National days, whether focused on raising awareness or celebrating something we love, are excellent conversation starters and make for engaging content. March alone boasts well over 100 national days to celebrate. Which ones will you mark on your calendar? Don’t miss out on World Compliment Day, National Meatball Day, or National Napping Day this year. Some of our other personal favorites include the International Day of Happiness, National Puppy Day, and National Get Over It Day. And, of course, don’t forget about St. Patrick’s Day, perfect for anyone who feels even a bit Irish—at least in spirit!

For restaurants, bakeries and other food-related brands there are several food holidays to observe, such as National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day, National Oreo Cookie Day and National Ravioli Day. If you’ve always been intrigued by mathematics, how about celebrating Pi Day? Those with green thumbs might want to plant a flower on National Plant a Flower Day.

National Days in March 2025

There are over 100 national and awareness days for us to celebrate in March. Some are observed on fixed dates, while others follow a rule and are, thus, seldom celebrated on the same date two years in a row. Examples include National Employee Appreciation Day (1st Friday in March) and Popcorn Lover’s Day (2nd Thursday in March).

We’ll start with a list of the March national days that change each year, followed by a detailed lineup of those with specific dates.

Full list of national days in March where the date changes annually:

  • National Hospitalist Day (1st Thursday in March)
  • National Dress in Blue Day (1st Friday in March)
  • National Employee Appreciation Day (1st Friday in March)
  • National Speech and Debate Education Day (1st Friday in March)
  • National Day of Unplugging (1st weekend of March)
  • National Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day (2nd Wednesday in March)
  • No Smoking Day (UK) (2nd Wednesday in March)
  • Popcorn Lover’s Day (2nd Thursday in March)
  • World Kidney Day (2nd Thursday in March)
  • Daylight Saving Time (2nd Sunday in March)
  • National Napping Day (Monday after Daylight Saving Time)
  • World Social Work Day (3rd Tuesday in March)
  • National Small Business Development Centers Day a.k.a. SBDC Day (3rd Wednesday in March)
  • National Spray Tanning Day (3rd Thursday in March)
  • Absolutely Incredible Kid Day (3rd Thursday in March)
  • World Sleep Day (Friday before the March Equinox)
  • National Quilting Day (3rd Saturday in March)
  • National American Diabetes Association Alert Day (4th Tuesday in March)
  • Australia: National Ride2School Day (4th Friday in March)
  • Earth Hour (usually last Saturday in March)
  • Wear A Hat Day (UK) (last Friday in March)
  • Mother’s Day (UK) / Mothering Day (UK) (March/April, 3 weeks before Easter Sunday)
  • Manatee Appreciation Day (last Wednesday in March) 
  • National Little Red Wagon Day (last Wednesday in March) 

March 1

  • National Barista Day
  • National Fruit Compote Day
  • National Horse Protection Day
  • National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day
  • National Pig Day
  • Self-injury Awareness Day (SIAD)
  • World Compliment Day
  • Zero Discrimination Day

March 2

  • National Banana Cream Pie Day
  • National Egg McMuffin Day
  • National Old Stuff Day
  • National Read Across America Day (Dr. Seuss Day)
  • World Teen Mental Wellness Day

March 3

  • If Pets Had Thumbs Day
  • National Anthem Day
  • National Cold Cuts Day
  • National I Want You to be Happy Day
  • National Mulled Wine Day
  • Soup It Forward Day
  • World Book Day (UK, not to be confused with the UNESCO holiday of the same day that takes place on April 23)
  • United Nations: World Wildlife Day (different from National Wildlife Days celebrated on Feb. 22nd & September 4th)
  • World Hearing Day

March 4

  • Pancake Tuesday a.k.a. Pancake Day (IHOP), Shrove Tuesday, Fat Tuesday, Mardi Gras (47 days before Easter Sunday, day before Ash Wednesday)
  • National Grammar Day
  • National Hug a G.I. Day
  • National Pound Cake Day
  • National Sons Day (celebrated twice a year: in March and September)
  • March Forth and Do Something Day
  • Marching Music Day
  • World Obesity Day

March 5

  • National Absinthe Day
  • National Cheese Doodle Day
  • National Multiple Personality Day

March 6

  • National Dentist’s Day
  • National Dress Day
  • National Frozen Food Day
  • National Oreo Cookie Day 
  • National White Chocolate Cheesecake Day

March 7

  • National Be Heard Day
  • National Cereal Day
  • National Flapjack Day

March 8

  • International Women’s Day
  • National Peanut Cluster Day
  • National Proofreading Day

March 9

March 10

  • International Bagpipe Day
  • Mario Day
  • National Blueberry Popover Day
  • National Pack Your Lunch Day
  • National Ranch Day
  • National Women and Girls HIV and AIDS Awareness Day

March 11

  • National Funeral Director and Mortician Recognition Day
  • National Johnny Appleseed Day
  • National Oatmeal Nut Waffles Day
  • National Promposal Day
  • World Plumbing Day
  • National Worship of Tools Day

March 12

  • National Alfred Hitchcock Day
  • National Baked Scallops Day
  • National Girl Scout Day
  • National Plant a Flower Day
  • National Working Moms Day #workingmomsday
  • World Day Against Cyber Censorship

March 13

  • National Dermatologist Day
  • National Coconut Torte Day
  • National Earmuff Day: This day honors the invention of earmuffs and their inventor, Chester Greenwood. He is also celebrated on Chester Greenwood Day (First Saturday of December), recognizing his contribution to keeping ears warm during chilly weather.
  • National Good Samaritan Day
  • National Jewel Day
  • National K9 Veterans Day
  • National Open an Umbrella Indoors Day

March 14

  • International Day of Mathematics
  • National Children’s Craft Day
  • National Learn About Butterflies Day
  • National Potato Chip Day
  • National Write Down Your Story Day
  • Pi Day

March 15

  • Espresso Martini Day
  • Ides of March
  • National Pears Helene Day
  • National Everything You Think is Wrong Day
  • National Shoe the World Day
  • World Consumer Rights Day
  • World Contact Day

March 16

  • Everything You Do Is Right Day
  • National Artichoke Hearts Day
  • National Curl Crush Day
  • National Freedom of Information Day
  • National Panda Day
  • No Selfies Day

March 17

  • Corned Beef and Cabbage Day
  • St. Patricks Day

March 18

  • National Awkward Moments Day
  • National Biodiesel Day
  • National Lacy Oatmeal Cookie Day
  • National Sloppy Joe Day
  • National Supreme Sacrifice Day

March 19

  • International Read To Me Day
  • National Backyard Day
  • National Certified Nurses Day
  • National Chocolate Caramel Day
  • National Corn Dog Day
  • National Let’s Laugh Day
  • National Poultry Day

March 20

  • International Day of Happiness
  • National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
  • National Proposal Day
  • National Ravioli Day
  • World Storytelling Day
  • World Flour Day
  • World Oral Health Day

March 21

March 22

  • Bavarian Crepes Day
  • International Day of the Seal
  • National Goof Off Day
  • World Water Day

March 23

  • Cuddly Kitten Day
  • National Chia Day
  • National Chip and Dip Day
  • National Melba Toast Day
  • National Puppy Day
  • National Tamale Day
  • National Near Miss Day
  • World Meteorological Day

March 24

  • International Day for Achievers
  • National Cheesesteak Day
  • National Chocolate Covered Raisin Day
  • National Cocktail Day
  • World Tuberculosis Day

March 25

  • National Lobster Newburg Day
  • National Medal of Honor
  • Tolkien Reading Day

March 26

  • Make Up Your Own Holiday Day
  • National Nougat Day
  • National Spinach Day
  • Nike Air Max Day
  • Purple Day a.k.a. Epilepsy Awareness Day

March 27

March 28

  • National Black Forest Cake Day
  • National Something on a Stick Day
  • National Weed Appreciation Day
  • Respect Your Cat Day

March 29

  • National Lemon Chiffon Cake Day
  • National Pita Day
  • National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day
  • National Vietnam War Veterans Day
  • World Piano Day (March 28 on leap year)

March 30

  • National I Am in Control Day
  • National Doctor’s Day
  • National Pencil Day
  • National Take a Walk in the Park Day
  • National Turkey Neck Soup Day
  • National Virtual Vacation Day
  • World Bipolar Day

March 31

  • National Clams on the Half Shell Day
  • National Crayon Day
  • National Prom Day
  • National Tater Day
  • World Backup Day

National Weeks in March 2022

  • March 2-8, 2025 International Women’s Week
  • March 2-8, 2025 National Professional Pet Sitters Week
  • March 2-8, 2025 No More Week
  • March 2-8, 2025 Read an E-Book Week
  • March 2-8, 2025 Teen Tech Week
  • March 2-8, 2025 Women in Construction Week
  • March 16-22, 2025 Poison Prevention Week
  • March 25-31, 2025 National Physicians Week
  • March 23-29, 2025 National Cleaning Week

National Months in March 2022

  • Endometriosis Awareness Month
  • Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month
  • National Celery Month
  • National Caffeine Awareness Month
  • National Craft Month
  • National Frozen Food Month
  • National Kidney Month
  • National Noodle Month
  • National Nutrition Month
  • National Peanut Month
  • National Sauce Month
  • National Social Work Month

This was our list of social media holidays in March. We hope you found what you were looking for. If you think there’s an important holiday missing from our list, leave us a comment. Have a great day and happy content planning!

This article was originally published on October 23, 2020. It has been completely rewritten, so the publication date has been updated accordingly.

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Last Update: December 2, 2024