A full list of March holidays to commemorate in 2025
The month of March is chock full of holidays, happenings, observances, awareness days and reasons to celebrate. Topping the list, naturally, is the First Day of Spring, which falls on Thursday, March 20.
But the Spring Equinox is just the beginning of March's offerings. There are plenty of other notable dates throughout the month, and we've got them all right here in this comprehensive list of March holidays and observances to mark down in your planner.
Among them are St. Patrick's Day, which lands on Monday, March 17. Other marquee events this month include Daylight Saving Time, Fat Tuesday and International Women's Day, just to name a few.
Along with a host of happenings, there are also plenty of cute holidays to observe including National Puppy Day, Mermaid Day and Crayon Day, not to mention Cuddly Kitten Day.
As the days grow longer, outdoor enthusiasts will be happy to commemorate National Plant a Flower Day, National Agriculture Day, International Day of Forests, and National Learn About Butterflies Day.
Food fans will appreciate the endless array of culinary holidays including National Banana Cream Pie Day, National Pancake Day and National Oreo Day, among many others.
In fact, these holidays and happenings are just the beginning, because March is one of the longest months of the year and every single day is loaded with observances and reasons to celebrate.
So, grab a pen and get ready to jot down this month's offerings because we've got 31 very good reasons to make the most of March in 2025.
Daily holidays and observances in March 2025
March 1
Asiatic Fleet Memorial Day
Baby Sleep Day
Endometriosis Awareness Day
International Open Data Day
International Wheelchair Day
International Women of Color Day
National Barista Day
National Black Women in Jazz and the Arts Day
National Dadgum That’s Good Day
National Fruit Compote Day
National Horse Protection Day
National Hotel Slipper Day
National March First Day
National Peanut Butter Lovers Day
National Pig Day
National Wedding Planning Day
National Welsh Corgi Day
Peace Corps Day
Plan A Solo Vacation Day
Public Risk Management Awareness Day
Refired Not Retired Day
Self-Injury Awareness Day
Share a Smile Day
World Compliment Day
World Seagrass Day
Zero Discrimination Day
March 2
Dr. Seuss Day
Finisher’s Medal Day
International Rescue Cat Day
James Ronald Webster Day
Namesake Day
National Banana Cream Pie Day
National Egg McMuffin Day
National Old Stuff Day
National Read Across America Day
National Sportsmanship Day
Toddle Waddle Day
March 3
33 Flavors Day
Caregiver Appreciation Day
Cream Bun Day
Fun Facts About Names Day
International Irish Whiskey Day
National Anthem Day
National Canadian Bacon Day
National Cold Cuts Day
National I Want You To Be Happy Day
National Moscow Mule Day
National Mulled Wine Day
National Read Across America Day (Observed)
National Triplet Day
Simplify Your Life Day
Soup It Forward Day
Talk in Third Person Day
What If Cats and Dogs Had Opposable Thumbs Day
World Hearing Day
World Tennis Day
World Wildlife Day
March 4
Brain Injury Awareness Day
Courageous Follower Day
Do Something Day
Fasnacht Day
Fat Tuesday
Global Day of the Engineer
Hug a G.I. Day
International GM Day
March Forth
Marching Music Day
National Backcountry Ski Day
National Dance The Waltz Day
National Grammar Day
National Grammar Day
National Pancake Day
National Pound Cake Day
National Safety Day
National Snack Day
National Sons Day
National Sportsmanship Day
Paczki Day
Unique Names Day
March 5
Ash Wednesday
Cinco de Marcho
Discover What Your Name Means Day
Dissociative Identity Disorder Awareness Day
Equal Pay Day
International Open Data Day
National Absinthe Day
National Cheese Doodle Day
National Multiple Personality Day
Reel Film Day
Stop Bad Service Day
March 6
Alamo Day
Day of Memorial and Respect for Veterans
Day of the Dude
Hospitality Workers in HealthCare Day
Nametag Day
National Dentist’s Day
National Dress Day
National Frozen Food Day
National Hospitalist Day
National Oreo Day
National Slam the Scam Day
National White Chocolate Cheesecake Day
No Homework Day
March 7
Alexander Graham Bell Day
Friday Fish Fry Day
Global Day of Unplugging
National Be Heard Day
National Cereal Day
National Crown Roast Of Pork Day
National Dress In Blue Day
National Employee Appreciation Day
National Flapjack Day
National Middle Name Pride Day
National Sock Monkey Day
National Speech and Debate Education Day
National Tartar Sauce Day
Plant Power Day
World Day of Prayer
March 8
Be Nasty Day
International Fanny Pack Day
International Women’s Day
National Genealogy Day
National Peanut Cluster Day
National Proofreading Day
National Retro Video Game Day
National Urban Ballroom Dancing Day
March 9
Check Your Batteries Day
Daylight Saving Time
National Barbie Day
National Crab Meat Day
National Dishwasher Day
National False Teeth Day
National Get Over It Day
National I Am Day
National Meatball Day
Panic Day
March 10
Fill Our Staplers Day
International Bagpipe Day
International Day of Awesomeness
International Day of Women Judges
International Wig Day
National Blueberry Popover Day
National Dry Shampoo Day
National Mario Day
National Napping Day
National Pack Your Lunch Day
National Sending Day
National Skirt Day
National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
March 11
311 Day
Debunking Day
Johnny Appleseed Day
Key Deer Awareness Day
National COVID-19 Day
National Dream Day
National Funeral Director and Mortician Recognition Day
National Immune System Day
National Oatmeal Nut Waffles Day
National Organize Your Home Office Day
National Promposal Day
National Sofrito Day
Wash Your Nose Day
World Plumbing Day
Worship of Tools Day
March 12
Alfred Hitchcock Day
Aztec New Year
National Baked Scallops Day
National Girl Scout Day
National Plant a Flower Day
National Registered Dietician Nutritionist Day
National Working Moms Day
World Glaucoma Day
March 13
International Every Girl Wins Day
International Riesling Day
International School Meals Day
National Coconut Torte Day
National Dermatologist Day
National Earmuff Day
National Good Samaritan Day
National Jewel Day
National K-9 Veterans Day
National Open An Umbrella Indoors Day
Popcorn Lover’s Day
March 14
Bake a Pie in Solidarity Day
Celebrate Scientists Day
Crowdfunding Day
Dog Theft Awareness Day
Dribble to Work Day
Genius Day
International Ask a Question Day
International Day of Mathematics
Legal Assistance Day
March Full Moon
Moth-er Day
National Children’s Craft Day
National Freelancers Day
National Learn About Butterflies Day
National Pi Day
National Potato Chip Day
National Preschooler’s Day
National Write Your Story Day
Pizza Pie Day
Save a Spider Day
Science Education Day
Solar Appreciation Day
White Day
World Sleep Day
March 15
Brutus Day
Buzzards Day
Dumbstruck Day
Everything You Think Is Wrong Day
Ides of March
International Day Against Police Brutality
International Sports Car Racing Day
Maple Syrup Saturday
National Corn Dog Day
National Peanut Lovers Day
National Pears Helene Day
National Quilting Day
National Shoe The World Day
Play the Recorder Day
True Confessions Day
World Contact Day
World Essential Workers Day
World Speech Day
March 16
Black Press Day
Driving Instructor Day
Everything You Do Is Right Day
Freedom of Information Day
Lips Appreciation Day
National Artichoke Day
National Curl Crush Day
National Panda Day
National Vaccination Day
No Selfies Day
Robert Goddard Day
March 17
Act Happy Day
Camp Fire Girls Day
Doctor-Patient Trust Day
Evacuation Day
National Corned Beef and Cabbage Day
St. Patrick’s Day
Wellderly Day
March 18
Awkward Moments Day
Forgive Mom and Dad Day
Global Recycling Day
Goddess of Fertility Day
National Ag Day
National Biodiesel Day
National Lacy Oatmeal Cookie Day
National Sloppy Joe Day
National Supreme Sacrifice Day
Tea for Two Tuesday
Transit Driver Appreciation Day
World Social Work Day
March 19
Certified Nurses Day
International Client’s Day
International Read to Me Day
National 3-D Day
National Automatic Door Day
National Backyard Day
National Chocolate Caramel Day
National Let’s Laugh Day
National Poultry Day
National SBDC Day
National Stretch Mark Day
March 20
Absolutely Incredible Kids Day
Alien Abduction Day
Astrology Day
Bibliomania Day
Companies That Care Day
Dogs in Yellow Day
Francophonie Day
French Language Day
Great American Meatout Day
Hufflepuff Pride Day
International Day of Happiness
Kiss Your Fiance Day
National Close the Gap Day
National Farm Rescuer Day
National Jump Out Day
National Macaron Day
National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
National Proposal Day
National Ravioli Day
Spring Equinox
Won’t You Be My Neighbor Day
World Flour Day
World Frog Day
World Oral Health Day
World Sparrow Day
World Storytelling Day
March 21
Big Bang Day
Credit Card Reduction Day
Education Freedom Day
Harmony Day
International Day of Forests
International Race Relations Day
National Aries Day
National California Strawberry Day Nat
National Common Courtesy Day
National Crunchy Taco Day
National Day of Action Against Bullying and Violence
National Flower Day
National Fragrance Day
National French Bread Day
National Healthy Fats Day
National Memory Day
National Preschool Teacher Appreciation Day
National Renewable Energy Day
National Single Parent Day
National Single Parent Day
National Teenager Day
Rosie The Riveter Day
Slytherin Pride Day
Spring Fairy Fun Day
Vermouth Day
WE Day
World Down Syndrome Day
World Puppetry Day
March 22
As Young As You Feel Day
Daffodil Day
Earth Hour
Gryffindor Pride Day
International Seal Day
National Bavarian Crepes Day
National Goof Off Day
Talk Like William Shakespeare Day
Talk Like William Shatner Day
Walk in the Sand Day
World Day of Metta
World Water Day
March 23
Atheist Day
Cuddly Kitten Day
National Chia Day
National Chip and Dip Day
National Melba Toast Day
National Near Miss Day
National Puppy Day
National Tamale Day
OK Day
Ravenclaw Pride Day
World Bear Day
World Meteorological Day
March 24
International Day for Achievers
International Flatmate’s Day
National Adverse Drug Event Awareness Day
National Cheesesteak Day
National Chocolate Covered Raisin Day
National Cocktail Day
National Each Person Is A Person of Worth Day
World Tuberculosis Day
March 25
American Diabetes Association Alert Day
Bed-in For Peace Day
Dante Day
International Waffle Day
National Lobster Newburg Day
National Medal of Honor Day
National Michelle Shafer Half-Moon Cookie Day
National OmazingYou Day
Tolkien Reading Day
World Retrospective Day
March 26
American Red Cross Giving Day
Black Marriage Day
Epilepsy Awareness Day (Purple Day)
Good Hair Day
International Data Center Day
Live Long and Prosper Day
Make Up Your Own Holiday Day
Manatee Appreciation Day
National Little Red Wagon Day
National Nougat Day
National Science Appreciation Day
National Spinach Day
Solitude Day
March 27
Celebrate Exchange Day
International Whiskey Day
Major League Baseball Opening Day
National Acoustic Soul Day
National Spanish Paella Day
Quirky Country Music Song Titles Day
Scribble Day
World Theatre Day
March 28
Barnum & Bailey Day
Eat an Eskimo Pie Day
International Women in Music Day
National Black Forest Cake Day
National Hot Tub Day
National Something On a Stick Day
National Triglycerides Day
National Weed Appreciation Day
Respect Your Cat Day
Wear A Hat Day
March 29
Knights of Columbus Founders Day
Mermaid Day
National Lemon Chiffon Cake Day
National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day
National Pita Day
National Smoke and Mirrors Day
National Vietnam War Veterans Day
New Moon March
Niagara Falls Runs Dry Day
PayDay It Forward
World Piano Day
March 30
Grass is Always Browner on the Other Side of the Fence Day
International Day of Zero Waste
National Doctors Day
National Fitness Recovery Day
National Folding Laundry Day
National I Am In Control Day
National Neighbor Day
National Pencil Day
National Virtual Vacation Day
Pretzel Sunday
Talk a Walk in the Park Day
World Bipolar Day
World TB-303 Appreciation Day
March 31
Anesthesia Tech Day
Eiffel Tower Day
Hug a Medievalist Day
National Après Day
National Bunsen Burner Day
National Clams on the Half Shell Day
National Crayon Day
National Cream Cheese Frosting Day
National Farm Workers Day
National She’s Funny That Way Day
National Tater Day
Oranges and Lemons Day
Prom Day
Seward’s Day
Transgender Day of Visibility
World Backup Day
Weekly observances in March 2025
Week One
Celebrate Your Name Week (March 2 through March 8)
Chocolate Chip Cookie Week (March 2 through March 8)
Consumer Awareness Week (March 2 through March 8)
Dental Assistant Week (March 2 through March 8)
Hearing Awareness Week (March 1 through March 7)
International Women’s Week (March 1 through March 4)
National Aardvark Week (March 3 through March 9)
National Aplastic Anemia & MDS Awareness Week (March 1 through March 6)
National Eating Disorder Awareness Week (Feb. 24 through March 2)
National Ghostwriters Week (March 1 through March 7)
National Invest in Veterans Week (March 1 through March 7)
National Procrastination Week (March 3 to March 7)
National Write a Letter of Appreciation Week (March 1 through March 7)
Read Across America Week (March 2 through March 6)
Return Borrowed Books Week (March 2 through March 8)
Women in Construction Week (March 2 through March 8)
Week Two
Girl Scout Week (March 9 through March 15)
National Bubble Gum Week (March 9 through March 15)
National Button Week (March 10 through March 17)
National Fix a Leak Week (March 10 through March 16)
National Older Workers Employment Week (March 9 through March 15)
Patient Safety Awareness Week (March 9 through March 15)
Termite Awareness Week (March 9 through March 15)
Universal Women’s Week (March 9 through March 15)
World Glaucoma Week (March 9 through March 15)
Week Three
American Chocolate Week (March 16 through March 22)
Down’s Syndrome Awareness Week (March 15 through March 21)
International Teach Music Week (March 17 through March 23)
National Agriculture Week (March 16 through March 22)
National Animal Poison Prevention Week (March 16 through March 22)
National Anonymous Giving Week (March 16 through March 22)
National Bubble Week (March 16 through March 22)
National Fragrance Week (March 17 through March 23)
National Inhalants and Poisons Awareness Week (March 16 through March 22)
National Introverts Week (March 17 through March 23)
National Science and Engineering Week (March 14 through March 23)
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (March 17 through March 22)
Schools Library Media Center Week (March 16 through March 22)
World Folktales and Fables Week (March 16 through March 22)
Week Four
American Crossword Puzzles Week (March 31 through April 2)
Autism Acceptance Week (March 24 through March 30)
International Cleaning Week (March 23 through March 29)
International Phace Syndrome Awareness Week (March 23 through March 29)
Nanodays (March 29 through April 6)
National Physicians Week (March 25 through March 31)
National Protocol Officer’s Week (March 28 through April 3)
National Tsunami Awareness Week (March 24 through March 30)
Shakespeare Week (March 21 — March 27)
Week of Solidarity With the Peoples Struggling Against Racism and Racial Discrimination (March 21 through March 27)
Monthly observances in March 2025
Adopt a Rescued Guinea Pig Month
American Red Cross Month
Berries and Cherries Month
Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month
Brain Injury Awareness Month
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Awareness Month
Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
Dolphin Awareness Month
Employee Spirit Month
Endometriosis Awareness Month
Expanding Girls’ Horizons in Science and Engineering Month
Gender Equality Month
International Ideas Month
Irish-American Heritage Month
Listening Awareness Month
Mad for Plaid Month
March Madness
MS Awareness Month
Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month
Mustache March
National Athletic Training Month
National Brain Injury Awareness Month
National Breast Implant Awareness Month
National Caffeine Awareness Month
National Celery Month
National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month
National Cheerleading Safety Month
National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
National Color Therapy Month
National Craft Month
National Crochet Month
National Deaf History Month
National Flour Month
National Frozen Food Month
National Kidney Month
National Music in Our Schools Month
National Noodle Month
National Nutrition Month
National Optimism Month
National Peanut Month
National Reading Month
National Social Work Month
National Women’s History Month
National Umbrella Month
This article was originally published on TODAY.com
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