Holidays on 15th March

World Consumer Rights Day

This day raises global awareness of all consumer rights and needs. Celebrating the day is a chance to demand that the rights of all consumers are respected and protected, and to protest against market abuses and social injustices which undermine those rights. The day is globally recognised and accredited by United Nations. For 40 years Consumers International has run the campaign, uniting the consumer movement to celebrate together. Its members select the campaign topic each year to help mobilise global action on pressing issues impacting consumers. This year is Clean Energy Transitions.

Hungarian Revolution Day

It marks the anniversary of the start of the 1848 Revolution against the Austrian Empire. It is one of three national holidays in the country. Hungary had been part of the Austrian Empire since the early part of the 19th century. The revolution began following widespread national discontent with taxation and a desire for freedom of the press, freedom of religion and an independent parliament for Hungary. On 15th March 1948 the poet of the revolution, Sandor Petofi and his fellow patriots addressed the nation from the stairs of the Hungarian National Museum, reciting the National Song. The revolution became the war of independence, which ended in defeat for the Hungarian revolutionaries in October 1849. Despite its failure, the revolution is seen as a key point in Hungary’s history.

It is custom for people to wear a cockade containing red, white and green ribbons, the colours of the Hungarian flag. The official programmes will begin at 9 a.m. with the traditional hoisting of the flag on Kossuth Square before the Parliament Building. From here there will be a march to the garden of the National Museum, led by a mounted guard of honour, where Prime Minister Viktor Orban will give a speech. The Polish Prime Minister will give a speech as a guest of the event.

Buzzards Day

This day was created to celebrate the return of these birds from migration every year. It is particularly popular in Ohio, USA, as there is a local history associated with the buzzards. In 1957 a patrolman for Cleveland Metroparks observed that the buzzards returned every year on the same day, even during a leap year. That year 9,000 visitors came to see the birds return from their expedition. Since then every year Ohio receives thousands of bird lovers, and the day was created. The Chamber of Commerce decided to welcome these birds in a special way with a traditional American breakfast of sausages and pancakes to welcome the bird and Spring’s coming.

Belarus Constitution Day

This commemorates the date that Belarus adopted the country’s basic law, three years after declaring independence from the Soviet Union in 1991, and became a democratic nation governed by the institution of the presidency. The date has a special meaning for Belarusians. It’s a reminder that they chose to open a new chapter in modern history, strengthening their national ties and protecting their values for generations to come. Though the holidays isn’t celebrated much, it’s still a source of pride and patriotism.