Public Holidays in March 2026 Around the World
In March 2026, 20 of the countries and regions we track take at least one day off — 33 public holidays in total, listed in date order below.
The busiest calendars this month are Indonesia (5), India (4) and Ghana (3). Breaks that span a month boundary appear in full on both months' pages, so cross-border trips and business schedules can be planned straight off the tables.
| Date | Country | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 27 – Mar 1 | Taiwan | Peace Memorial Day (228)Peace Memorial Day (Feb 28) falls on a Saturday, observed on Fri Feb 27 — a 3-day weekend.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| March 1, 2026 | South Korea | Independence Movement DayFalls on a Sunday in 2026.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| March 2, 2026 | South Korea | Substitute Holiday (Independence Movement Day)Independence Movement Day falls on a Sunday, so Monday is a substitute holiday.Substitute holiday | Substitute holiday |
| March 3, 2026 | Thailand | Makha Bucha DayPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| March 4, 2026 | India | HoliWednesday.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| March 6, 2026 | Ghana | Independence DayMarks freedom in 1957. Falls on Friday, delivering an automatic three-day national holiday weekend.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| March 16, 2026 | Mexico | Benito Juárez DayThird Monday of March.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| March 17, 2026 | Ireland | Saint Patrick's DayPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| March 18, 2026 | Indonesia | Cuti Bersama — NyepiOpens the 7-day Nyepi–Lebaran national break (Mar 18–24).Bridge holiday | Bridge holiday |
| March 19, 2026 | Indonesia | Nyepi (Balinese Day of Silence, Saka 1948)Bali shuts down completely for 24h — the airport closes and everyone stays indoors, tourists included.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| March 19, 2026 | Nigeria | Eid-ul-FitrThe Federal Government declared Thursday 19 March and Friday 20 March 2026 as public holidays to mark Eid-ul-Fitr (1 Shawwal 1447 AH was Friday 20 March).Public holiday | Public holiday |
| Mar 19 – 22 | United Arab Emirates | Eid al-FitrThe FAHR / MoHRE announcement (Feb 23, 2026) set the break at Mar 19–22 for both sectors. Ramadan lasted the full 30 days (the Shawwal crescent was not sighted on Mar 18), so Eid day itself is Friday Mar 20; Mar 19 is the extra 30th-day-of-Ramadan holiday. Work resumes Monday Mar 23.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| March 20, 2026 | Ghana | Eid-Ul-FitrMarks the end of Ramadan. Announced by the Office of the National Chief Imam.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| March 20, 2026 | Indonesia | Cuti Bersama — Idul FitriFriday bridge between Nyepi and the Idul Fitri weekend.Bridge holiday | Bridge holiday |
| March 20, 2026 | Japan | Vernal Equinox DayPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| March 20, 2026 | Kenya | Idd-ul-FitrThe Cabinet Secretary declared Friday 20 March 2026 a public holiday to mark Idd-ul-Fitr, following the sighting of the Shawwal crescent moon.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| March 20, 2026 | Malaysia | Hari Raya Aidilfitri (additional holiday)Friday. Declared by the Prime Minister under section 8 of the Holidays Act 1951 (gazette P.U.(B) 111) because Hari Raya fell on Saturday Mar 21. Peninsular Malaysia only — Sabah and Sarawak follow their own state declarations.Federal holiday | Federal holiday |
| March 20, 2026 | Nigeria | Eid-ul-Fitr (2nd day)Public holiday | Public holiday |
| March 20, 2026 | Philippines | Eid'l FitrTentative — the exact date is set by proclamation based on the Islamic lunar calendar.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| Mar 20 – 22 | Saudi Arabia | Eid al-FitrRamadan 1447 AH lasted the full 30 days (the Shawwal crescent was not sighted on Mar 18), so Eid al-Fitr begins Friday Mar 20, 2026. The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development set the private and non-profit sector holiday from the end of the workday Wednesday Mar 18 through Saturday Mar 21; the public-sector break is generally Mar 20–22. Recheck the official announcement before finalising plans.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| March 21, 2026 | Ghana | Shaqq DayStatutory holiday observed the day immediately following Eid-Ul-Fitr.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| March 21, 2026 | India | Id-ul-FitrSaturday. Subject to moon sighting; no substitute weekday.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| Mar 21 – 22 | Indonesia | Idul Fitri 1447H (Lebaran)Sat–Sun. The exact date is confirmed by the Ministry of Religious Affairs moon-sighting (isbat) session.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| Mar 21 – 22 | Malaysia | Hari Raya AidilfitriTwo days, Sat–Sun — replacement on Mon Mar 23, and an extra gazetted holiday on Fri Mar 20, making it a four-day break.Federal holiday | Federal holiday |
| March 21, 2026 | Singapore | Hari Raya PuasaMarks the end of Ramadan; falls on a Saturday in 2026.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| March 21, 2026 | South Africa | Human Rights DayHuman Rights Day falls on a Saturday in 2026. The Public Holidays Act grants a Monday substitute only when a holiday falls on a Sunday, so there is no extra day off for this Saturday holiday.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| March 23, 2026 | Colombia | Saint Joseph's Day (Día de San José)19 March 2026 is a Thursday; the rest moves to Monday 23 March, giving the last full week of Lent a three-day run.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| Mar 23 – 24 | Indonesia | Cuti Bersama — Idul FitriMon–Tue, closing the 7-day break. Mudik return traffic peaks on Mar 24.Bridge holiday | Bridge holiday |
| March 23, 2026 | Malaysia | Hari Raya Aidilfitri (replacement)Substitute holiday | Substitute holiday |
| March 24, 2026 | Argentina | Day of Memory for Truth and JusticeFalls on Tuesday. Fixed (inamovible) — commemorates the 1976 coup.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| March 25, 2026 | Greece | Annunciation & Independence Day (25 Martiou)Wednesday — the Annunciation and the 1821 outbreak of the War of Independence in one fixed date, with school parades across the country. In 2026 it sits inside Great Lent (Clean Monday was February 23), which is why fish, wine and olive oil are permitted at the table that day.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| March 26, 2026 | India | Ram NavamiThursday.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| March 31, 2026 | India | Mahavir JayantiTuesday.Public holiday | Public holiday |
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Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays are there in March 2026 worldwide?
We count 33 public holidays in March 2026, spread across 20 of the 41 countries and regions we track, in date order in the table above. Breaks that spill over a month boundary are shown in full on both months.
Which countries have public holidays in March 2026?
Taiwan, South Korea, Thailand, India, Ghana and Mexico and 14 more — 20 countries and regions in all. The table above gives the exact date for every holiday.
What are the first and last public holidays of March 2026?
The month opens with Peace Memorial Day (228) in Taiwan on Feb 27, and closes with Mahavir Jayanti in India, ending Mar 31.
Can I download the March 2026 holidays as a calendar file?
Yes. Every country's year page offers free ICS, CSV and PDF files that import straight into Google, Apple or Outlook Calendar, and subscribing to the ICS URL keeps the dates updated if a government revises them. Month pages have no file of their own — download per country instead.
Are these days off for everyone in those countries?
Not necessarily. The table aggregates nationwide statutory holidays. Australia, Malaysia, India and Canada add state- or province-level days on top, so the real count there is higher; annual leave and employer shutdowns are not counted either. Observances that are not days off are excluded.