Day Guide for Monday March 18th 2024 What are the holidays on March 18th 2024?

This is our day guide for Monday March 18th 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 18th 2024

International: Clean Monday

Also known as Ash Monday. Clean Monday begins the season of Great Lent in Eastern Orthodox Churches

International: St. Patrick's Day (in lieu)

St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, is a widely known historic figure. But for all his celebrity, his life remains somewhat of a mystery

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)

Comoros: Cheikh Al Maarouf Day

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

Not a Public Holiday

International: Orthodox Lent

Great Lent marks the start of the Easter cycle in the Orthodox Christian Church

Not a Public Holiday

Ireland: Bank Holiday

This is a bank holiday in Ireland. Other businesses remain open.

Mexico: Benito Juarez's Birthday

A public holiday that celebrates the Birthday of Benito Juarez, a 19th century president and statesman who stood against the French intervention in Mexico

Public sector only

Nigeria (regional): Public Holiday

Public Holiday in Niger for distribution of Ramadan foodstuffs.

Observances on March 18th 2024

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: Orthodox Lent

Great Lent marks the start of the Easter cycle in the Orthodox Christian Church

International: Trees Are The Key Awareness Week

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Trees Are The Key Awareness Week.

United Kingdom: National Black Pudding Day

National Black Pudding Day is a day to savour the unique flavours, acknowledge the craftsmanship, and appreciate the cultural significance of this beloved sausage.

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 2024
There are 8 public holidays today.
Day 78 of 2024
288 days left in 2024
Week 12 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.