MARCH 9, 2026 | NATIONAL NAPPING DAY | NATIONAL MEATBALL DAY | NATIONAL GET OVER IT DAY | NATIONAL CRAB MEAT DAY | NATIONAL BARBIE DAY
NATIONAL NAPPING DAY Day After Return of Daylight Saving Time
NATIONAL NAPPING DAY
Each year, National Napping Day recognizes our need the day following the return of daylight saving time. Not only does the observance encourage a nap, it reminds us that there's no shame in taking one either. While preparing for the time change can offset the shock to our internal clock, many other things in our life may not handle the change so well causing us to still lose sleep. Young children and pets do not adjust as easily and certain work schedules do not permit early adjustment, either. #NationalNappingDay
NATIONAL MEATBALL DAY March 9
NATIONAL MEATBALL DAY
On March 9th, we recognize one of the great American food holidays, National Meatball Day. It is not clear how this day got started, but who can resist the idea of celebrating National Meatball Day? There are many different ways to celebrate meatballs... #NationalMeatballDay
NATIONAL GET OVER IT DAY March 9
NATIONAL GET OVER IT DAY
Each year on the 9th of March, people across the country observe National Get Over It Day. Just as it implies, the day is to do exactly that, GET OVER IT. #NationalGetOverItDay
NATIONAL CRAB MEAT DAY March 9
NATIONAL CRAB MEAT DAY
Observed annually on March 9th, National Crab Meat Day (also National Crabmeat Day) offers a day to celebrate one of America's favorite crustaceans. With 1.5 million tons of crab consumed every year around the world, plenty of crab meat lovers celebrate every year. #NationalCrabMeatDay
NATIONAL BARBIE DAY March 9
NATIONAL BARBIE DAY
On March 9th, National Barbie Day celebrates an iconic toy that premiered on this day in 1959. Barbie debuted at the American International Toy Fair in New York. #NationalBarbieDay
Coming on March 10, 2026
National Days
NATIONAL MARIO DAY
PACK YOUR LUNCH DAY
BLUEBERRY POPOVER DAY
WOMEN AND GIRLS HIV/AIDS AWARENESS DAY
Notable Birthdays for March 9
George Hayward (1791-1863) - The first surgeon to use ether.
Amasa Leland Stanford (1824-1893) - Founder of Stanford University.
Evelyn Sears (1875-1966) - Tennis player and tennis champion.
Will Geer (1902-1978) - Actor who is fondly remembered as the grandpa on The Waltons.
Paul Wilbur Klipsch (1904-2002) - Founder of Klipsch Audio Technologies.
George Lincoln Rockwell (1918-1967) - Founder of the American Nazi Party.
Andrew Viterbi (1935-Still Living) - Engineer and co-founder of Qualcomm Inc.
Mickey Gilley (1936-2022) - Owner of the nightclub Gilley's and country music musician.
Mark Lindsay (1942-Still Living) - Vocalist for Paul Revere & Raiders.
Bobby Fischer (1943-2008) - World champion chess player.
Emmanuel Lewis (1971-Still Living) - Actor known for his adorable role in Webster.
Matthew Gray Gubler (1980-Still Living) - Actor who plays Dr. Spencer Reid in the Criminal Minds.
Memorable Events for March 9
1776 - Adam Smith publishes The Wealth of Nations.
1842 - Gold in California is documented for the first time.
1858 - Albert Potts receives the patent for the street mailbox.
1933 - President Roosevelt submits the Emergency Banking Act.
1959 - The Barbie doll makes its debut.
1986 - NASA announces searchers found the remains of Challenger astronauts.