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March 2028
Coming upOctober 2027
Badger season opens (MN)South furbearer zoneThe season runs through Mar 15, 2028 (South furbearer zone).Minnesota DNRDetails →Fox, Gray & Red season opens (MN)South furbearer zoneThe season runs through Mar 15, 2028 (Gray & Red, South furbearer zone).Minnesota DNRDetails →Opossum season opens (MN)South furbearer zoneThe season runs through Mar 15, 2028 (South furbearer zone).Minnesota DNRDetails →Raccoon season opens (MN)South furbearer zoneThe season runs through Mar 15, 2028 (South furbearer zone).Minnesota DNRDetails →
Coming upFebruary 2028
Great Lent (Coptic and Ethiopian, Abiy Tsom)The 55-day fast of the Coptic and Ethiopian churches, ending at Easter.Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church, computedDetails →Great Lent (Orthodox)The forty days of the Orthodox fast, from Clean Monday to the Friday before Lazarus Saturday; Holy Week follows.Orthodox Church in America, computedDetails →
Coming upMarch 2028
Ash WednesdayThe first day of Lent, 40 days of fasting before Easter (Sundays not counted).USCCB liturgical year, computedDetails →Baha’i Nineteen Day FastNineteen days of fasting from sunrise to sunset, ending at Naw-Ruz.Baha’i World Centre, computedDetails →LentForty days of prayer, fasting and almsgiving, from Ash Wednesday to the evening of Holy Thursday. Most Western churches keep the same season.USCCB liturgical year, computedDetails →Women’s History MonthWomen’s History Month, observed across the US.Library of Congress and partners, computedDetails →Ash Wednesday (Jamaica)JamaicaA public holiday in Jamaica.Nager.DateDetails →Independence Movement Day (South Korea)South KoreaA public holiday in South Korea.Nager.DateDetails →World Seagrass DayA United Nations international day.United NationsDetails →Zero Discrimination DayA United Nations international day.United NationsDetails →50th anniversary: As a cosmonaut on Soyuz 28, Czechoslovak military pilot Vladimír Remek...In 1978, As a cosmonaut on Soyuz 28, Czechoslovak military pilot Vladimír Remek (pictured) became the first person from outside the Soviet Union or the United...WikipediaDetails →Adwa Victory Day (Ethiopia)EthiopiaA public holiday in Ethiopia.Nager.DateDetails →Daniel Craig, born 1968 (60 years)English actor and producer.WikipediaDetails →World Wildlife DayA United Nations international day.United NationsDetails →Hinamatsuri (Doll Festival)Girls’ Day: tiered displays of dolls and prayers for daughters’ health.Wikipedia, computedDetails →Antonio Vivaldi, born 1678 (350 years)Italian violinist and composer (died 1741).WikipediaDetails →First quarter moonThe Moon is half lit (waxing).NASA, computedDetails →Kyriakos Mitsotakis, born 1968 (60 years)Greek banker and politician, Prime Minister of Greece.WikipediaDetails →100th Academy AwardsDolby Theatre, Los AngelesThe centennial Oscars, the last ceremony on ABC.Los Angeles TimesDetails →Sunday of OrthodoxyThe first Sunday of Great Lent: the restoration of icons in 843.Orthodox Church in America, computedDetails →International Day for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation AwarenessA United Nations international day.United NationsDetails →Independence Day (Ghana)GhanaA public holiday in Ghana.Nager.DateDetails →175th anniversary: Giuseppe Verdi's La traviata premiered at La Fenice in Venice, but the...In 1853, Giuseppe Verdi's La traviata premiered at La Fenice in Venice, but the performance was considered so bad that it caused him to revise portions of the...WikipediaDetails →75th anniversary: Following Joseph Stalin's death, Georgy Malenkov succeeded him as Premier of...In 1953, Following Joseph Stalin's death, Georgy Malenkov succeeded him as Premier of the Soviet Union.WikipediaDetails →50th anniversary: BBC Radio 4 began broadcasting Douglas Adams's The Hitchhiker's Guide to the...In 1978, BBC Radio 4 began broadcasting Douglas Adams's The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, a science fiction radio series that was later adapted into...WikipediaDetails →International Women's DayA United Nations international day.United NationsDetails →International Women's Day (Ukraine)UkraineA public holiday in Ukraine.Nager.DateDetails →Fast of EstherA minor fast before Purim. Observed from dawn to nightfall.Hebcal, computedDetails →Full moon: Worm Moon (supermoon)Traditional North American name: Worm Moon. Moon 358,061 km from Earth, close enough to count as a supermoon.NASA, computedDetails →Holika DahanBonfires on the eve of Holi for the burning of the demoness Holika (Phalguna Purnima, avoiding Bhadra). Regional dates can differ by a day.Wikipedia, computedDetails →Birthday of Laozi (Taishang Laojun)The birthday of Laozi, deified as Taishang Laojun, kept in Taoist temples. Day 15 of lunar month 2.Hong Kong Observatory, computedDetails →Sharon Stone, born 1958 (70 years)American actress and producer.WikipediaDetails →International Day of Women JudgesA United Nations international day.United NationsDetails →HoliThe festival of colours, the day after the Holika Dahan bonfires of Phalguna Purnima. The day after Phalguna, Shukla Purnima. Regional dates can differ by a...Wikipedia, computedDetails →50th anniversary: After hijacking a bus north of Tel Aviv, Israel, members of the Palestine...In 1978, After hijacking a bus north of Tel Aviv, Israel, members of the Palestine Liberation Organization faction Fatah engaged in a shootout with police,...WikipediaDetails →Didier Drogba, born 1978 (50 years)Ivorian footballer.WikipediaDetails →Daylight saving time starts (US)Clocks go forward one hour at 2:00 am local time.NIST, computedDetails →PurimCelebrates the rescue of the Jews of Persia in the Book of Esther. Begins at sundown on Sat, March 11, 2028.Hebcal, computedDetails →Jupiter at oppositionJupiter is opposite the Sun: up all night and at its brightest for the year.Astronomy Engine, computedDetails →100th anniversary: The failure of the St. Francis Dam (pictured) northwest of Los Angeles resulted...In 1928, The failure of the St. Francis Dam (pictured) northwest of Los Angeles resulted in a flood that killed 400 people.WikipediaDetails →Shushan PurimPurim as kept in Jerusalem and other walled cities, the day after Purim. Begins at sundown on Sun, March 12, 2028.Hebcal, computedDetails →Birthday of GuanyinThe bodhisattva of compassion, honored in Chinese Buddhist and folk temples (also on 6/19 and 9/19). Day 19 of lunar month 2.Hong Kong Observatory, computedDetails →Albert II of Monaco, born 1958 (70 years)Prince of Monaco.WikipediaDetails →1848 Revolution Memorial Day (Hungary)HungaryA public holiday in Hungary, known locally as Nemzeti ünnep.Nager.DateDetails →Gahambar Hamaspathmaidyem (all souls)The last Gahambar, the five Gatha days before Nowruz, when the souls of the departed are remembered.avesta.org Zoroastrian calendars, computedDetails →Reza Shah, born 1878 (150 years)Iranian Shah (died 1944).WikipediaDetails →International Day to Combat IslamophobiaA United Nations international day.United NationsDetails →Microsoft retires Windows 11 Home and Pro, Version 26H1MicrosoftMicrosoft Lifecycle ends support for this product.MicrosoftDetails →2625th anniversary: Babylonian king Nebuchadnezzar II captured Jerusalem and installed Zedekiah as...In 597 BC, Babylonian king Nebuchadnezzar II captured Jerusalem and installed Zedekiah as King of Judah.WikipediaDetails →50th anniversary: Former Prime Minister of Italy Aldo Moro was kidnapped in Rome by Mario Moretti...In 1978, Former Prime Minister of Italy Aldo Moro was kidnapped in Rome by Mario Moretti and the Red Brigades.WikipediaDetails →25th anniversary: American peace activist Rachel Corrie was crushed to death by an Israel Defense...In 2003, American peace activist Rachel Corrie was crushed to death by an Israel Defense Forces armored bulldozer in Rafah while protesting the demolition of a...WikipediaDetails →Richard Stallman, born 1953 (75 years)American computer scientist and programmer.WikipediaDetails →Saint Patrick’s DayFeast of Saint Patrick, patron saint of Ireland; parades in US cities.Wikipedia, computedDetails →Saint Patrick's Day (Ireland)IrelandA public holiday in Ireland, known locally as Lá Fhéile Pádraig.Nager.DateDetails →Spring HiganThe week of the equinox, when Japanese Buddhists visit and tidy family graves.Wikipedia, computedDetails →Last quarter moonThe Moon is half lit (waning).NASA, computedDetails →March equinoxSpring begins in the Northern Hemisphere, autumn in the Southern. Day and night are close to equal everywhere.US Naval Observatory, computedDetails →OstaraSpring equinox sabbat. Northern Hemisphere dates.Wheel of the Year, computedDetails →100th anniversary: The highly influential American radio comedy show Amos 'n' Andy made its debutIn 1928, The highly influential American radio comedy show Amos 'n' Andy made its debut.WikipediaDetails →Naw-Ruz (Baha’i New Year)The Baha’i New Year, at the March equinox. Begins at sunset the evening before.Baha’i World Centre, computedDetails →Nowruz (Persian New Year)The Iranian and Zoroastrian new year at the March equinox, celebrated across Iran, Central Asia, the Caucasus and the diaspora.Wikipedia, computedDetails →International Day of HappinessA United Nations international day.United NationsDetails →Benito Juárez's birthday (Mexico)MexicoA public holiday in Mexico, known locally as Natalicio de Benito Juárez.Nager.DateDetails →Saint Joseph's Day (Colombia)ColombiaA public holiday in Colombia, known locally as Día de San José.Nager.DateDetails →Vernal Equinox Day (Japan)JapanA public holiday in Japan.Nager.DateDetails →Saint Joseph’s DaySolemnity of Saint Joseph, spouse of Mary. Moved from March 19 this year (a Sunday of Lent or Holy Week).USCCB liturgical year, computedDetails →Henrik Ibsen, born 1828 (200 years)Norwegian poet, playwright, and director (died 1906).WikipediaDetails →John de Lancie, born 1948 (80 years)American actor.WikipediaDetails →French Language DayA United Nations international day.United NationsDetails →Human Rights Day (South Africa)South AfricaA public holiday in South Africa.Nager.DateDetails →Gary Oldman, born 1958 (70 years)English actor, filmmaker, musician, and author.WikipediaDetails →International Day for the Elimination of Racial DiscriminationA United Nations international day.United NationsDetails →International Day of ForestsA United Nations international day.United NationsDetails →International Day of NowruzA United Nations international day.United NationsDetails →World Day for GlaciersA United Nations international day.United NationsDetails →World Down Syndrome DayA United Nations international day.United NationsDetails →World Poetry DayA United Nations international day.United NationsDetails →Venus at greatest eastern elongationVenus is 46.1° from the Sun, best seen in the evening sky.Astronomy Engine, computedDetails →World Water DayA United Nations international day.United NationsDetails →ECB monetary policy meetingEuropean Central Bank, FrankfurtThe ECB Governing Council sets euro area interest rates; the decision is published on the last day, followed by the press conference.European Central BankDetails →Emancipation Day (Puerto Rico)Puerto RicoA public holiday in Puerto Rico, known locally as Día de la Abolición de Esclavitud.Nager.DateDetails →World Meteorological DayA United Nations international day.United NationsDetails →425th anniversary: James VI of Scotland succeeded to the thrones of England and Ireland as James...In 1603, James VI of Scotland succeeded to the thrones of England and Ireland as James I, uniting the realms under a single monarch.WikipediaDetails →Day of Remembrance for Truth and Justice (Argentina)ArgentinaA public holiday in Argentina, known locally as Día Nacional de la Memoria por la Verdad y la Justicia.Nager.DateDetails →International Day for the Right to the Truth concerning Gross Human Rights Violations and for the Dignity of VictimsA United Nations international day.United NationsDetails →World Tuberculosis DayA United Nations international day.United NationsDetails →New moonThe Moon is between Earth and the Sun; darkest nights for stargazing.NASA, computedDetails →NVIDIA GTC 2028San Jose, SF Bay Area, CA · NVIDIANVIDIA's big spring conference on AI and GPU computing for developers, researchers, and business leaders.NVIDIADetails →Annunciation (Greece)GreeceA public holiday in Greece.Nager.DateDetails →Independence Day (Greece)GreeceA public holiday in Greece.Nager.DateDetails →AnnunciationThe angel Gabriel’s announcement to Mary (Lady Day).USCCB liturgical year, computedDetails →Annunciation of the Theotokos (Revised Julian calendar)One of the Twelve Great Feasts; kept even in Holy Week.Orthodox Church in America, computedDetails →125th anniversary: The Scottish National Antarctic Expedition (ship pictured) anchored in the...In 1903, The Scottish National Antarctic Expedition (ship pictured) anchored in the South Orkney Islands with the intention of establishing the first weather...WikipediaDetails →International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave TradeA United Nations international day.United NationsDetails →
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| Coming upOctober 2027 | ||||
| Oct 23Satin 11 months | Badger season opens (MN)The season runs through Mar 15, 2028 (South furbearer zone).Outdoors · Hunting · to Mar 15 · South furbearer zone · Minnesota DNR | South furbearer zone | annual | Minnesota DNR |
| Fox, Gray & Red season opens (MN)The season runs through Mar 15, 2028 (Gray & Red, South furbearer zone).Outdoors · Hunting · to Mar 15 · South furbearer zone · Minnesota DNR | South furbearer zone | annual | Minnesota DNR | |
| Opossum season opens (MN)The season runs through Mar 15, 2028 (South furbearer zone).Outdoors · Hunting · to Mar 15 · South furbearer zone · Minnesota DNR | South furbearer zone | annual | Minnesota DNR | |
| Raccoon season opens (MN)The season runs through Mar 15, 2028 (South furbearer zone).Outdoors · Hunting · to Mar 15 · South furbearer zone · Minnesota DNR | South furbearer zone | annual | Minnesota DNR | |
| Coming upFebruary 2028 | ||||
| Feb 21Monin 1 year | Great Lent (Coptic and Ethiopian, Abiy Tsom)The 55-day fast of the Coptic and Ethiopian churches, ending at Easter.Religion · Oriental Orthodox (Coptic, Ethiopian, Armenian) · to Apr 15 · Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church | – | annual | Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo ChurchComputed (rule) |
| Feb 28Monin 1 year | Great Lent (Orthodox)The forty days of the Orthodox fast, from Clean Monday to the Friday before Lazarus Saturday; Holy Week follows.Religion · Eastern Orthodox · to Apr 7 · Orthodox Church in America | – | annual | Orthodox Church in AmericaComputed (rule) |
| Coming upMarch 2028 | ||||
| Mar 1Wedin 1 year | Ash WednesdayThe first day of Lent, 40 days of fasting before Easter (Sundays not counted).Religion · Christianity · USCCB liturgical year | – | annual | USCCB liturgical yearComputed (rule) |
| Baha’i Nineteen Day FastNineteen days of fasting from sunrise to sunset, ending at Naw-Ruz.Religion · Baha’i · to Mar 19 · Baha’i World Centre | – | annual | Baha’i World CentreComputed (rule) | |
| LentForty days of prayer, fasting and almsgiving, from Ash Wednesday to the evening of Holy Thursday. Most Western churches keep the same season.Religion · Catholic · to Apr 13 · USCCB liturgical year | – | annual | USCCB liturgical yearComputed (rule) | |
| Women’s History MonthWomen’s History Month, observed across the US.Observances · Heritage months · to Mar 31 · Library of Congress and partners | – | annual | Library of Congress and partnersComputed (rule) | |
| Ash Wednesday (Jamaica)A public holiday in Jamaica.Holidays · Jamaica · Jamaica · Nager.Date | Jamaica | annual | Nager.Date | |
| Independence Movement Day (South Korea)A public holiday in South Korea.Holidays · South Korea · South Korea · Nager.Date | South Korea | annual | Nager.Date | |
| World Seagrass DayA United Nations international day.Observances · UN international days · United Nations | – | annual | United Nations | |
| Zero Discrimination DayA United Nations international day.Observances · UN international days · United Nations | – | annual | United Nations | |
| Mar 2Thuin 1 year | 50th anniversary: As a cosmonaut on Soyuz 28, Czechoslovak military pilot Vladimír Remek...In 1978, As a cosmonaut on Soyuz 28, Czechoslovak military pilot Vladimír Remek (pictured) became the first person from outside the Soviet Union or the United...History · Anniversaries · Wikipedia | – | annual | Wikipedia |
| Adwa Victory Day (Ethiopia)A public holiday in Ethiopia.Holidays · Ethiopia · Ethiopia · Nager.Date | Ethiopia | annual | Nager.Date | |
| Daniel Craig, born 1968 (60 years)English actor and producer.People · Birth anniversaries · Wikipedia | – | annual | Wikipedia | |
| Mar 3Friin 1 year | World Wildlife DayA United Nations international day.Observances · UN international days · United Nations | – | annual | United Nations |
| Hinamatsuri (Doll Festival)Girls’ Day: tiered displays of dolls and prayers for daughters’ health.Religion · Shinto · Wikipedia | – | annual | WikipediaComputed (rule) | |
| Mar 4Satin 1 year | Antonio Vivaldi, born 1678 (350 years)Italian violinist and composer (died 1741).People · Birth anniversaries · Wikipedia | – | annual | Wikipedia |
| First quarter moonThe Moon is half lit (waxing).Sky · Moon phases · 3:02 am CT · NASA | – | monthly | NASAComputed (rule) | |
| Kyriakos Mitsotakis, born 1968 (60 years)Greek banker and politician, Prime Minister of Greece.People · Birth anniversaries · Wikipedia | – | annual | Wikipedia | |
| Mar 5Sunin 1 year | 100th Academy AwardsThe centennial Oscars, the last ceremony on ABC.Culture · Awards · Dolby Theatre, Los Angeles · Los Angeles Times | Dolby Theatre, Los Angeles | annual | Los Angeles Times |
| Sunday of OrthodoxyThe first Sunday of Great Lent: the restoration of icons in 843.Religion · Eastern Orthodox · Orthodox Church in America | – | annual | Orthodox Church in AmericaComputed (rule) | |
| International Day for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation AwarenessA United Nations international day.Observances · UN international days · United Nations | – | annual | United Nations | |
| Mar 6Monin 1 year | Independence Day (Ghana)A public holiday in Ghana.Holidays · Ghana · Ghana · Nager.Date | Ghana | annual | Nager.Date |
| 175th anniversary: Giuseppe Verdi's La traviata premiered at La Fenice in Venice, but the...In 1853, Giuseppe Verdi's La traviata premiered at La Fenice in Venice, but the performance was considered so bad that it caused him to revise portions of the...History · Anniversaries · Wikipedia | – | annual | Wikipedia | |
| 75th anniversary: Following Joseph Stalin's death, Georgy Malenkov succeeded him as Premier of...In 1953, Following Joseph Stalin's death, Georgy Malenkov succeeded him as Premier of the Soviet Union.History · Anniversaries · Wikipedia | – | annual | Wikipedia | |
| Mar 8Wedin 1 year | 50th anniversary: BBC Radio 4 began broadcasting Douglas Adams's The Hitchhiker's Guide to the...In 1978, BBC Radio 4 began broadcasting Douglas Adams's The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, a science fiction radio series that was later adapted into...History · Anniversaries · Wikipedia | – | annual | Wikipedia |
| International Women's DayA United Nations international day.Observances · UN international days · United Nations | – | annual | United Nations | |
| International Women's Day (Ukraine)A public holiday in Ukraine.Holidays · Ukraine · Ukraine · Nager.Date | Ukraine | annual | Nager.Date | |
| Mar 9Thuin 1 year | Fast of EstherA minor fast before Purim. Observed from dawn to nightfall.Religion · Judaism · Hebcal | – | annual | HebcalComputed (rule) |
| Mar 10Friin 1 year | Full moon: Worm Moon (supermoon)Traditional North American name: Worm Moon. Moon 358,061 km from Earth, close enough to count as a supermoon.Sky · Moon phases · 7:06 pm CT · NASA | – | monthly | NASAComputed (rule) |
| Holika DahanTentativeBonfires on the eve of Holi for the burning of the demoness Holika (Phalguna Purnima, avoiding Bhadra). Regional dates can differ by a day.Religion · Hinduism · Wikipedia | – | annual | WikipediaComputed (rule) | |
| Birthday of Laozi (Taishang Laojun)The birthday of Laozi, deified as Taishang Laojun, kept in Taoist temples. Day 15 of lunar month 2.Religion · Taoism and Chinese folk religion · Hong Kong Observatory | – | annual | Hong Kong ObservatoryComputed (rule) | |
| Sharon Stone, born 1958 (70 years)American actress and producer.People · Birth anniversaries · Wikipedia | – | annual | Wikipedia | |
| International Day of Women JudgesA United Nations international day.Observances · UN international days · United Nations | – | annual | United Nations | |
| Mar 11Satin 1 year | HoliTentativeThe festival of colours, the day after the Holika Dahan bonfires of Phalguna Purnima. The day after Phalguna, Shukla Purnima. Regional dates can differ by a...Religion · Hinduism · Wikipedia | – | annual | WikipediaComputed (rule) |
| 50th anniversary: After hijacking a bus north of Tel Aviv, Israel, members of the Palestine...In 1978, After hijacking a bus north of Tel Aviv, Israel, members of the Palestine Liberation Organization faction Fatah engaged in a shootout with police,...History · Anniversaries · Wikipedia | – | annual | Wikipedia | |
| Didier Drogba, born 1978 (50 years)Ivorian footballer.People · Birth anniversaries · Wikipedia | – | annual | Wikipedia | |
| Mar 12Sunin 1 year | Daylight saving time starts (US)Clocks go forward one hour at 2:00 am local time.Observances · Clock changes · 2:00 am CT · NIST | – | annual | NISTComputed (rule) |
| PurimCelebrates the rescue of the Jews of Persia in the Book of Esther. Begins at sundown on Sat, March 11, 2028.Religion · Judaism · Hebcal | – | annual | HebcalComputed (rule) | |
| Jupiter at oppositionJupiter is opposite the Sun: up all night and at its brightest for the year.Sky · Planets · Astronomy Engine | – | about yearly | Astronomy EngineComputed (rule) | |
| 100th anniversary: The failure of the St. Francis Dam (pictured) northwest of Los Angeles resulted...In 1928, The failure of the St. Francis Dam (pictured) northwest of Los Angeles resulted in a flood that killed 400 people.History · Anniversaries · Wikipedia | – | annual | Wikipedia | |
| Mar 13Monin 1 year | Shushan PurimPurim as kept in Jerusalem and other walled cities, the day after Purim. Begins at sundown on Sun, March 12, 2028.Religion · Judaism · Hebcal | – | annual | HebcalComputed (rule) |
| Mar 14Tuein 1 year | Birthday of GuanyinThe bodhisattva of compassion, honored in Chinese Buddhist and folk temples (also on 6/19 and 9/19). Day 19 of lunar month 2.Religion · Taoism and Chinese folk religion · Hong Kong Observatory | – | annual | Hong Kong ObservatoryComputed (rule) |
| Albert II of Monaco, born 1958 (70 years)Prince of Monaco.People · Birth anniversaries · Wikipedia | – | annual | Wikipedia | |
| Mar 15Wedin 1 year | 1848 Revolution Memorial Day (Hungary)A public holiday in Hungary, known locally as Nemzeti ünnep.Holidays · Hungary · Hungary · Nager.Date | Hungary | annual | Nager.Date |
| Gahambar Hamaspathmaidyem (all souls)The last Gahambar, the five Gatha days before Nowruz, when the souls of the departed are remembered.Religion · Zoroastrianism · to Mar 19 · avesta.org Zoroastrian calendars | – | annual | avesta.org Zoroastrian calendarsComputed (rule) | |
| Reza Shah, born 1878 (150 years)Iranian Shah (died 1944).People · Birth anniversaries · Wikipedia | – | annual | Wikipedia | |
| International Day to Combat IslamophobiaA United Nations international day.Observances · UN international days · United Nations | – | annual | United Nations | |
| Microsoft retires Windows 11 Home and Pro, Version 26H1UnverifiedMicrosoft Lifecycle ends support for this product.Tech · Retirements · Microsoft · Microsoft | Microsoft | one-off | Microsoft | |
| Mar 16Thuin 1 year | 2625th anniversary: Babylonian king Nebuchadnezzar II captured Jerusalem and installed Zedekiah as...In 597 BC, Babylonian king Nebuchadnezzar II captured Jerusalem and installed Zedekiah as King of Judah.History · Anniversaries · Wikipedia | – | annual | Wikipedia |
| 50th anniversary: Former Prime Minister of Italy Aldo Moro was kidnapped in Rome by Mario Moretti...In 1978, Former Prime Minister of Italy Aldo Moro was kidnapped in Rome by Mario Moretti and the Red Brigades.History · Anniversaries · Wikipedia | – | annual | Wikipedia | |
| 25th anniversary: American peace activist Rachel Corrie was crushed to death by an Israel Defense...In 2003, American peace activist Rachel Corrie was crushed to death by an Israel Defense Forces armored bulldozer in Rafah while protesting the demolition of a...History · Anniversaries · Wikipedia | – | annual | Wikipedia | |
| Richard Stallman, born 1953 (75 years)American computer scientist and programmer.People · Birth anniversaries · Wikipedia | – | annual | Wikipedia | |
| Mar 17Friin 1 year | Saint Patrick’s DayFeast of Saint Patrick, patron saint of Ireland; parades in US cities.Observances · Days · Wikipedia | – | annual | WikipediaComputed (rule) |
| Saint Patrick's Day (Ireland)A public holiday in Ireland, known locally as Lá Fhéile Pádraig.Holidays · Ireland · Ireland · Nager.Date | Ireland | annual | Nager.Date | |
| Spring HiganThe week of the equinox, when Japanese Buddhists visit and tidy family graves.Religion · Buddhism · to Mar 23 · Wikipedia | – | annual | WikipediaComputed (rule) | |
| Last quarter moonThe Moon is half lit (waning).Sky · Moon phases · 6:23 pm CT · NASA | – | monthly | NASAComputed (rule) | |
| Mar 19Sunin 1 year | March equinoxSpring begins in the Northern Hemisphere, autumn in the Southern. Day and night are close to equal everywhere.Sky · Solstices and equinoxes · 9:17 pm CT · US Naval Observatory | – | annual | US Naval ObservatoryComputed (rule) |
| OstaraSpring equinox sabbat. Northern Hemisphere dates.Religion · Pagan and Wiccan · Wheel of the Year | – | annual | Wheel of the YearComputed (rule) | |
| 100th anniversary: The highly influential American radio comedy show Amos 'n' Andy made its debutIn 1928, The highly influential American radio comedy show Amos 'n' Andy made its debut.History · Anniversaries · Wikipedia | – | annual | Wikipedia | |
| Mar 20Monin 1 year | Naw-Ruz (Baha’i New Year)The Baha’i New Year, at the March equinox. Begins at sunset the evening before.Religion · Baha’i · Baha’i World Centre | – | annual | Baha’i World CentreComputed (rule) |
| Nowruz (Persian New Year)The Iranian and Zoroastrian new year at the March equinox, celebrated across Iran, Central Asia, the Caucasus and the diaspora.Religion · Zoroastrianism · Wikipedia | – | annual | WikipediaComputed (rule) | |
| International Day of HappinessA United Nations international day.Observances · UN international days · United Nations | – | annual | United Nations | |
| Benito Juárez's birthday (Mexico)A public holiday in Mexico, known locally as Natalicio de Benito Juárez.Holidays · Mexico · Mexico · Nager.Date | Mexico | annual | Nager.Date | |
| Saint Joseph's Day (Colombia)A public holiday in Colombia, known locally as Día de San José.Holidays · Colombia · Colombia · Nager.Date | Colombia | annual | Nager.Date | |
| Vernal Equinox Day (Japan)A public holiday in Japan.Holidays · Japan · Japan · Nager.Date | Japan | annual | Nager.Date | |
| Saint Joseph’s DaySolemnity of Saint Joseph, spouse of Mary. Moved from March 19 this year (a Sunday of Lent or Holy Week).Religion · Catholic · USCCB liturgical year | – | annual | USCCB liturgical yearComputed (rule) | |
| Henrik Ibsen, born 1828 (200 years)Norwegian poet, playwright, and director (died 1906).People · Birth anniversaries · Wikipedia | – | annual | Wikipedia | |
| John de Lancie, born 1948 (80 years)American actor.People · Birth anniversaries · Wikipedia | – | annual | Wikipedia | |
| French Language DayA United Nations international day.Observances · UN international days · United Nations | – | annual | United Nations | |
| Mar 21Tuein 1 year | Human Rights Day (South Africa)A public holiday in South Africa.Holidays · South Africa · South Africa · Nager.Date | South Africa | annual | Nager.Date |
| Gary Oldman, born 1958 (70 years)English actor, filmmaker, musician, and author.People · Birth anniversaries · Wikipedia | – | annual | Wikipedia | |
| International Day for the Elimination of Racial DiscriminationA United Nations international day.Observances · UN international days · United Nations | – | annual | United Nations | |
| International Day of ForestsA United Nations international day.Observances · UN international days · United Nations | – | annual | United Nations | |
| International Day of NowruzA United Nations international day.Observances · UN international days · United Nations | – | annual | United Nations | |
| World Day for GlaciersA United Nations international day.Observances · UN international days · United Nations | – | annual | United Nations | |
| World Down Syndrome DayA United Nations international day.Observances · UN international days · United Nations | – | annual | United Nations | |
| World Poetry DayA United Nations international day.Observances · UN international days · United Nations | – | annual | United Nations | |
| Mar 22Wedin 1 year | Venus at greatest eastern elongationVenus is 46.1° from the Sun, best seen in the evening sky.Sky · Planets · Astronomy Engine | – | recurring | Astronomy EngineComputed (rule) |
| World Water DayA United Nations international day.Observances · UN international days · United Nations | – | annual | United Nations | |
| ECB monetary policy meetingThe ECB Governing Council sets euro area interest rates; the decision is published on the last day, followed by the press conference.Economy · Other central banks · 2:15 pm GMT+1 · to Mar 23 · European Central Bank, Frankfurt · European Central Bank | European Central Bank, Frankfurt | eight times a year | European Central Bank | |
| Emancipation Day (Puerto Rico)A public holiday in Puerto Rico, known locally as Día de la Abolición de Esclavitud.Holidays · Puerto Rico · Puerto Rico · Nager.Date | Puerto Rico | annual | Nager.Date | |
| Mar 23Thuin 1 year | World Meteorological DayA United Nations international day.Observances · UN international days · United Nations | – | annual | United Nations |
| Mar 24Friin 1 year | 425th anniversary: James VI of Scotland succeeded to the thrones of England and Ireland as James...In 1603, James VI of Scotland succeeded to the thrones of England and Ireland as James I, uniting the realms under a single monarch.History · Anniversaries · Wikipedia | – | annual | Wikipedia |
| Day of Remembrance for Truth and Justice (Argentina)A public holiday in Argentina, known locally as Día Nacional de la Memoria por la Verdad y la Justicia.Holidays · Argentina · Argentina · Nager.Date | Argentina | annual | Nager.Date | |
| International Day for the Right to the Truth concerning Gross Human Rights Violations and for the Dignity of VictimsA United Nations international day.Observances · UN international days · United Nations | – | annual | United Nations | |
| World Tuberculosis DayA United Nations international day.Observances · UN international days · United Nations | – | annual | United Nations | |
| Mar 25Satin 1 year | New moonThe Moon is between Earth and the Sun; darkest nights for stargazing.Sky · Moon phases · 11:31 pm CT · NASA | – | monthly | NASAComputed (rule) |
| NVIDIA GTC 2028UnverifiedTentativeNVIDIA's big spring conference on AI and GPU computing for developers, researchers, and business leaders.Tech · Conferences · San Jose, SF Bay Area, CA · NVIDIA | San Jose, SF Bay Area, CA; NVIDIA | annual | NVIDIA | |
| Annunciation (Greece)A public holiday in Greece.Holidays · Greece · Greece · Nager.Date | Greece | annual | Nager.Date | |
| Independence Day (Greece)A public holiday in Greece.Holidays · Greece · Greece · Nager.Date | Greece | annual | Nager.Date | |
| AnnunciationThe angel Gabriel’s announcement to Mary (Lady Day).Religion · Catholic · USCCB liturgical year | – | annual | USCCB liturgical yearComputed (rule) | |
| Annunciation of the Theotokos (Revised Julian calendar)One of the Twelve Great Feasts; kept even in Holy Week.Religion · Eastern Orthodox · Orthodox Church in America | – | annual | Orthodox Church in AmericaComputed (rule) | |
| 125th anniversary: The Scottish National Antarctic Expedition (ship pictured) anchored in the...In 1903, The Scottish National Antarctic Expedition (ship pictured) anchored in the South Orkney Islands with the intention of establishing the first weather...History · Anniversaries · Wikipedia | – | annual | Wikipedia | |
| International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave TradeA United Nations international day.Observances · UN international days · United Nations | – | annual | United Nations | |