March 21st Holidays: Celebrations and Observances Worldwide

March 21st 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 21st.

Holidays on March 21st

  • Blessed Clementia of Hohenberg
  • World Poetry Day - by UNESCO.
  • St. Nicholas of Flue
  • Astrology: First day of star sign Aries.
  • China: Chunfen.
  • Harmony Day in Australia.
  • World Down Syndrome Day
  • Earth Day.
  • Ostara - Neopagan festival of Ostara.
  • The third day of Quinquatria in ancient Rome, held in honor of Minerva.

Observances on March 21st

  • Week of Solidarity with the Peoples Struggling against Racism and Racial Discrimination, 21-27 March
  • International Day of Nowruz
  • International Day of Forests

Saints celebrated on March 21st

  • Saints Philemon and Domnin