All of the Holidays and Observances in March
Spring is on its way to end the long winter. Shake off the cold and cabin fever with the many celebratory or honorary dates in March. Mardi Gras (aka Fat Tuesday) kicks off the month on the 1st. The fun continues throughout the month with World Book Day on the 4th and Let's Laugh Day on the 19th.
It serves as Women's History Month and is a time to recognize the many accomplishments of women. International Women's Day and National Girl Scout Day (don't forget to stock up on your favorite cookies!) also take place in March.
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Even though it's not a holiday—mark your calendars for daylight savings on March 13th and make sure to set your clocks an hour ahead.
Monthly Observances in March
Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month
Brain Injury Awareness Month
Deaf History Month
Employee Spirit Month
Endometriosis Awareness Month
Expanding Girls' Horizons in Science and Engineering Month
Honor Society Awareness Month
International Black Women in Jazz Month
International Ideas Month
Irish-American Heritage Month
Mad for Plaid Month
Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month
National Caffeine Awareness Month
National Cerebral Palsy Month
National Cheerleading Month
National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
National Craft Month
National Ethics Month
National Foreign Language Month
National Frozen Food Month
National Kidney Month
National Ladder Safety Month
National Multiple Sclerosis Education and Awareness
National Nutrition Month
National Peanut Month
National Umbrella Month
National Women's History Month
Optimism Month
Problem Gambling Month
Red Cross Month
Save Your Vision Month
Social Work Month
Trisomy Awareness Month
Women's History Month
Workplace Eye Wellness Month
Youth Art Month
Weekly Observances in March
International Women's Week (February 28 - March 8)
National Invest in a Veteran Week (March 1 - 7)
Celebrate Your Name Week (March 6 -12)
Girl Scout Week (March 6 - 12)
National Procrastination Week (March 6 - 12)
Read an E-Book Week (March 6 -12)
Sleep Awareness Week (March 13 - 19)
International Brain Awareness Week (March 14 - 20)
National Poison Prevention Week (March 20 - 26)
World Folklore Tales and Fables Week (March 20- 26)
Tsunami Preparedness Week (March 21 -25)
National Physician's Week (March 25 - 31)
National Introverts Week (March 21 - 27)
Daily Observances in March
Tuesday, March 1
Fun Facts About Names Day
Maha Shivaratri
St. David's Day
World Music Therapy Day
Zero Discrimination Day
Wednesday, March 2
Ash Wednesday
National Read Across America Day
Old Stuff Day
World Teen Mental Health Day
Thursday, March 3
National Anthem Day
World Wildlife Day
Friday, March 4
Employee Appreciate Day
National Anthem Day
National Grammar Day
National Hug a G.I. Day
National Day of Unplugging
World Book Day
World Hearing Day
World Obesity Day
Saturday, March 5
National Absinthe Day
Sunday, March 6
National Dentist's Day
National Dress Day
Monday, March 7
National Be Heard Day
World Plant Power Day
Tuesday, March 8
International Women's Day
National Proofreading Day
Wednesday, March 9
National Barbie Day
National Get Over It Day
Thursday, March 10
Harriet Tubman Day
National Hug Your Dog Day
National Popcorn Lover's Day
National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
World Kidney Day
Friday, March 11
Johnny Appleseed Day
National Promposal Day
Saturday, March 12
Working Moms Day
Sunday, March 13
Genealogy Day
National Good Samaritan Day
National K9 Veterans Day
Monday, March 14
International Day of Mathematics
National Pi Day
Tuesday, March 15
The Ides of March
World Consumer Rights Day
World Social Work Day
Wednesday, March 16
Freedom of Information Day
Purim
Thursday, March 17
Evacuation Day
Friday, March 18
Awkward Moments Day
National Biodiesel Day
Supreme Sacrifice Day
World Sleep Day
Saturday, March 19
Certified Nurses Day
Holi
Let's Laugh Day
National Corn Dog Day
St. Joseph's Day
Sunday, March 20
Equinox Earth Day
French Language Day
International Day of Happiness
National Kick Butts Day
National Proposal Day
World Oral Health Day
Monday, March 21
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
International Day of Forests
National Common Courtesy Day
National Fragrance Day
National Teenager Day
World Down Syndrome
World Poetry Day
World Puppetry Day
Tuesday, March 22
National Goof Off Day
World Water Day
Wednesday, March 23
National Near Miss Day
World Meteorology Day
Thursday, March 24
World Tuberculosis Day
Friday, March 25
International Waffle Day
Maryland Day
National Medal of Honor Day
Tolkien Reading Day
Saturday, March 26
Earth Hour
Epilepsy Awareness Day/Purple Day
Make Up Your Own Holiday Day
Prince Kuhio Day
Sunday, March 27
World Theater Day
Monday, March 28
Respect Your Cat Day
Tuesday, March 29
National Nevada Day
National Smoke and Mirrors Day
National Vietnam War Veterans Day
Wednesday, March 30
I Am in Control Day
National Doctor's Day
Manatee Appreciation Day
Take a Walk in the Park Day
Thursday, March 31
Cesar Chavez Day
Crayon Day
National Prom Day
Opening Day
World Backup Day