Easter
Easter Sunday is the day when Christians celebrate Jesus of Nazareth’s resurrection from the dead – and when chocolate manufacturers look forward to their biggest profits of the year.
Nowruz: Persian New Year
Nowruz marks the beginning of the Persian New Year and is Iran’s National Day, as well as being celebrated widely throughout Central and NW Asia.
Tunisia: Independence Day
Tunisia obtained its independence from France on 20 March 1956.
St Patrick’s Day
17 March is St Patrick’s Day – a public holiday across the island of Ireland and anywhere the Irish have managed to reach around the world, which is most places!
Mauritius: National Day
Mauritius became independent on 12 March 1968 and adopted a parliamentary republican constitution exactly 24 years later.
Want to make your future vote count a bit more? Then vote now!
Britain goes to the polls on 5 May 2011 to decide whether to embrace a more representative voting system. You can take part – if you register in time.