March 6 Holidays

A day for Brians, whose first famous bearer, High King Brian Boru, was killed in his tent by fleeing Vikings even as his army won at Clontarf in 1014.

In 1901 California banned homework outright for every student under 15; one night without it is the modern, voluntary version.

An awareness observance on the first Friday in March raising awareness about colorectal cancer and promoting early screening and prevention to reduce deaths from this highly preventable disease.

A cultural observance on March 6 celebrating dresses and the special memories and confidence they bring to important life moments.

A religious observance on the first Friday in March uniting Christian women worldwide in prayer, learning about other countries, and acting for peace and justice.

A food observance on March 6 celebrating white chocolate cheesecake, a dessert featuring white chocolate in a rich cream cheese filling.

A food observance on March 6 celebrating the contributions of the frozen food industry to nutritional well-being, convenience, and year-round access to quality frozen foods.

A fan observance on March 6 celebrating the 1998 film The Big Lebowski and promoting a laid-back lifestyle, relaxation, and the philosophy of Dudeism.

An appreciation day on the first Friday in March dedicated to recognizing and thanking employees for their contributions and efforts in the workplace.

An appreciation day on March 6 honoring dentists for their dedication and hard work while promoting oral health awareness.

Until Charlotte Brontë gave it to her 1849 heroine, Shirley was rare for men and unrecorded for women. March 6 marks the name now, long since settled on the girls' side of the register.

A heritage observance on March 6 honoring veterans who died defending Kosovo and those still serving, commemorating sacrifices made during the Kosovo War of 1998 to 1999.

A heritage observance on March 6 honoring the Texan defenders who fell at the Battle of the Alamo in 1836 and their role in inspiring Texas independence.

A national observance on March 6 celebrating Ghana's independence from British colonial rule in 1957 as the first sub-Saharan African nation to achieve sovereignty.

A cultural observance on March 6 promoting peaceful coexistence, tolerance, and mutual respect among Iraq's religious and ethnic groups, commemorating interfaith meetings during Pope Francis's 2021 visit.

Ford stands in for five separate Gaelic surnames in Ireland, adopted, one index says, under ridicule from English magistrates who did not speak the language. March 6 belongs to everyone the four letters landed on.

Honor Overseas N.H.S. Workers Day by recognizing the brave heroes who serve beyond borders to keep health paramount- they're our global lifeline!

A fun observance on March 6 honoring and celebrating all people named Damien, highlighting the name's history and positive qualities while countering negative cultural associations.