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Pi Day

A celebration of the mathematical constant pi, held on 14 March because the date written 3/14 matches its first digits.

  • UK
  • USA
  • International
OrganiserExploratorium
ListingAdded by us from official sources
Last checked19 October 2026
First held1988

About the day

The Exploratorium science museum in San Francisco started Pi Day in 1988 and still holds an annual celebration. Schools and maths groups mark it with puzzles, games and pie.

Dates for the next three years

YearDateWhereStatus
2027Sunday 14 March 2027UK, USA, InternationalSame date every year
2028Tuesday 14 March 2028UK, USA, InternationalSame date every year
2029Wednesday 14 March 2029UK, USA, InternationalSame date every year

Where this information comes from

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