This is our day guide for Friday March 1st 2024 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 1st 2024
International: Martisor
Martisor is a festival that marks traditional Romanian beginning of SpringRegional
Bosnia and Herzegovina (regional): Independence Day
Marks independence from the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia in 1992.Regional
India (regional): Chapchar Kut
A popular spring festival in Mizoram that marks the completion of the clearing of the jungle ready to be farmed.
Paraguay: Day of Heroes
This holiday marks the end of the Paraguayan War in 1870 and commemorates those who lost their lives in the war
South Korea: March 1st Movement
Independence Movement Day (Samil Jeol) commemorates a nation-wide independence movement in South Korea which took place on March 1st 1919 in protest against colonRegional
Spain (regional): Balearic Day
Marks the Statute of Autonomy of March 1, 1983Regional
Switzerland (regional): Republic Day
Neuchâtel only. In 1848, Neuchâtel declared itself a republic and part of SwitzerlandNot a Public Holiday
United Kingdom (regional): St. David's Day
St David is the patron saint of Wales. This holiday is always observed on March 1st, as the tradition is that he died on that day in 589 ADObservances on March 1st 2024
Iceland: Beer Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of Beer Day
USA: National Fruit Compote Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Fruit Compote Day
USA: National Horse Protection Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Horse Protection Day
USA: National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day
USA: National Pig Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Pig Day
United Kingdom: Self-injury Awareness Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of Self-injury Awareness Day
United Nations: Zero Discrimination Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of Zero Discrimination Day [UNAIDS]
USA: Women's History Month
March was chosen to be National Women's History Month in the United States, declared as such by a biennial Joint Resolution of the U.S. Congress in 1987.
USA: Irish-American Heritage Month
March is Irish-American Heritage Month in USA as St. Patrick's Day falls on 17th March.
Canada: National Nutrition Month
National Nutrition Month takes place in March each year to highlight the importance of healthy eating.
United Kingdom: Marie Curie GreatDaffodil Appeal
Find out the dates, history and traditions of Marie Curie GreatDaffodil Appeal
Bulgaria: Baba Marta
Baba Marta on March 1st is believed to mark the beginning of spring.
United Kingdom: St. David's Day
St David is the patron saint of Wales. This holiday is always observed on March 1st, as the tradition is that he died on that day in 589 AD
Kazakhstan: National Day of Gratitude
Find out the dates, history and traditions of the National Day of Gratitude.
USA: National Read Across America Day (Dr. Seuss Day)
Celebrated on the birthday of the beloved children's author, Dr Seuss. If March 2nd falls on a weekend, the day is observed on the nearest school day.
USA: National Day of Unplugging
Being on our electronic devices too much can be bad for our health. This day is to encourage to take some digital downtime.
USA: National Employee Appreciation Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Employee Appreciation Day
USA: National Salesperson Day
This day honors the value and dedication of the professional salesperson as well as the hard work that they perform.
USA: Casimir Pulaski Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of Casimir Pulaski Day
United Kingdom: Brain Tumour Awareness Month
A month of activities to highlight one of the most dangerous forms of cancer.
United Kingdom: Veggie Month
Celebrate green living this March with Veggie Month, a UK movement embracing plant-based diets for health and sustainability.
International: National Dress in Blue Day
Join the movement on National Dress in Blue Day to promote colon cancer awareness and prevention. Wear blue, support health, save lives.
USA: Red Cross Month
Celebrate the impact of Red Cross Month and honor the heroes who bring hope during crises with their unwavering support and dedication.February 29th 2024 | Go to Today | March 2nd 2024
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| General Information for March 1st 2024 | |
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| There are 8 public holidays today. | |
| Day 61 of 2024 | |
| 305 days left in 2024 | |
| Week 09 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 2007 - Riots break out in Denmark after 'squatters' are evicted from Ungdomshuset in Copenhagen. | |
| 1972 - In Vietnam, South Korea withdraws 11,000 of its 48,000 troops. | |
| 1953 - Soviet leader Josef Stalin dies. Stalin is referenced in the song 'We Didn't Start the Fire' by Billy Joel. | |
| 1792 - Composer Gioacchino Rossini is born in the Papal States, Italy. |
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