Day Guide for Monday March 22nd 2021 What are the holidays on March 22nd 2021?

This is our day guide for Monday March 22nd 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 22nd 2021

International: Nowrooz Holiday

Novruz celebrates the Persian New Year, and the beginning of Spring

Azerbaijan: Novruz Holiday

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

Colombia: St. Joseph's Day (in lieu)

If 19th March does not fall on a Monday, it is observed the following Monday.

Regional

India (regional): Bihar Divas

Bihar Divas marks the formation of the state of Bihar on March 22nd 1912

Kazakhstan: Nauryz Holiday

Nauryz means 'new day', it is celebrated over several days from March 21st and marks Persian New Year which begins on the Vernal Equinox.

Namibia: Independence Day (in lieu)

As Independence Day falls on a Sunday in 2021, the following Monday will be a public holiday

Regional

New Zealand (regional): Otago Anniversary Day

Otago Anniversary Day is March 23rd, but is a public holiday on the nearest Monday

Puerto Rico: Emancipation Day

Commemorates the abolishment of slavery in Puerto Rico on this day in 1873.

South Africa: Human Rights Day (in lieu)

Public holiday as Human Rights Day falls on a Sunday

Tanzania: Public Holiday

The country will observe two public holidays to mourn late President Magufuli.

Observances on March 22nd 2021

USA: National Bavarian Crepes Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Bavarian Crepes Day

USA: National Goof Off Day

Goof Off Day is a Chance to Unwind and Embrace Playfulness.

United Nations: World Water Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of World Water Day

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General Information for March 22nd 2021
There are 10 public holidays today.
Day 81 of 2021
284 days left in 2021
Week 12 of the year
On this Day in History
2008 - The French swimmer Alain Bernard sets a world record of 47.50 seconds for the 100-metre freestyle long course after winning the European LC Championships.
1933 - Dachau, the first Nazi concentration camp opens. Soon after, Anne Frank and her family flee Germany for neutral Holland.
1878 - The HMS Eurydice sinks off the coast of the Isle Of Wight.
1829 - The three protecting powers (Britain, France and Russia) establish the borders of Greece.