US EditionMario Day 2026: Mar10 Day News and Live Updates from Nintendo
- Nintendo now acknowledges Mario Day and leverages the occasion, officially recognizing the fan-created March 10 holiday since the mid-2010s with special events and promotions.
- Fans adopted the 'Mar10' wordplay to create the observance because it visually resembles Mario, turning March 10 into a fan-made celebration.
- Mario debuted in 1981 in Donkey Kong as the character originally called 'Jumpman', and the franchise has sold hundreds of millions of copies across more than 100 titles, including Super Mario Bros. and Mario Kart.
- Fans mark the day by playing Mario games, wearing costumes and sharing memories, while commercial tie-ins build up to the release of 'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie' next month on April 1.
- Because the character endures decades later, the celebration retains relevance as Mario has grown into one of the most recognizable video-game characters globally, reflecting Nintendo's lasting cultural impact.
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The gamer world and movie fans celebrate again this March 10 the beloved plumber Mario Bros, one of the most influential characters in digital culture. March 10 is internationally recognized as Mario Bros Day, was selected by a visual game with the date "Mar. 10′′ and the name of the character Mario.
Here’s why March 10 means something to gamers
Millions of video game fans around the world are celebrating Mario Day today, March 10, honoring Nintendo’s iconic mustached hero who has starred in some of the most popular video games ever made. Fans mark the day by playing Mario games, wearing costumes or sharing their favorite memories from the long-running series.
Why March 10 means so much to gamers everywhere
Millions of video game fans around the world are celebrating Mario Day on March 10, honoring Nintendo’s iconic mustached hero who has starred in some of the most popular video games ever made. Fans mark the day by playing Mario games, wearing costumes or sharing their favorite memories from the long-running series.
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