Day Guide for Monday March 9th 2020

This is our day guide for Monday March 9th 2020 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 69 of 2020.

Holidays on March 9th 2020

International: Commonwealth Day. Originally known as Empire Day, this holiday marked Queen Victoria's birthday
International: Women's Day (in lieu). The UN has declared March 8th to be a day to celebrate, recognise and remember women
International: Phagwah. Originally a harvest and fertility festival, Holi also commemorates a legend from Hindu Mythology

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Afghanistan (regional): Presidential Inauguration. The day of the Presidential Inauguration is a public holiday in Kabul

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Australia (regional): Adelaide Cup. South Australia Only. The cup has been held on the second Monday of March since March 2006. Before 2006 it was held in May

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Australia (regional): Canberra Day. Public Holiday in Australian Capital Territory (ACT). The day celebrates the official naming of Canberra in 1913.

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Australia (regional): Labour Day. Labour Day is a public holiday in Australia that was originally called Eight Hours Day
Belize: National Heroes and Benefactors Day. Known as Baron Bliss day until 2008, this holiday has now been expanded to honour more heroes of Belize

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India (regional): Doljatra. Doljatra is the last festival of the Bengali year and celebrates the love between Krishna and Radha

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India (regional): Holi Dahan. The day before Holi commemorates the burning of the demon Holika

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India (regional): Imam Ali's Birthday. Known as Imam Ali in Muslim countries

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India (regional): Bhumchu Festival. An annual Buddhist festival that is said to predict the fate of Sikkim state for the coming year.
Myanmar: Full Moon Day of Tabaung. Seven months after Buddha began his teachings, 1,250 monks gathered to hear Buddha preach

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New Zealand (regional): Taranaki Anniversary Day. Taranaki Anniversary Day is celebrated annually on the second Monday of March. It commemorates the creation of the Taranaki province - originally called New Plymouth.
Sri Lanka: Madin Full Moon Poya. Marks Buddha's first visit to his hometown, Kapilavastu, following his enlightenment

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Observances on March 9th 2020

  • USA: National Barbie Day
  • USA: National Crabmeat Day
  • USA: National Get Over it Day
  • USA: National Meatball Day
  • USA: National Napping Day
  • Botswana: Commonwealth Day
  • United Kingdom: Commonwealth Day
  • Australia: Commonwealth Day

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