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. 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 MonthDeaf History Month Employee Spirit MonthEndometriosis Awareness MonthExpanding Girls’ Horizons in Science and Engineering Month Honor Society Awareness Month International Black Women in Jazz MonthInternational Ideas MonthIrish-American Heritage Month Mad for Plaid MonthMultiple Sclerosis Awareness Month National Caffeine Awareness MonthNational Cerebral Palsy MonthNational Cheerleading MonthNational Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month National Craft Month National Ethics Month National Foreign Language Month National Frozen Food MonthNational Kidney Month National Ladder Safety MonthNational Multiple Sclerosis Education and Awareness National Nutrition Month National Peanut Month National Umbrella MonthNational Women’s History Month Optimism Month Problem Gambling Month Red Cross MonthSave Your Vision Month Social Work MonthTrisomy Awareness Month Women’s History MonthWorkplace Eye Wellness MonthYouth 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 Mardi Gras National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day St. David’s Day World Music Therapy Day Zero Discrimination Day
Wednesday, March 2
Ash Wednesday National Read Across America DayOld Stuff DayWorld Teen Mental Health Day
Thursday, March 3
National Anthem Day National Mulled Wine DayWorld Wildlife Day
Friday, March 4
Employee Appreciate Day National Anthem Day National Grammar Day National Hug a G.I. Day National Day of Unplugging Pound Cake Day World Book Day World Hearing Day World Obesity Day
Saturday, March 5
Cheese Doodle DayNational Absinthe Day
Sunday, March 6
National Dentist’s DayNational Dress Day
Monday, March 7
Flapjack Day National Be Heard Day National Cereal Day World Plant Power Day
Tuesday, March 8
International Women’s DayNational 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 Oreo Cookie Day National Pack Your Lunch Day National Popcorn Lover’s Day National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day World Kidney Day
Friday, March 11
Johnny Appleseed DayNational Promposal Day
Saturday, March 12
National Girl Scout Day Plant a Flower Day Working Moms Day
Sunday, March 13
Daylight Savings Time StartsGenealogy Day National Good Samaritan DayNational K9 Veterans Day
Monday, March 14
International Day of Mathematics Learn About Butterflies Day National Pi Day National Potato Chip Day
Tuesday, March 15
The Ides of MarchWorld Consumer Rights Day World Social Work Day
Wednesday, March 16
Freedom of Information Day National Artichoke Day National Panda Day Purim
Thursday, March 17
Evacuation Day St. Patrick’s Day
Friday, March 18
Awkward Moments Day National Biodiesel Day National Sloppy Joe Day Supreme Sacrifice Day World Sleep Day
Saturday, March 19
Certified Nurses Day Holi Let’s Laugh Day National Corn Dog Day National Poultry Day St. Joseph’s Day
Sunday, March 20
Equinox Earth Day First Day of Spring French Language Day International Day of Happiness National Kick Butts Day National Proposal Day World Oral Health Day
Monday, March 21
California Strawberry Day French Bread Day 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
American Diabetes Alert Day National Near Miss Day National Puppy Day National Tamale Day World Meteorology Day
Thursday, March 24
National Cheesesteak Day National Cocktail Day World Tuberculosis Day
Friday, March 25
International Waffle DayMaryland DayNational Medal of Honor DayTolkien Reading Day
Saturday, March 26
Earth Hour Epilepsy Awareness Day/Purple Day Make Up Your Own Holiday Day National Spinach Day Prince Kuhio Day
Sunday, March 27
National Spanish Paella Day World Theater Day
Monday, March 28
National Black Forest Cake Day Respect Your Cat Day
Tuesday, March 29
National Mom and Pop Business Owners DayNational Nevada Day National Smoke and Mirrors DayNational Vietnam War Veterans Day
Wednesday, March 30
I Am in Control Day National Doctor’s Day Manatee Appreciation DayTake a Walk in the Park Day
Thursday, March 31
Cesar Chavez Day Crayon Day National Prom Day Opening Day Tater Day World Backup Day