This is our day guide for Monday March 16th 2026 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 16th 2026
Public sector only
Canada (regional): St. Patrick's Day
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
Iraq: Public Holiday
In commemoration of the chemical attack on Halabja in 1988.
Liberia: J.J. Roberts' Birthday (in lieu)
Day to celebrate the Birthday of the first and seventh president of Liberia
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 MexicoRegional
Philippines (regional): Davao City Day
This special non-working day marks the creation of the City of Davao on 16 March 1936.Observances on March 16th 2026
International: Trees Are The Key Awareness Week
Find out the dates, history and traditions of Trees Are The Key Awareness Week.
USA: National Artichoke Hearts Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Artichoke Hearts Day
USA: National Everything You Do is Right Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Everything You Do is Right Day
USA: National Freedom of Information Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Freedom of Information Day
USA: No Selfies Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of No Selfies Day
International: National Panda Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Panda Day.
India: National Vaccination Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Vaccination Day.March 15th 2026 | Go to Today | March 17th 2026
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| General Information for March 16th 2026 | |
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| There are 5 public holidays today. | |
| Day 75 of 2026 | |
| 290 days left in 2026 | |
| Week 12 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 2006 - The United Nations General Assembly votes in favour of establishing the UN Human Rights Council. | |
| 1976 - Luckily nobody is badly hurt in a London Underground IRA bombing on a train reversing into the siding at Wood Green. | |
| 1968 - Members of Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 20th Infantry US Army enter the village of My Lai in the South Vietnamese district of Son My on a 'search and destroy' mission. Over 450 villagers are killed in what became known as the My Lai Massacre. | |
| 1751 - James Madison, the fourth president of the USA, is born (d. 1836). |
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