Day Guide for Monday March 9th 2020 What are the holidays on March 9th 2020?

This is our day guide for Monday March 9th 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 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

Observances on March 9th 2020

USA: National Barbie Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Barbie Day

USA: National Crabmeat Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Crabmeat Day

USA: National Get Over it Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Get Over it Day

USA: National Meatball Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Meatball Day

USA: National Napping Day

Day after Return of Daylight Savings Day

Botswana: Commonwealth Day

Commonwealth Day is a holiday that celebrates the British Commonwealth. It is observed on the second Monday in March.

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On this Day in History
1974 - Japanese WWII soldier 2nd Lieutenant Hiroo Ononda finally surrenders after 29 years of a lonely guerilla campaign against the American army.
1965 - As part of the ongoing conflict in Vietnam, President LB Johnson authorises the use of Napalm, a petroleum-based substance mixed with a thickening agent into a gel that would burn continuously and sticks to anything it touches.
1902 - Gustav Mahler and Alma Mahler-Werfel are married in Vienna, only four months after their first meeting.
1777 - American Revolutionary War: during the Battle of Cooch's Bridge, the Flag of the United States is flown in battle for the first time.