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March 15
Hungary – National Holiday: Hungarian Revolution of 1848
This day marks the Revolution of 1848 and the following fight for freedom against Habsburg domination.
Each year on March 15, the Hungarian tricolors of red, white, and green are prominently worn and displayed to commemorate this day. Gathering and demonstrations are also traditionally organized by political parties in main towns.

The Revolution, closely linked to other revolutions in the Habsburg area in 1848, was the result of liberal nationalist reforms that had been emerging in the country over previous years. The ‘Hungarian spring’ revolutionists’ demands included freedom of the press, and the establishing of a Hungarian parliament in Pest with its own government.

However, these insurrections grew into a war for independence from the Habsburg rule. Amongst the casualties were 13 generals of the Hungarian revolutionary army and five civilian leaders of the short-lived independent Hungary which included the first prime-minister, Lajos Batthyány.

March 17
Ireland – St. Patrick’s Day
Colloquially known as St. Paddy’s Day this annual feast day celebrates Saint Patrick, Ireland’s patron saint. It is also celebrated in the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand and Montserrat, while in Canada and the United States it is a public holiday.

A traditional symbol of this day is the green shamrock, stemming from an Irish tale that tells how Saint Patrick used it to explain the Trinity – specifically how the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit could all exist as separate elements of the same entity.

On St. Patrick’s Day, which falls during the Christian season of Lent, Irish families traditionally attend church in the morning and celebrate in the afternoon

Today, people celebrate the day with parades, wearing of the green and drinking beer.

March 20 – 26
Muslim countries – Nowrūz Bayram Holidays
Every year on the day of the astronomical vernal equinox, Nowrūz is celebrated in many Muslim countries, including Azerbaijan, were it is one of the most ancient holidays.
Nowrūz, meaning ‘New Day’, marks the first day of spring and the beginning of the year in the Iranian calendar.

The moment the Sun crosses the celestial equator, equalizing night and day, is calculated with precision as it marks the start of Nowrūz. Amongst communities where the rituals are observed, families come together to enjoying traditional dishes such as the “Semeni”, which is made of sprouts of wheat with some flour and granulated sugar. People also join into lively public celebrations where they play, sing and dance in their new clothes.

March 20 – 26
Azerbaijan, Nowrūz Bayram holiday,

March 21
“International Day of Nowrūz”
Afghanistan, Nauruz – Afghan New Year
Iraq, Noruz – Persian New Year
Uzbekistan, Navruz

March 21 – 22
Turkmenistan, Spring Holiday
Kyrgyzstan, Nooruz

March 21 – 24
Tajikistan, Navruz
Kazakhstan, Nauryz Meyramy
Iran, Norooz – Persian New Year

March 22
Albania, Nevruz

March 23
Pakistan Day
This day commemorates both the signing on the Pakistan Resolution in Lahore in 1940 and the adoption of the first constitution of Pakistan in 1956 during the transition of the Dominion of Pakistan to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.
Full military and civilian parades that are presided by the President of Pakistan take place in the capital, Islamabad. Traditionally wreaths are then laid at the mausoleums of Muhammad Iqbal and Muhammad Ali Jinnah.