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What is celebrated on March 25?

See the observances and verified observance-history milestones attached to March 25. Each observance keeps its own source and date details.

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2024
Institutional decision

International Day of Play

The UN Digital Library records A/RES/78/268 as adopted without a vote on 25 March 2024.

2022
Institutional decision

National Dolphin Day (India)

The Government press release is dated 25 March 2022 and reports the decision taken at that meeting.

2003
First observance

Tolkien Reading Day

The Society identifies March 25, 2003 as the first Tolkien Reading Day.

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10 observances

Each observance is shown once in this view, with its own source and scope details available on the guide page.

0 repeat predictably

0 use a fixed annual date and 0 follow a reusable calendar rule.

0 are edition-specific

These dates are shown only for the year or edition that has been confirmed.

3 have a country-specific scope

Country-specific observances are not presented as worldwide events.

10 have in-depth guides

These pages include reviewed meaning, history, activities, facts and FAQs.

Curated global anchors

Major global guides on March 25

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A reviewed starting point drawn from prominent global observances with strong institutional or organizer sources. Each observance keeps its own documented status and scope.

Reviewed depth

Other in-depth guides on March 25

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Anniversary of the Arengo

25 March annually · San Marino / national holiday calendar

San Marino official sources list 25 March as the Anniversary of the Arengo of 1906, alongside the Feast of the Militias.

Source-backedFixed AnnualIn-depth guide

Independence Day

25 March · Greece / March 25 independence commemoration and compulsory public holiday

Greece’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs identifies March 25 with the beginning of the 1821–1830 independence struggle, while the Ministry of Labour lists Greek Independence Day on March 25 as…

Source-backedFixed AnnualIn-depth guide

Maryland Day

25 March · 25 March | Maryland state-specific commemorative/legal history, not universal paid leave

Maryland State Archives

Source-backedFixed AnnualIn-depth guide

National Medal of Honor Day

25 March · United States national commemoration

Congressional Medal of Honor Society; congressional designation described by the Society

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Civic, Remembrance & History 5Arts, Entertainment & Lifestyle 2Community, Causes & Advocacy 1Food, Drink & Hospitality 1Workplace, Professions & Appreciation 1
10 observances

All observances on this date

Source-backedFixed AnnualIn-depth guide

Anniversary of the Arengo

25 March annually · San Marino / national holiday calendar

San Marino official sources list 25 March as the Anniversary of the Arengo of 1906, alongside the Feast of the Militias.

Source-backedFixed AnnualIn-depth guide

Independence Day

25 March · Greece / March 25 independence commemoration and compulsory public holiday

Greece’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs identifies March 25 with the beginning of the 1821–1830 independence struggle, while the Ministry of Labour lists Greek Independence Day on March 25 as…

Source-backedFixed AnnualIn-depth guide

Maryland Day

25 March · 25 March | Maryland state-specific commemorative/legal history, not universal paid leave

Maryland State Archives

Source-backedFixed AnnualIn-depth guide

National Medal of Honor Day

25 March · United States national commemoration

Congressional Medal of Honor Society; congressional designation described by the Society

Source-backedFixed AnnualIn-depth guide

Tolkien Reading Day

25 March annually · The Tolkien Society / literary-community observance

The Tolkien Society describes Tolkien Reading Day as an annual March 25 observance, with the Society’s history identifying March 25, 2003 as the first edition after a reader suggestion was…

Source-backedFixed AnnualIn-depth guide

Waffle Day (Våffeldagen)

25 March · Swedish food tradition with international usage

Swedish public-broadcasting coverage identifies 25 March as Waffle Day and explains the Swedish tradition that has spread beyond Sweden.

Source-backedEdition SpecificIn-depth guide

World Maths Day

25 March in the 2026 edition · 3P Learning / Mathletics global school mathematics event

3P Learning publishes World Maths Day as a global mathematics event and gives the date for the 2026 edition

How dates are selected

This page combines fixed annual dates, reusable calendar rules and year-specific dates confirmed for 2026. Variable or historical dates are included only when they are clearly supported.

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