Day Guide for Sunday March 22nd 2026 What are the holidays on March 22nd 2026?

This is our day guide for Sunday March 22nd 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 22nd 2026

International: Nevruz

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

International: Eid al-Fitr Holiday

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

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India (regional): Bihar Divas

Bihar Divas marks the formation of the state of Bihar on March 22nd 1912

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India (regional): Sarhul Holiday

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 Holiday

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

Malaysia: Hari Raya Aidilfitri Holiday

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

Puerto Rico: Emancipation Day

Commemorates the abolishment of slavery in Puerto Rico on this day in 1873.

Observances on March 22nd 2026

USA: National Bavarian Crepes Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Bavarian Crepes Day

USA: National Goof Off Day

Goof Off Day is a Chance to Unwind and Embrace Playfulness.

United Nations: World Water Day

Join the global effort on World Water Day to tackle water issues, promote sustainable practices, and secure clean water access for everyone.

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General Information for March 22nd 2026
There are 8 public holidays today.
Day 81 of 2026
284 days left in 2026
Week 12 of the year
On this Day in History
2008 - The French swimmer Alain Bernard sets a world record of 47.50 seconds for the 100-metre freestyle long course after winning the European LC Championships.
1933 - Dachau, the first Nazi concentration camp opens. Soon after, Anne Frank and her family flee Germany for neutral Holland.
1878 - The HMS Eurydice sinks off the coast of the Isle Of Wight.
1829 - The three protecting powers (Britain, France and Russia) establish the borders of Greece.