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13 holidays observed on this day
Wednesday, March 25 2026

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March 25 2026

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What March 25 celebrates

13 holidays observed around the world. Sorted by what people are loving today.

International Waffle Day MOST LOVED TODAY
Food Breakfast International

International Waffle Day

A food observance on March 25 celebrating waffles, rooted in a Swedish linguistic mix-up with the religious Feast of the Annunciation and the arrival of spring.

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Manatee Appreciation Day
Institutional Initiative
Manatee Appreciation Day

An awareness observance on the last Wednesday in March raising awareness for the protection and conservation of manatees and their habitats from threats like boat collisions and pollution.

Animals Wildlife International
03
International Day of the Unborn Child
Religious Origin
International Day of the Unborn Child

A religious observance on March 25 recognizing the sanctity of human life from conception and promoting awareness for the protection of unborn children.

Awareness Social Justice International
04
Little Red Wagon Day
Corporate Initiative
Little Red Wagon Day

A fun observance on the last Wednesday in March celebrating the iconic little red wagon toy, childhood imagination, outdoor play, and family memories with Radio Flyer wagons.

Lifestyle Household Gadgets United States
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National Medal of Honor Day
Legislative Resolution
National Medal of Honor Day

A heritage observance on March 25 honoring the heroism and sacrifice of Medal of Honor recipients, commemorating the first presentation of these awards on March 25, 1863.

Careers Military United States
06
American Red Cross Giving Day
Institutional Initiative
American Red Cross Giving Day

A fundraising campaign on the fourth Wednesday of March rallying public donations, blood drives, and volunteering to support the American Red Cross's humanitarian and disaster relief work.

Awareness Philanthropy United States
07
Feast of the Annunciation
Religious Origin
Feast of the Annunciation

A religious observance on March 25 commemorating the biblical visit of the archangel Gabriel to the Virgin Mary announcing she would conceive Jesus Christ, marking the Incarnation.

Religion Christian International
08
World Maths Day
Corporate Initiative
World Maths Day

A cultural observance on March 25 celebrating mathematics education and numeracy skills through global online competition among school-aged students.

School STEM International
09
International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade
International Body Recognition
International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade

An awareness observance on March 25 honoring the memory of victims of slavery and the transatlantic slave trade, promoting education about this historical injustice and its enduring consequences.

Awareness Social Justice International
10
Old New Year’s Day
Historical Origin
Old New Year’s Day

A heritage observance on March 25 marking the Feast of the Annunciation, the historical English legal new year, spring renewal, and the start of the agricultural season.

Culture Civics International
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Greek Independence Day
Government Proclamation
Greek Independence Day

A heritage observance on March 25 commemorating the start of the Greek War of Independence on March 25, 1821, symbolizing the rebellion against Ottoman occupation and the rebirth of the Greek nation.

Culture Civics Greece
12
Bed-in for Peace Day
Event Origin
Bed-in for Peace Day

A cultural observance on March 25 honoring nonviolent protest against war and the promotion of world peace, inspired by John Lennon and Yoko Ono's original bed-in demonstration.

Culture Famous People United States
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Tolkien Reading Day
Institutional Initiative
Tolkien Reading Day

A fan observance on March 25 encouraging fans worldwide to celebrate the life and works of J.R.R. Tolkien by reading favorite passages from his books.

Pop Culture Books International
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This week & month

50 month-long observances and 6 week-long ones that include March 25.

National Reading Month
All of March
National Reading Month
School
National Women’s History Month
All of March
National Women’s History Month
Culture
National Crochet Month
All of March
National Crochet Month
Hobbies
Berries and Cherries Month
All of March
Berries and Cherries Month
Food
Dolphin Awareness Month
All of March
Dolphin Awareness Month
Animals
National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
All of March
National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
Awareness
Irish-American Heritage Month
All of March
Irish-American Heritage Month
Culture
National Nutrition Month
All of March
National Nutrition Month
Health
March Madness
All of March
March Madness
Sports
National Optimism Month
All of March
National Optimism Month
Health
National Social Work Month
All of March
National Social Work Month
Awareness
Adopt a Rescued Guinea Pig Month
All of March
Adopt a Rescued Guinea Pig Month
Animals
National Kidney Month
All of March
National Kidney Month
Awareness
National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month
All of March
National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month
Awareness
Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month
All of March
Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month
Awareness
Orthodox Lent
February 23 – April 11
Orthodox Lent
Religion
National Noodle Month
All of March
National Noodle Month
Food
National Breast Implant Awareness Month
All of March
National Breast Implant Awareness Month
Awareness
American Red Cross Month
All of March
American Red Cross Month
Awareness
National Caffeine Awareness Month
All of March
National Caffeine Awareness Month
Awareness
Gender Equality Month
All of March
Gender Equality Month
Awareness
National Bed Month UK
All of March
National Bed Month UK
Health
Youth Art Month
All of March
Youth Art Month
School
National Music in Our Schools Month
All of March
National Music in Our Schools Month
School
Greek-American Heritage Month
All of March
Greek-American Heritage Month
Culture
Spiritual Wellness Month
All of March
Spiritual Wellness Month
Health
Women’s Month (Philippines)
All of March
Women’s Month (Philippines)
Culture
Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month
All of March
Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month
Awareness
National March Into Literacy Month
All of March
National March Into Literacy Month
School
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Awareness Month
All of March
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Awareness Month
Awareness
Employee Spirit Month
All of March
Employee Spirit Month
Careers
Mental Retardation Awareness Month
All of March
Mental Retardation Awareness Month
Awareness
National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
All of March
National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
Awareness
Brain Injury Awareness Month
All of March
Brain Injury Awareness Month
Awareness
Expanding Girls’ Horizons in Science and Engineering Month
All of March
Expanding Girls’ Horizons in Science and Engineering Month
School
Marie Curie Great Daffodil Appeal
All of March
Marie Curie Great Daffodil Appeal
Awareness
NZ Book Month
All of March
NZ Book Month
Pop Culture
National Athletic Training Month
All of March
National Athletic Training Month
Careers
National Credit Education Month
All of March
National Credit Education Month
Business
National Professional Social Worker’s Month
All of March
National Professional Social Worker’s Month
Careers
Poison Prevention Awareness Month
All of March
Poison Prevention Awareness Month
Awareness
Trisomy Awareness Month
All of March
Trisomy Awareness Month
Awareness
Workplace Eye Wellness Month
All of March
Workplace Eye Wellness Month
Health
Supply Management Month
All of March
Supply Management Month
Careers
Mad for Plaid Month
All of March
Mad for Plaid Month
Style
National Celery Month
All of March
National Celery Month
Food
National Green Week
February 7 – April 30
National Green Week
Nature
Veggie Month
All of March
Veggie Month
Health
Listening Awareness Month
All of March
Listening Awareness Month
Awareness
National Cherry Blossom Festival
March 20 – April 12
National Cherry Blossom Festival
Nature
National Endometriosis Awareness Month
All of March
National Endometriosis Awareness Month
Awareness
National Ethics Awareness Month
All of March
National Ethics Awareness Month
Awareness
National Physicians Week
March 25–31
National Physicians Week
Careers
Hong Kong Arts Festival
February 28 – March 29
Hong Kong Arts Festival
Culture
Week of Solidarity with the Peoples Struggling against Racism and Racial Discrimination
March 21–27
Week of Solidarity with the Peoples Struggling against Racism and Racial Discrimination
Awareness
UK Tick Bite Prevention Week
March 24–30
UK Tick Bite Prevention Week
Awareness
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