This is our day guide for Monday March 13th 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 13th 2023
International: Commonwealth Day
Originally known as Empire Day, this holiday marked Queen Victoria's birthdayRegional
Australia (regional): Canberra Day
Public Holiday in Australian Capital Territory (ACT). The day celebrates the official naming of Canberra in 1913.Regional
Australia (regional): Adelaide Cup
South Australia Only. The cup has been held on the second Monday of March since March 2006. Before 2006 it was held in MayRegional
Australia (regional): Labour Day
Labour Day is a public holiday in Australia that was originally called Eight Hours DayRegional
New Zealand (regional): Taranaki Anniversary Day
Taranaki Anniversary Day is celebrated annually on the second Monday of March. It commemorates the creation of the Taranaki province - originally called New Plymouth.Regional
Spain (regional): Statute of Autonomy
Marks the establishment of Melilla as an autonomous city in 1995.
Vatican City: Anniversary of the election of Pope Francis
Marks the election of Pope Francis on March 13th 2013. Varies with each reigning pope.
Zambia: Youth Day (in lieu)
The day is observed to celebrate the youths in society and their contribution to development. It recognises that the youths are the future leaders and must be treated as such.Observances on March 13th 2023
USA: National Coconut Torte Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Coconut Torte Day
USA: National Earmuff Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Earmuff Day
USA: National Good Samaritan Day
If you saw someone in trouble, would you be a Good Samaritan and help out?
USA: National Jewel Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Jewel Day
USA: National K9 Veterans Day
Military dogs play an important role in many operations, and March 13th is a day top recognize and remember the contribution they make.
USA: National Open an Umbrella Indoors Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Open an Umbrella Indoors Day
Botswana: Commonwealth Day
Commonwealth Day is a holiday that celebrates the British Commonwealth. It is observed on the second Monday in March.
USA: National Smart & Sexy Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Smart & Sexy Day.
USA: National Napping Day
Day after Return of Daylight Savings Day
Thailand: National Elephant Day
In 1998, Thailand declared March 13 as a day dedicated to the conservation of its elephants.March 12th 2023 | Go to Today | March 14th 2023
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| General Information for March 13th 2023 | |
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| There are 8 public holidays today. | |
| Day 72 of 2023 | |
| 293 days left in 2023 | |
| Week 11 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 2008 - Gold prices on the New York Mercantile Exchange reach $1,000 an ounce for the first time. | |
| 1996 - 16 Children and their class teacher are killed in the Dunblane Massacre, 12 more children and two teachers are injured. | |
| 1965 - A compilation of some of Elvis Presley's earliest songs, entitled Elvis for Everyone, tops the American Billboard chart for ten weeks. | |
| 1733 - English Chemist Joseph Priestley is born in Birstall Fieldhead, near Leeds, Yorkshire. |
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