On This Day - March 25, 2026

National days, ongoing national weeks and months, and global observances for March 25, 2026. Plus historical events and birthdays.

2026

Ongoing National Weeks

These observances run for a full week; this calendar day falls inside the week.

Ongoing National Months

These observances last the full month; this date is part of that month-long celebration.

Showing the first 12 on this date; there are more month-long observances. See the full months list for March.

Historical Events on March 25

Events that occurred on March 25 throughout history

1807

The British Parliament passed the Abolition of the Slave Trade Act making the slave trade illegal in the British colonies. However, trade continued in the Caribbean until 1811.

1867

Three years after crews began, the Chicago Lake Tunnel is activated. The tunnel extends two miles into Lake Michigan to collect fresh water and connects to the Water Supply System of Chicago. It is the first water supply tunnel for a U.S. city, and the first of many water supply tunnels for Chicago.

1949

Hamlet wins Best Picture at the 21st Academy Awards. It's the first British film to win an Oscar.

1958

Elvis Presley receives a regulation haircut from the U.S. Army.