Day Guide for Sunday March 8th 2020 What are the holidays on March 8th 2020?

This is our day guide for Sunday March 8th 2020 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 8th 2020

International: Women's Day

The UN has declared March 8th to be a day to celebrate, recognise and remember women

Iran: Imam Ali's Birthday

Ali ibn Abu Talib was the cousin and son-in-law of the prophet Muhammad. He ruled the Rashidun Empire from 656 to 661.

Myanmar: Full Moon Day of Tabaung Holiday

Seven months after Buddha began his teachings, 1,250 monks gathered to hear Buddha preach

Observances on March 8th 2020

United Nations: International Womens Day

Women occupy only 24% of parliamentary seats worldwide.

USA: National Peanut Cluster Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Peanut Cluster Day

USA: National Proofreading Day

Knot sure we sea the point of celebrating this holiday. Who kneads proof-readers?

USA: Daylight Savings Begins

Get ready to set your clocks forward by one hour as daylight savings time starts.

USA: National Retro Video Game Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Retro Video Game Day.

Bulgaria: Bulgarian Mother's Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Mother's Day in Bulgaria.

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There are 3 public holidays today.
Day 68 of 2020
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On this Day in History
1996 - Fargo is released, a film by Joel and Ethan Coen, starring William H Macy, Frances McDormand and Steve Buscemi. The film claims to be based on a true story, though it's actually entirely a work of fiction.
1978 - The radio series The Hitch-hiker's Guide to the Galaxy is first broadcast. Written by Douglas Adams, it's later adapted for television, book, stage play and novelty towel before being developed for a feature film (released 2005).
1776 - The Commonwealth of Virginia declares itself independent.
1702 - William III dies, leaving his daughter Anne to become the fourth Queen of England.