Day Guide for Wednesday March 21st 2018

This is our day guide for Wednesday March 21st 2018 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 80 of 2018.

Holidays on March 21st 2018

International: Eid Norooz. Norooz celebrates the Persian New Year, and the beginning of Spring

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

Not a Public Holiday

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

Japan: Vernal Equinox Day. In Japan the vernal equinox is a welcome holiday as it marks the end of winter and the arrival of spring

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

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There are no observances today.

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