March 28, 2026, is the 87th day of the year, with 278 days remaining, and it falls on a Saturday in the thirteenth week of the year.
With 11 national and international days on the calendar, March 28 is a Saturday that asks you to turn off the lights for our planet, respect your cat on their own terms, and celebrate the Greatest Show on Earth, with a slice of Black Forest cake and a hot tub for good measure.
National Days on March 28
All national & international days celebrated today
11 celebrations on this dayEarth Hour
The world’s largest participatory environmental event — millions of people switch off non-essential lights at 8:30 pm local time for one hour as a symbol of commitment to our planet. 2026 marks the 20th anniversary.
Respect Your Cat Day
A day to honour your cat on their own terms — recognising their intelligence, independence, and the companionship they offer on their own schedule.
International Women in Music Day
A day to celebrate and amplify the voices of women musicians, composers, and producers who have influenced music history and continue to break barriers across every genre.
Here’s every observance celebrated on March 28, 2026.
National & International Days on March 28
Whether you’re switching off the lights for Earth Hour, treating your cat to some extra respect, soaking in a hot tub, or learning about the circus legends Barnum and Bailey, there’s something on this list for everyone. Here’s the story behind each of these March 28 celebrations.
Earth Hour
Earth Hour* (Last Saturday in March) asks people, businesses, and landmarks around the world to switch off non-essential lights from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. local time. The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) launched the first event in Sydney, Australia, in 2007, where over 2.2 million people took part. It has since spread to more than 190 countries and territories, making it one of the largest environmental movements on the planet.
Eat an Eskimo Pie Day
Eat an Eskimo Pie Day celebrates America’s first chocolate-covered ice cream bar, now sold as Edy’s Pie. The treat was invented in 1920 by Danish immigrant Christian Kent Nelson, who got the idea after a young customer in his Iowa candy store could not decide between ice cream and a chocolate bar. Originally called the I-Scream Bar, it was renamed Eskimo Pie in 1922 and became a nationwide hit. In 2021, Dreyer’s changed the name to Edy’s Pie after the original was recognized as derogatory toward Inuit and Yupik peoples.
International Women in Music Day
International Women in Music Day shines a light on the contributions of women working in music, from performers and composers to producers and sound engineers. First observed in 2008, the day gained wider recognition in 2020 when the European Broadcasting Union started supporting it. Women remain significantly underrepresented in many corners of the music industry, and this day pushes for greater visibility and equal opportunity.
🎶 Related list: all music-related national days.
National Black Forest Cake Day
National Black Forest Cake Day honors the Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte, a layered German cake built from chocolate sponge, whipped cream, cherries, and Kirschwasser, a cherry brandy. The brandy is what sets it apart from other chocolate-cherry desserts. In the European Union, the name is legally protected. Any cake sold as Black Forest must use Kirsch distilled from cherries grown in the Black Forest region of southwestern Germany.
🍫 Check out our complete list of 79+ chocolate-related national days.
National Hot Tub Day
National Hot Tub Day highlights the physical and mental health benefits of warm water soaking. Hot tubs and hydrotherapy have been used for centuries to ease muscle tension, improve circulation, and reduce stress. The day began gaining attention around 2016 and has become a popular excuse to book a spa visit, fire up the backyard hot tub, or simply run a long, hot bath.
National Something on a Stick Day
National Something on a Stick Day is exactly what it sounds like. If you can put it on a stick, it counts. Corn dogs, popsicles, yakitori, kebabs, cake pops, satay. The day celebrates the fact that food on a stick is found in nearly every cuisine on the planet and somehow always makes eating more fun.
National Triglycerides Day
National Triglycerides Day draws attention to a health marker most people overlook. Triglycerides are a type of fat in the blood that the body uses for energy, but when levels run too high, they raise the risk of heart disease, stroke, and pancreatitis. Established in 2018, the day encourages people to get their levels checked through a simple blood test and to manage them through diet and exercise.
National Weed Appreciation Day
National Weed Appreciation Day asks people to reconsider the plants they pull from their gardens. Many so-called weeds, like dandelions, clover, and chickweed, are edible, medicinal, or important food sources for bees and other pollinators in early spring. The day encourages learning which wild plants are helpful rather than removing them by default.
Respect Your Cat Day
Respect Your Cat Day is a day to appreciate cats for who they actually are. Unlike dogs, cats set their own boundaries and show affection in their own way. The day encourages owners to pay attention to what their cat enjoys, whether that is a chin scratch, a sunny window spot, or simply being left alone. It is also a good time to check in on their health, enrichment, and overall well-being.
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Virtual Advocacy Day
Virtual Advocacy Day encourages people to engage in civic action through digital platforms and push for policy changes without leaving home. Launched in 2010 by the American Cancer Society’s Cancer Action Network, the day shows that digital tools like email, video calls, and social media could be just as effective for lobbying as in-person visits. Other advocacy groups have since adopted the model, broadening access to civic participation for people who face barriers like distance, disability, or scheduling.
