March 25th Holidays: Celebrations and Observances Worldwide

March 25th 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 25th.

Holidays on March 25th

  • Maryland Day.
  • International Waffle Day in Sweden.
  • Freedom Day in Belarus
  • Greek Independence Day.
  • As the day falls close to the vernal equinox, similar to the way Christmas falls near the winter solstice, both days are regarded as one of the Quarter Days to Christians in the British Isles. (see below)
  • Traditional date of the start of the new year in England and Wales, until the Calendar Act of 1752 (called Lady Day - see below).
  • Traditional date of the death (circa 33), of Jesus, central figure in Christianity (b. circa 1 BC in traditional dating)
  • In Christianity, March 25 is typically celebrated as the day of the Annunciation so long as it does not coincide with a Sunday or during Holy Week. (see below)
  • The Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Lady Day) - this date is nine months before Christmas Day, and is based on the traditional date in Catholicism of a 1 BC - Annunciation of the Virgin Mary and conception of Jesus.
  • One of the four Irish Quarter days in the Irish calendar.

Observances on March 25th

  • International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade
  • International Day of Solidarity with Detained and Missing Staff Members

Saints celebrated on March 25th

  • Saint Pelagius
  • Saint Dysmas, the 'Good Murderer'
  • Saint Harold
  • Saint Humbert
  • Saint Izaak