Veggie Month – Veggie Month is celebrated in March in the U.K. every year. No, this is not a time to start judging yourself for eating more meat than you eat plants. This is a time to appreciate vegetables and the wonders they do to promote healthy living.
National Horse Protection Day – National Horse Protection Day is on March 1. It campaigns to put an end to the suffering of horses.
World Music Therapy Day – World Music Therapy Day on March 1 every year is a day for people all around the world to celebrate the healing power of music
World Wildlife Day – March 3 is World Wildlife Day. It is a United Nations International Day to celebrate all the world’s wild animals and plants and the contribution that they make to our lives and the health of the planet.
National Marching Band Day – National Marching Band Day on March 4 celebrates the ‘march’ music genre, which features a strong regular rhythm expressly written for marching to and most frequently performed by military bands.
Cinco de Marcho – Cinco de Marcho is celebrated every year on March 5, just 12 days before St. Patrick’s Day. A play on the Mexican holiday name, Cinco de Mayo, this made-up holiday prepares your liver for all the drinking that happens on St. Patrick’s Day. This day is widely celebrated by those who are not regular or heavy drinkers, so as to ease themselves into the demands of St. Patrick’s Day.
Genealogy Day – Genealogy Day is every second Saturday in March; this year, it takes place on March 8.
National Barbie Day – March 9 is National Barbie Day! The perfect opportunity to recognize a favorite collectible and playtime toy.
National Organize Your Home Office Day – The idea for National Organize Your Home Office Day seems to have started back in 1992 when it was originally celebrated on the fourth Tuesday in March. But a few years later, the day was moved to the second Tuesday of March where it has been celebrated each year since.
Plant A Flower Day – March 12 is Plant a Flower Day and the perfect opportunity to get ready for Spring!
Science Education Day – Science Education Day takes place every March 14 to appreciate the contributions of various individuals, both young and adults, towards the development of science education.
Alfred Hitchcock Day – Celebrate this iconic director on March 12. Known as the Master of Suspense, Alfred Hitchcock is a pioneering film director who brought us some of our favorite classic horror films.
St. Patrick’s Day – Go green for the Patron Saint of Ireland on March 17.
World Folktales & Fables Week – World Folktales & Fables Week takes place every year during the third week of March and this year, it will run from March 17 to 23.
Awkward Moments Day– On March 18 we celebrate the awkward in all of us with some entertaining examples of awkwardness and some tips and ideas to help you through those unrefined moments in life.
World Puppetry Day – We celebrate World Puppetry Day on March 21 every year.
International Day of Forests– The United Nations proclaimed March 21 to celebrate and raise awareness of our planet’s forests.
Purim – Purim is one of the most joyous and fun holidays on the Jewish calendar. In 2025 Purim falls on March 13-14.
National Puppy Day – March 23 is the day for all dog enthusiasts to celebrate the unconditional love of their best friend.
National Cleaning Week – National Cleaning Week begins each year on the fourth Sunday in March.
Prince Kuhio Day – The People’s Prince is celebrated annually on Prince Kuhio Day on March 26.
Major League Baseball Opening Day – This season is especially exciting because it will mark the first time since 1968 that all teams begin play (in the U.S.) on the same day — March 28.
Walk in the Park Day – Celebrate a walk in the park on March 30 and every day with these virtual walks and resources for Take A Walk in the Park Day!
Mothering Sunday – The United Kingdom celebrates Mother on the 30th of March.
Celebrate Food & Drink
Maple Syrup Saturday – Maple Syrup Saturday is celebrated every third Saturday of March and this year it will be observed on March 16.
Tea for Two Tuesday – Celebrated every year on the third Tuesday in March. Share a pot of tea with a friend or family!
Pack Your Lunch Day – March 10 is National Pack Your Lunch Day, celebrate lunch today and every day with these tasty recipes and lunch box ideas and resources.
International Waffle Day – Celebrate waffles on March 25 and every day with these resources, recipes, and personal shopping selections.
National Cocktail Day – National Cocktail Day on March 24 each year celebrates the tasty alcoholic drinks we have come to know and love.
Celebrate the Globe!
Saint David’s Day – The feast day of the Welsh patron saint falls on the 1st of March, the date of Saint David’s death in 589 AD.
North Dakota Winter Show – The North Dakota Winter Show, celebrated from March 1 through 7, is a week-long show that has been taking place in that region since 1937.
National Minnesota Day – National Minnesota Day on March 1 celebrates the 32nd state of the United States of America.
Texas Independence Day – The celebration of the adoption of the Texas Declaration of Independence on March 2, 1836.
Georgia Mother’s Day – Mother’s Day is celebrated every year in Georgia on March 3.
Hinamatsuri – The doll festival is observed in Japan on March 3 to celebrate female children and pray for their continued health and happiness.
Venezuela Carnival – Venezuela Carnival is celebrated annually three days before Ash Wednesday. In 2024 it takes place on March 3.
Guam History & Chamorro Heritage Day – Guam History and Chamorro Heritage Day is on the first Monday in March every year and this year, it falls on March 4.
Ghana Independence Day – Ghana Independence Day is celebrated every year on March 6. It is a public holiday for the citizens of Ghana and is also widely celebrated among Ghanaians living abroad.
National Oregon Day – National Oregon Day is celebrated on March 8 every year. This day celebrates the State of Oregon, which is also known as the Beaver State.
Independence Day Mauritius – Independence Day Mauritius is celebrated every year on March 12 in Mauritius.
English Tourism Week – VisitEngland is proud to lead the annual English Tourism Week – 18th to 27th of March. 2024 – celebrating the diverse, exciting, and vibrant sector, and highlighting the quality and value of English tourism.
Namibia Independence Day – Namibia Independence Day is marked on March 21 every year to commemorate the day the nation became a sovereign state.
Pakistan Day – Pakistan Day is celebrated on March 23 every year. Pakistan Day is celebrated to honor the moment when the Pakistan Resolution was adopted in 1940.
Greek Independence Day – Greek Independence Day falls on March 25 and has been celebrated annually since the end of the Greek Revolution in 1821.
Maryland Day – Celebrate Maryland’s history and culture on March 25.
Bangladesh Independence Day – The Independence Day of Bangladesh (Bengali: স্বাধীনতা দিবস Shadhinôta Dibôsh) is celebrated on 26 March as a national holiday in Bangladesh.
National Virtual Vacation Day – Virtual Vacation Day is celebrated every year on March 30, reminding us that we don’t have to wait to go on vacation anymore!
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