Days Until March 31st
About March 31st
March 31st is one of 365 days on the calendar — and like every date, it has its own mix of facts, observances, and history. March 31st is the 90th day of the year (91st in leap years) and marks the final day of the first quarter. The countdown below shows how many days remain until the next March 31st, with notes on what the date is known for, the traditions associated with it, and notable events that have happened on this day.
📚 Interesting Facts
March 31st is the 90th day of the year (91st in leap years) and marks the final day of the first quarter
This is the last day of March, with 275 days remaining until the end of the year
Famous philosophers and thinkers born on this day include René Descartes (1596) and composer Johann Sebastian Bach (1685)
The first Starbucks store opened in Seattle, Washington on March 31, 1971
March 31st has witnessed major historical events including the release of 'The Matrix' (1999) and the opening of 'Oklahoma!' on Broadway (1943)
🎊 Traditions & Celebrations
International Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV) - Founded in 2009 by Rachel Crandall to celebrate transgender people and raise awareness of discrimination
World Backup Day - A reminder to back up digital data to prevent information loss
National Crayon Day in the United States - Celebrates the invention and popularity of crayons
Cesar Chavez Day - Celebrated in several U.S. states including California and Texas to honor the civil rights activist born on this day in 1927
Many people celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, and special personal milestones on this date each year
📜 Historical Events on This Day
The Eiffel Tower officially opened in Paris, becoming the world's tallest man-made structure at 984 feet
Ferdinand II and Isabella I of Spain signed the Edict of Expulsion of the Jews from Spain
Commodore Matthew Perry signed the Treaty of Kanagawa, ending Japan's isolation from the West
The United States acquired the Danish West Indies, which became the U.S. Virgin Islands
Daylight Saving Time went into effect in the United States for the first time as a WWI energy-saving measure
The musical 'Oklahoma!' opened on Broadway, setting a record with 2,212 performances
The Soviet Union launched Luna 10, the first spacecraft to orbit the moon
The first Starbucks store opened in Seattle, Washington
The USS Missouri, the last active U.S. Navy battleship, was decommissioned in Long Beach, California
The science fiction film 'The Matrix' was released in theaters
Why Count Down to March 31st?
Whether you're planning ahead, celebrating a tradition, or marking a personal milestone, tracking the countdown to March 31st helps you prepare and build anticipation. Use CountDay.org to:
- Never miss important dates and plan accordingly
- Build excitement as the day approaches
- Share the countdown with friends and family
- Set reminders and prepare for celebrations
- Track multiple countdowns in one convenient place