March 1st Holidays: Celebrations and Observances Worldwide
March 1st is a day filled with various holidays, celebrations, observances, and historical significance around the world. From international events to national holidays and religious commemorations and saints, this date holds special meaning for many cultures and communities. Explore the list of holidays, observances and saints celebrated on March 1st.
Holidays on March 1st
- Self Injury Awareness Day
- Historically, March 1st was considered to be the beginning of the Roman 'work year' as January (the official first month) and February were unfit for warfare. The numerical Latin names of some months reflect this. (September = Seventh, October = Eighth, November = Ninth, December = Tenth). (see New Year).
- Korea - Independence Movement Day (Samiljeol; ???).
- Iceland - This day is called the Beer Day, but this day in 1989 beer was allowed again.
- Martisor - a seasonal holiday in Romania.
- Baba Marta - a Bulgarian custom when the Martenitsa is worn for good health and luck symbolizing the beginning of the spring season in Bulgaria.
- Eight Hours Day - Tasmania, Australia.
- Labour day - Western Australia.
- World Day of Prayer.
- Roman Empire - The sacred fire of Rome was renewed (See Vesta).
Observances on March 1st
- World Seagrass Day
- Zero Discrimination Day [UNAIDS]
Saints celebrated on March 1st
- Saint Eudoxia
- Saint David's Day (National Holiday of Wales).
- Saint Albin
- Saint Swidbert
- Saint Monan, largely legendary Scottish saint.