World Book Day in the UK and Ireland
World Book Day celebrates literacy and reading in the UK and Ireland on the first Thursday of March.
Thursday
March 6
15 holidays and observances fall on this day.
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.
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.
National Hospitalist Day
National Hospitalist Day honors inpatient medical providers and is held on the first Thursday in March.
National Frozen Food Day
National Frozen Food Day celebrates the history and benefits of frozen food every March 6.
National Dress Day
National Dress Day celebrates the memories and fashion of dresses and occurs every March 6.
National White Chocolate Cheesecake Day
National White Chocolate Cheesecake Day celebrates the rich, creamy dessert every March 6.
Hospitality Workers in HealthCare Day
Hospitality Workers in HealthCare Day honors non-clinical support staff every March 6.
National Report General Service Administration (GSA) Fraud Day
National Report GSA Fraud Day raises awareness about government fraud and is held every March 6.
Ghana Independence Day
Ghana Independence Day commemorates the country's 1957 sovereignty and is held every March 6.
Foundation Day in Norfolk Island
Foundation Day marks the 1788 arrival of the first British settlers on March 6.
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Alexander Graham Bell Day
Alexander Graham Bell Day celebrates the telephone's patent and the history of innovation every March 7.
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.
Feast Day of Perpetua and Felicitas
The Feast Day of Perpetua and Felicitas honors early Christian martyrs and mothers every March 7.
National Employee Appreciation Day
National Employee Appreciation Day recognizes worker contributions on the first Friday of March.
National Cereal Day
National Cereal Day celebrates the history and variety of breakfast cereals every March 7.
National Dress in Blue Day
National Dress in Blue Day promotes colon cancer awareness on the first Friday of March.
Plant Power Day
Plant Power Day encourages eating more plant-based foods for health and the planet every March 7.
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