This is our day guide for Monday March 1st 2021 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 1st 2021
International: Martisor
Martisor is a festival that marks traditional Romanian beginning of SpringRegional
Australia (regional): Labour Day
Western Australia. A public holiday in Australia that was originally called Eight Hours DayRegional
Bosnia and Herzegovina (regional): Independence Day
Marks independence from the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia in 1992.
British Virgin Islands: Hamilton Lavity Stoutt's Birthday
Honours Hamilton Lavity Stoutt, the first and longest serving Chief Minister of the British Virgin Islands
Guam: History and Chamorro Heritage Day
Celebrates the heritage of Guam on a date that commemorates Ferdinand Magellan's landing on Guam in 1521
Papua New Guinea: Public Holiday
Two public holidays have been announced to mark the mourning period for Michael Somare.
Paraguay: Day of Heroes
This holiday marks the end of the Paraguayan War in 1870 and commemorates those who lost their lives in the war
South Korea: March 1st Movement
Independence Movement Day (Samil Jeol) commemorates a nation-wide independence movement in South Korea which took place on March 1st 1919 in protest against colonRegional
Spain (regional): Andalucía Day (in lieu)
As Andalucía Day falls on a Sunday in 2021, the following Monday will be a public holiday.Regional
Spain (regional): Balearic Day
Marks the Statute of Autonomy of March 1, 1983Regional
Switzerland (regional): Republic Day
Neuchâtel only. In 1848, Neuchâtel declared itself a republic and part of Switzerland
Taiwan: Peace Memorial Day (in lieu)
This public holiday in Taiwan on February 28th marks the date of an uprising in 1947, that was suppressed by the Republic of China.Not a Public Holiday
United Kingdom (regional): St. David's Day
St David is the patron saint of Wales. This holiday is always observed on March 1st, as the tradition is that he died on that day in 589 ADObservances on March 1st 2021
Iceland: Beer Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of Beer Day
USA: National Fruit Compote Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Fruit Compote Day
USA: National Horse Protection Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Horse Protection Day
USA: National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day
USA: National Pig Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Pig Day
United Kingdom: Self-injury Awareness Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of Self-injury Awareness Day
United Nations: Zero Discrimination Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of Zero Discrimination Day [UNAIDS]
USA: Casimir Pulaski Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of Casimir Pulaski Day
Bulgaria: Baba Marta
Baba Marta on March 1st is believed to mark the beginning of spring.
United Kingdom: Marie Curie GreatDaffodil Appeal
Find out the dates, history and traditions of Marie Curie GreatDaffodil Appeal
Canada: National Nutrition Month
National Nutrition Month takes place in March each year to highlight the importance of healthy eating.
USA: Irish-American Heritage Month
March is Irish-American Heritage Month in USA as St. Patrick's Day falls on 17th March.
USA: Women's History Month
March was chosen to be National Women's History Month in the United States, declared as such by a biennial Joint Resolution of the U.S. Congress in 1987.
United Kingdom: St. David's Day
St David is the patron saint of Wales. This holiday is always observed on March 1st, as the tradition is that he died on that day in 589 AD
Kazakhstan: National Day of Gratitude
Find out the dates, history and traditions of the National Day of Gratitude.
United Kingdom: British Pie Week
Be ‘pie-curious’! Find out the dates, history and traditions of British Pie Week.
United Kingdom: Brain Tumour Awareness Month
A month of activities to highlight one of the most dangerous forms of cancer.
United Kingdom: Veggie Month
Celebrate green living this March with Veggie Month, a UK movement embracing plant-based diets for health and sustainability.
USA: Red Cross Month
Celebrate the impact of Red Cross Month and honor the heroes who bring hope during crises with their unwavering support and dedication.February 28th 2021 | Go to Today | March 2nd 2021
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| General Information for March 1st 2021 | |
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| There are 13 public holidays today. | |
| Day 60 of 2021 | |
| 305 days left in 2021 | |
| Week 09 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1973 - The Black September terrorist group kill three hostages at the Saudi Embassy in Khartoum. Another event mentioned in Billy Joel's 'We Didn't Start the Fire'. | |
| 1961 - John Fitzgerald Kennedy signs an executive order that establishes the US Peace Corps, whose purpose is to help people all over the world with American workers. | |
| 1904 - Big Band leader Glenn Miller is born. | |
| 1792 - Composer Gioacchino Rossini is born in the Papal States, Italy. |
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