Friday
March 5
14 holidays and observances fall on this day.
World Day of Prayer
World Day of Prayer is a global ecumenical event held annually on the first Friday of March.
National Day of Unplugging (Global Day of Unplugging)
National Day of Unplugging (Global Day of Unplugging) is a 24-hour digital detox starting the first Friday of March.
Dissociative Identity Disorder Awareness Day (Multiple Personality Day)
Dissociative Identity Disorder Awareness Day is observed on March 5 to educate the public and support survivors of trauma.
National Employee Appreciation Day
National Employee Appreciation Day recognizes worker contributions on the first Friday of March.
National Cheese Doodle Day
National Cheese Doodle Day is a fun food holiday on March 5 celebrating the iconic orange puffed corn snack.
National Potty Dance Day
National Potty Dance Day is a humorous observance on March 5 that celebrates the universal signs of needing to use the restroom.
National Dress in Blue Day
National Dress in Blue Day promotes colon cancer awareness on the first Friday of March.
National Absinthe Day
National Absinthe Day celebrates the history and 2007 re-legalization of the anise-flavored spirit on March 5.
Nametag Day
Nametag Day promotes community connection by encouraging everyone to wear a name badge on the Thursday of the first full week in March.
National Speech and Debate Education Day
National Speech and Debate Education Day celebrates student oratory and occurs on the first Friday of March.
Middle Name Pride Day
Middle Name Pride Day celebrates hidden names on the Friday of the first full week in March.
Reel Film Day
Reel Film Day honors the history and preservation of movies shot on 35mm film and is observed on March 5.
Cinco de Marcho
Cinco de Marcho is a fun fusion holiday held on March 5 that blends Mexican and Irish themes as a countdown to St. Patrick's Day.
St. Piran’s Day
St. Piran’s Day is the national day of Cornwall celebrated on March 5 to honor its patron saint and heritage.
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No Homework Day
No Homework Day provides students a break from school assignments every March 6.
European Day of the Righteous
European Day of the Righteous honors those who opposed totalitarianism and falls on March 6.
International Open Data Day
International Open Data Day promotes global transparency and data innovation on the first Saturday of March.
World Information Architecture Day
World Information Architecture Day is a global event celebrating information design on the first Saturday of March.
National Oreo Cookie Day
National Oreo Cookie Day marks the anniversary of the first Oreo sale and is held every March 6.
Day of the Dude
Day of the Dude celebrates the philosophy of Dudeism and falls on March 6 every year.
Alamo Day
Alamo Day honors the defenders of the 1836 battle and is observed every year on March 6.
National Dentist's Day
National Dentist's Day is an annual professional appreciation holiday held on March 6.
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