This is our day guide for Friday March 21st 2025 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 21st 2025

International Day of Nowruz 

International Day of Nowruz 

Novruz celebrates the Persian New Year, and the beginning of Spring. Novruz means 'New Day'.

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Mother's Day in the Middle East

Mother's Day in the Middle East

The story of how 21st March became Mother's Day in Egypt and other Arab countries.

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Harmony Day

Harmony Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Harmony Day

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World Down Syndrome Day

World Down Syndrome Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of World Down Syndrome Day

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World Poetry Day

World Poetry Day

Celebrate the timeless beauty of verse on World Poetry Day and discover the power of poetic expression to unite and inspire.

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National California Strawberry Day

National California Strawberry Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National California Strawberry Day

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National Common Courtesy Day

National Common Courtesy Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Common Courtesy Day

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National Fragrance Day

National Fragrance Day

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

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National French Bread Day

National French Bread Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National French Bread Day

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National Rosie the Riveter Day

National Rosie the Riveter Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Rosie the Riveter Day

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National Single Parents Day

National Single Parents Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Single Parents Day

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International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

Find out the dates, history and traditions of International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

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International Day of Forests

International Day of Forests

Find out the dates, history and traditions of International Day of Forests

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Public Holidays on March 21st 2025

Novruz

Novruz

Novruz celebrates the Persian New Year, and the beginning of Spring

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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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Martyrdom of Imam Ali

Martyrdom of Imam Ali

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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Nauryz

Nauryz

Nauryz means 'new day', it is celebrated over several days from March 21st and marks Persian New Year which begins on the Vernal Equinox.

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Namibia Independence Day

Namibia Independence Day

The holiday celebrates Namibia's independence from South Africa on March 21st 1990.

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Human Rights Day

Human Rights Day

Marks the establishment of the Human Rights Commission and Sharpeville Day

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Mother's Day

Mother's Day

The story of how 21st March became Mother's Day in Egypt and other Arab countries.

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