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 HolikaRegional
India (regional): Doljatra
Doljatra is the last festival of the Bengali year and celebrates the love between Krishna and RadhaRegional
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.March 17th 2022 | Go to Today | March 19th 2022
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| General Information for March 18th 2022 | |
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| 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. |
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