Day Guide for Saturday March 20th 2021 What are the holidays on March 20th 2021?

This is our day guide for Saturday March 20th 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 20th 2021

Azerbaijan: Novruz

Novruz Bayrami is the most important holiday in Azerbaijan. It celebrates the Persian New Year, and the beginning of Spring

Iran: Oil Nationalisation Day

Marks the anniversary of the nationalization of the oil industry in 1951, seen as a key step in Iran's independence from the West

Japan: Vernal Equinox Day

In Japan the vernal equinox is a welcome holiday as it marks the end of winter and the arrival of spring

Tunisia: Independence Day

This public holiday on March 20th in Tunisia marks the declaration of independence from France 1956

Observances on March 20th 2021

USA: National Quilting Day

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

United Nations: French Language Day 

Over 75 million people have French as their native language, with another 300 million being able to speak it.

International: International Day of Happiness

Don't worry - be happy!

USA: National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

USA: National Ravioli Day

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

USA: National Kick Butts Day

Kick Butts Day involves more than 1,000 events in schools and communities across the United States and even around the world.

International: Vernal Equinox

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Vernal Equinox

Mexico: National Tequila Day

This popular spirit is distilled from the blue agave plant and made only in Mexico.

International: World Storytelling Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of World Storytelling Day.

International: World Rewilding Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of World Rewilding Day.

International: International Astrology Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of International Astrology Day.

USA: National Corndog Day

The third Saturday of March is a chance to honor this iconic American foodstuff.

International: World Oral Health Day

Be proud of your mouth for a lifetime of smiles!

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General Information for March 20th 2021
There are 4 public holidays today.
Day 79 of 2021
286 days left in 2021
Week 11 of the year
On this Day in History
2006 - 'Cyclone Larry' makes landfall in eastern Australia, destroying most of the country's banana crop.
1987 - Country Musician, Businessman and Bootlegger Kenneth Threadgill suffers a pulmonary embolism and passes away in Austin's Brackenridge Hospital.
1974 - Ian Ball attempts to abduct Princess Anne.
1914 - The first international figure skating championship takes place in New Haven, Connecticut, USA.