Day Guide for Friday March 18th 2022

This is our day guide for Friday March 18th 2022 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 77 of 2022.

Holidays on March 18th 2022

International: Fagu Purnima. Originally a harvest and fertility festival, Holi also commemorates a legend from Hindu Mythology

Aruba: National Anthem and Flag Day. The Flag of Aruba was officially adopted on March 18th 1976, along with the official anthem "Aruba Dushi Tera" (Aruba sweet land)

Public sector only

Bangladesh: Shab e-Barat. Muslims believe that on the night of Shab-E-Barat God writes the destinies of all men for the coming year by taking into account the deeds committed by them in the past

Comoros: Cheikh Al Maarouf Day. Marks the birthday of Al-koutb Said Mouhammad Cheikh Al Maarouf (in 1851), a prominent religious figure

East Timor: Public Holiday. Allow voters to travel to be able to participate in the presidential election.

Regional

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

Regional

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

Regional

India (regional): Yaosang. Manipur. This festival that combines Hindu and folk traditions is celebrated for five days in spring on the full moon in the month of Lamda

Iran: Imam Mahdi's Birthday. Commemorates the anniversary of the birth of the 12th and Last Imam of Twelver Shia Islam.

Ireland: Public Holiday. A one-off additional bank holiday to mark and remember those who have lost their lives due to Covid-19.

Zambia: Public Holiday. Public Holiday for the state funeral of the fourth president, Rupiah Banda.

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Observances on March 18th 2022

  • USA: National Awkward Moments Day
  • USA: National Biodiesel Day
  • USA: National Sloppy Joe Day
  • USA: National Supreme Sacrifice Day
  • International: World Sleep Day
  • International: Holi
  • Trinidad and Tobago: Holi
  • International: Global Recycling Day

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