This is our day guide for Wednesday March 20th 2019 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?

Observances on March 20th 2019

International Day of Happiness

International Day of Happiness

Don't worry - be happy!

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World Storytelling Day

World Storytelling Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of World Storytelling Day.

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World Oral Health Day

World Oral Health Day

Be proud of your mouth for a lifetime of smiles!

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National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

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National Ravioli Day

National Ravioli Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Ravioli Day

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National Kick Butts Day

National Kick Butts Day

Kick Butts Day involves more than 1,000 events in schools and communities across the United States and even around the world.

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French Language Day 

French Language Day 

Over 75 million people have French as their native language, with another 300 million being able to speak it.

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Public Holidays on March 20th 2019

Holi

Holi

Originally a harvest and fertility festival, Holi also commemorates a legend from Hindu Mythology

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Azerbaijan Novruz

Azerbaijan Novruz

Novruz Bayrami is the most important holiday in Azerbaijan. It celebrates the Persian New Year, and the beginning of Spring

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Holi Dahan

Holi Dahan

The day before Holi commemorates the burning of the demon Holika

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Imam Ali's Birthday

Imam Ali's Birthday

Ali ibn Abu Talib was the cousin and son-in-law of the prophet Muhammad. He ruled the Rashidun Empire from 656 to 661.

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Oil Nationalisation Day

Oil Nationalisation Day

Marks the anniversary of the nationalization of the oil industry in 1951, seen as a key step in Iran's independence from the West

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Makha Bucha

Makha Bucha

Shortly after Buddha began his teachings, 1250 monks gathered to hear Buddha preach.

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Madin Full Moon Poya

Madin Full Moon Poya

Marks Buddha's first visit to his hometown, Kapilavastu, following his enlightenment

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Tunisia Independence Day

Tunisia Independence Day

This public holiday on March 20th in Tunisia marks the declaration of independence from France 1956

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