Day Guide for Friday March 18th 2022 What are the holidays on March 18th 2022?

This is our day guide for Friday March 18th 2022 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 18th 2022

International: Fagu Purnima

Originally a harvest and fertility festival, Holi also commemorates a legend from Hindu Mythology

Aruba: National Anthem and Flag Day

The Flag of Aruba was officially adopted on March 18th 1976, along with the official anthem "Aruba Dushi Tera" (Aruba sweet land)

Public sector only

Bangladesh: Shab e-Barat

Muslims believe that on the night of Shab-E-Barat God writes the destinies of all men for the coming year by taking into account the deeds committed by them in the past

Comoros: Cheikh Al Maarouf Day

Marks the birthday of Al-koutb Said Mouhammad Cheikh Al Maarouf (in 1851), a prominent religious figure

East Timor: Public Holiday

Allow voters to travel to be able to participate in the presidential election.

Regional

India (regional): Holi Dahan

The day before Holi commemorates the burning of the demon Holika

Regional

India (regional): Doljatra

Doljatra is the last festival of the Bengali year and celebrates the love between Krishna and Radha

Regional

India (regional): Yaosang

Manipur. This festival that combines Hindu and folk traditions is celebrated for five days in spring on the full moon in the month of Lamda

Iran: Imam Mahdi's Birthday

Commemorates the anniversary of the birth of the 12th and Last Imam of Twelver Shia Islam.

Ireland: Public Holiday

A one-off additional bank holiday to mark and remember those who have lost their lives due to Covid-19.

Zambia: Public Holiday

Public Holiday for the state funeral of the fourth president, Rupiah Banda.

Observances on March 18th 2022

USA: National Awkward Moments Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Awkward Moments Day

USA: National Biodiesel Day

Biodiesel reduces emissions by more than 50 percent compared to petroleum.

USA: National Sloppy Joe Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Sloppy Joe Day

USA: National Supreme Sacrifice Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Supreme Sacrifice Day

International: World Sleep Day

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

International: Holi

Originally a harvest and fertility festival, Holi also commemorates a legend from Hindu Mythology

International: Global Recycling Day

Celebrate our planet's health with Global Recycling Day on March 18th by embracing sustainable practices and promoting recycling awareness.

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General Information for March 18th 2022
There are 11 public holidays today.
Day 77 of 2022
288 days left in 2022
Week 11 of the year
On this Day in History
1960 - The last steam locomotive built in Britain, rolls out of Swindon works and is named Evening Star.
1927 - John Kander, one half of the songwriting team Kander and Ebb, is born.
1915 - In the Battle of Gallipoli (World War I), three battleships are sunk during a failed British and French naval attack on the Dardanelles.
37 - The Roman senate annuls Tiberius' will and proclaims Caligula emperor.