March 27, 2026, is the 86th day of the year, with 279 days remaining, and it falls on a Friday — the last Friday in March — in the thirteenth week of the year.
With 14 national and international days on the calendar, March 27 is a Friday for culture lovers, with World Theatre Day, International Whisk(e)y Day, cherry blossoms, and Wear A Hat Day for brain tumour research all landing on the same day.
National Days on March 27
All national & international days celebrated today
14 celebrations on this dayWorld Theatre Day
An annual celebration of theatre and its power to bring people together — marked since 1961 with a message from a prominent theatre personality shared across the world.
International Whisk(e)y Day
Celebrated on the birthday of British whisky writer Michael Jackson, this global day honours whisky and whiskey in all their glorious regional varieties — Scotch, Irish, Bourbon, and beyond.
National Cherry Blossom Day
A celebration of sakura season and the fleeting beauty of cherry blossoms — a symbol of renewal, hope, and the arrival of spring across Japanese culture and beyond.
Wear A Hat Day
The UK’s most stylish fundraiser — wear any hat you like and raise money for brain tumour research, a cause that receives just 1% of national cancer research funding.
Here’s every observance celebrated on March 27, 2026
National & International Days on March 27
Whether you’re catching a show, sipping a dram, putting on your favourite hat for a great cause, or trying to come up with the quirkiest country song title imaginable, there’s something on this list for everyone. Here’s the story behind each of these March 27 celebrations.
Bitterballen Day
Bitterballen Day 🇳🇱 honors the Dutch snack known as bitterballen. These crispy, golden spheres are made from a thick meat stew, breaded and deep-fried. They are traditionally served in Dutch pubs alongside herb-flavored drinks called bitters. Launched in 2020 by food lovers in the Netherlands, the day encourages people around the world to discover this beloved Dutch bar snack.
Celebrate Exchange Day
Celebrate Exchange Day marks the founding of the first local Exchange Club in Detroit, Michigan, in 1911. The National Exchange Club has since grown to over 18,000 members across the United States and Puerto Rico. The organization focuses on community service through programs addressing child abuse prevention, youth development, and civic engagement.
International Medical Science Liaison Day
International Medical Science Liaison Day recognizes Medical Science Liaisons, the professionals who serve as scientific bridges between pharmaceutical companies and healthcare providers. The MSL role was first created in 1967 by Upjohn Pharmaceuticals. The day has been officially observed since 2020 and highlights the role MSLs play in advancing medical knowledge and improving patient outcomes.
International Scribble Day
National Scribble Day was founded in 2019 by author Diane Alber, inspired by her children’s book I’m NOT Just a Scribble. The day encourages kids and adults to pick up a pen and create without worrying about perfection. It also promotes kindness and acceptance through art, reinforcing the idea that creative expression has no age limit or skill requirement.
International Whisk(e)y Day
International Whisk(e)y Day celebrates whiskey in all its forms. The parentheses in the name reflect both spellings (whiskey in the U.S. and Ireland, whisky in Scotland, Canada, and Japan). Launched in 2009 at a festival in the northern Netherlands, the day honors British writer Michael Jackson (born March 27, 1942), who was one of the most influential voices in whiskey and beer journalism. Jackson suffered from Parkinson’s disease, and the day also raises awareness for the condition.
🥃 Similar day: National Whiskey Sour Day on August 25.
National Acoustic Soul Day
National Acoustic Soul Day honors singer-songwriter India Arie and her 2001 debut album Acoustic Soul. Known for blending R&B, soul, and folk with lyrics rooted in self-worth and identity, Arie helped redefine what mainstream R&B could sound like. She has won four Grammy Awards and performed for multiple U.S. Presidents.
National Cherry Blossom Day
National Cherry Blossom Day commemorates the day in 1912 when First Lady Helen Herron Taft and Viscountess Chinda, wife of the Japanese ambassador, planted the first two Yoshino cherry trees on the bank of the Tidal Basin in Washington, D.C. The trees were part of a gift of over 3,000 cherry trees from the city of Tokyo, symbolizing friendship between Japan and the United States. The annual bloom around the Tidal Basin has since become one of Washington’s most beloved spring traditions.
🌸 Similar days: Cherry Blossom Festival on March 21-30, 2025.
National Spanish Paella Day
National Spanish Paella Day celebrates paella, a rice dish that originated in the Valencia region of Spain. It is traditionally cooked over an open fire in a wide, shallow pan with saffron, vegetables, and proteins like seafood or meat. The dish has roots in both Roman cooking methods and Arab agricultural traditions.
National Viagra Day
National Viagra Day marks the anniversary of the FDA’s approval of Viagra on March 27, 1998. Pfizer originally developed the drug to treat angina, a heart condition, but clinical trials revealed an unexpected side effect. It became the first oral treatment for erectile dysfunction and changed the way men’s sexual health was discussed in both medicine and public life.
Quirky Country Music Song Titles Day
Quirky Country Music Song Titles Day is for anyone who has ever laughed at a song title before pressing play. Country music has a long tradition of names that tell a whole story in a single line. Created by Tom and Ruth Roy, who are known for inventing offbeat holidays, the day invites fans to share and enjoy the genre’s most memorably named tracks.
World AdTech Day
World AdTech Day shines a light on the people and technology behind digital advertising. Founded by Adsterra and first observed in 2024, the day recognizes the engineers, marketers, and creatives who build the systems that connect brands with audiences. It also serves as a moment to reflect on how far advertising technology has come and where it is headed.
World Theatre Day
World Theatre Day has been observed every year since 1961. Created by the International Theatre Institute, the day honors the art of live theatre and the actors, directors, playwrights, and crews who make it possible. Each year, a prominent theatre figure delivers an international message that is translated and shared worldwide.
