- Number of holidays
- 15
- Day of the year
- 87
- Days left in the year
- 278
Easter is the most widely celebrated Christian holiday in the world, commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ and observed by more than 2 billion Christians through church services, family gatherings, and the exchange of decorated eggs. National Black Forest Cake Day celebrates the Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte, the layered German confection of chocolate sponge, whipped cream, and sour cherries soaked in kirsch brandy, originating in Baden-Württemberg’s Black Forest region. Barnum & Bailey Day marks the March 28, 1881 merger of P.T. Barnum’s circus and James A. Bailey’s Great London Circus into the “Greatest Show on Earth.” Respect Your Cat Day advocates for feline autonomy and the dignified treatment of domestic cats. Resurrection, kirsch, sawdust, and a very dignified cat.
All Holidays On March 28
Easter
Respect Your Cat Day
British Summer Time Begins
Eat an Eskimo Pie Day
National Baked Ham with Pineapple Day
National Black Forest Cake Day
National Ram Day
National Something On a Stick Day
National Triglycerides Day
National Weed Appreciation Day
Serfs’ Emancipation Day
Virtual Advocacy Day
About March 28
March 28 Q&As
What is the most popular holiday on March 28?
On March 28, Easter is the most widely observed holiday globally, commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ and celebrated by more than 2 billion Christians. National Black Forest Cake Day is the most recognized food observance, and Barnum & Bailey Day marks the 1881 founding of the legendary American circus.
Is March 28 a public holiday?
March 28 is a public holiday in many countries where Easter is observed, including the UK, Australia, Canada, Germany, and most of continental Europe. In the United States, Easter is not a federal holiday but is widely observed culturally and religiously.
What are some fun or unusual holidays on March 28?
March 28 includes National Hot Tub Day, Respect Your Cat Day, National Weed Appreciation Day, National Amber Day, and Barnum & Bailey Day — circus nostalgia, hydrotherapy, and some very misunderstood plants.
