March 19 Holidays

Of the 1,200 everyday laughs Robert Provine recorded, only eight ever interrupted a phrase mid-sentence, and every one came from the person talking. March 19 is a nudge to laugh on purpose anyway.

A food observance on March 19 celebrating domesticated birds raised for meat and eggs, honoring poultry farmers and the role of the poultry industry in the food supply.

Lent's Sundays outrank every solemnity on the calendar, so the Roman rulebook carries a transfer clause written for Joseph's 19 March feast alone. In 2008 it was moved to the 15th rather than allowed to vanish.

An appreciation day on the third Thursday in March encouraging adults to affirm and uplift children and youth by telling them what makes them incredible, promoting self-esteem and positive adult-child bonds.

A cultural observance on March 19 promoting reading aloud to children to foster literacy, imagination, vocabulary, family bonds, and a love of books.

An appreciation day on March 19 honoring nurses who achieve and maintain national board certification in their specialty, promoting higher standards of patient care and lifelong learning.

A fun observance on March 19 celebrating the convenience, accessibility, and health benefits of automatic doors in public buildings.

A religious observance celebrating the Hindu New Year according to the lunisolar calendar, the beginning of spring and the start of the planting season, symbolizing renewal, growth, and life's varied experiences.

An appreciation day on the third Thursday in March celebrating companies that prioritize employee well-being, respect, growth, work-life balance, and community engagement through socially responsible practices.

An awareness observance on the third Thursday in March promoting health equity and closing the gap in life expectancy and health outcomes between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and non-Indigenous Australians.

A religious observance on March 19 celebrating the principal feast day of Saint Joseph, husband of the Virgin Mary and foster father of Jesus Christ.

An appreciation day on March 19 expressing gratitude to clients, the most valuable part of any business, through discounts, gifts, and personal recognition.

A heritage observance on March 19 commemorating the beginning of Operation Iraqi Freedom, the U.S.-led military campaign launched in 2003.