Day Guide for Monday March 6th 2023 What are the holidays on March 6th 2023?

This is our day guide for Monday March 6th 2023 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 6th 2023

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Australia (regional): Labour Day

Western Australia. A public holiday in Australia that was originally called Eight Hours Day

Belize: National Heroes and Benefactors Day (in lieu)

Known as Baron Bliss day until 2008, this holiday has now been expanded to honour more heroes of Belize

British Virgin Islands: Hamilton Lavity Stoutt's Birthday

Honours Hamilton Lavity Stoutt, the first and longest serving Chief Minister of the British Virgin Islands

Ghana: Independence Day

March 6th is Ghana's National Day and commemorates Ghana's independence from the United Kingdom in 1957.

Regional

India (regional): Holika Dahan

The day before Holi commemorates the burning of the demon Holika

Sri Lanka: Madin Full Moon Poya

Marks Buddha's first visit to his hometown, Kapilavastu, following his enlightenment

Thailand: Makha Bucha

Shortly after Buddha began his teachings, 1250 monks gathered to hear Buddha preach.

Observances on March 6th 2023

USA: National Dentist’s Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Dentist’s Day

USA: National Frozen Food Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Frozen Food Day

USA: National Oreo Cookie Day 

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Oreo Cookie Day 

USA: National White Chocolate Cheesecake Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National White Chocolate Cheesecake Day

Iraq: National Day of Tolerance and Coexistence

This observance underscores Iraq's commitment to religious harmony and the protection of its Christian minority.

USA: Casimir Pulaski Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Casimir Pulaski Day

United Kingdom: British Pie Week

Be ‘pie-curious’! Find out the dates, history and traditions of British Pie Week.

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General Information for March 6th 2023
There are 7 public holidays today.
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On this Day in History
1943 - The Memphis Belle flies on her 14th mission, to Lorient, France, to target U-Boat Pens.
1927 - Fritz Lang's Metropolis is released.
1917 - King of the sexual innuendo and future star of the TV comedy Up Pompeii Frankie Howerd is born.
1853 - Giuseppe Verdi's opera La Traviata premieres in Venice.