riveter Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Rosie the Riveter Day

USA: National Single Parents Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Single Parents Day

International: World Down Syndrome Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of World Down Syndrome Day

International: World Poetry Day

Celebrate the timeless beauty of verse on World Poetry Day and discover the power of poetic expression to unite and inspire.

Egypt: Mother's Day in the Middle East

The story of how 21st March became Mother's Day in Egypt and other Arab countries.

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General Information for March 21st 2026
There are 10 public holidays today.
Day 80 of 2026
285 days left in 2026
Week 12 of the year
On this Day in History
1999 - The British comedian Ernie Wise dies (born 1925).
1960 - Formula 1 racing legend Ayrton Senna is born in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
630 - Byzantine emperor Heraclius restores the 'True Cross' to Jerusalem.
Every year - The beginning of the Vernal Equinox.