Mario Day

Supriya Jain
Dec 22, 2023 By Supriya Jain
Originally Published on Mar 12, 2022
Fact-checked by Naman Khanna
National Mario Day is a celebration of the Mario character from 'Super Mario World' and 'Super Mario Bros 2'.


Where is National Mario Day celebrated?

National Mario Day is celebrated enthusiastically in the USA and all over the world as well.

Who is National Mario Day celebrated by?

All of the Mario fans enjoy and party on this day to commemorate the amiable, thick-mustached figure of Mario and his games.

When did National Mario Day first start?

No one knows when the day was celebrated for the first time. 

Who started National Mario Day?

Mario Day was officially declared by Nintendo as an official day in 2016.

History And Timeline

Mario Day falls on March 10 every year. Ardent fans of the video game character know him as an Italian plumber. However, 'Donkey Kong' portrayed Mario as a carpenter who was called Jumpman. Another game launched by Nintendo in 1983, 'The Jumpman', was introduced as Mario, the plumber who rescues Princess Peach.

There are no records that reveal the precise year people began embracing a specific day for Mario. Nonetheless, Nintendo officially adopted this fun holiday in 2016. Nintendo proposed special deals on old and new games and offered discounts and sales on their video game series with the official declaration of Mario Day and its annual celebrations worldwide.

Mario fans around the world also organize Mario-themed parties and events.

Mario Was Launched

The first Mario game was launched in the year 1981 and it was called 'Donkey Kong'.

1981

Super Mario Bros. 3

The most appreciated NES game, 'Super Mario Bros 3', was released and became one of the highest-earning games.

October 23, 1988

Super Mario Collaborations

A new Mario adventure, 'Super Mario', was launched on the Game Boy under a collaboration with them, which excited gamers worldwide.

1989

Mario And His Lookalike

Wario, Mario’s arch-enemy, was introduced into the game 'Super Mario Land 2'.

1992

Mario Still Wins Hearts

Mario made his first 3D appearance with the release of 'Super Mario 64' and was immediately a favorite amongst gamers.

1996

Traditions And Customs

Mario Day is celebrated on March 10 every year. The exact year of the day’s commencement is estimated that the day has been celebrated for a decade or so. The day was, however, declared an official holiday in 2016 by Nintendo.

People enjoy Mario games, arrange Mario-themed events, and roam around in Mario costumes. Mario also trends widely on social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and much more.

Ways To Celebrate Mario Day

Want to celebrate Mario Day? Here’s how you can observe the day in a perky way -

Gather all your family and friends and let the fun begin. Fight, race, and do more in the Mario Games.

You can don Mario’s costume and make everyone laugh and have fun.

Arrange a Mario-themed party where the venue is adorned like Mario’s place, and ask your friends to show up in Mario’s looks. Marios meets Marios! It would be fun!

Post awareness pictures on social media, inviting people to join the virtual celebrations.

Facts And Stats

  • Mario Day is based on the commemoration of a video game character owned by Nintendo.
  • March 10 was specifically chosen as National Mario Day because it's the date that looks similar to Mario’s name.
  • The main character of Mario Day, that is, Mario, who resembles an Italian plumber, was created by Shigeru Miyamoto, a game designer.
  • Mario Day is based on a video game character who first appeared as a Jumpman in 'Donkey Kong', a video game released by Nintendo.

How do you celebrate Mario Day?

Enjoy a Mario game with your friends and family, or play it alone. Don a Mario costume and throw a Mario-themed fun party. If you are a teacher, you may want to organize a fun Mario event in your school where kids are asked to paint Mario and have fun.

When was the first Mario Day?

No one knows the year of the origin of Mario Day.

How long is Mario Day?

The day is celebrated for 24 hours on March 10.

What age is Mario?

Mario's physical age is about 24–25 years old.

What is Mario’s full name?

 The full name of Mario is Mario Jumpman. Mario's brother, another famous character, is Luigi Mario.

When Is This Day Celebrated

  • Tuesday, March 10, 2020
  • Wednesday, March 10, 2021
  • Thursday, March 10, 2022
  • Friday, March 10, 2023
  • Sunday, March 10, 2024

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Written by Supriya Jain

Bachelor of Commerce, Master of Business Administration specializing in Marketing

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