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 of national days where the date always changes include National Employee Appreciation Day (1st Friday in March) and Popcorn Lover’s Day (2nd Thursday in March).

March 1

There are 30 national and international celebrations and observances on March 1st, covering a range of topics from historical events and environmental awareness to food, animals, and social causes. Click on the link to learn more about each day.

  • Endometriosis Awareness Day
  • Georgia Beer Day* (Date Varies)
  • International Open Data Day* (First Saturday in March: March 1-7, 2025)
  • International Wheelchair Day
  • International Women of Color Day
  • National Barista Day
    🍸 By the way, World Bartender Day was recently celebrated on February 24th.
  • 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 Minnesota Day
  • National Mountain Hare Day
  • National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day
    🥜 A similar celebration, National Peanut Butter Day, takes place annually on January 24th, honoring this creamy (or crunchy!) favorite! 🥪✨
  • National Pig Day
  • National Play Outside Day
  • National Sunkist® Citrus Day
  • National Texas Stress Day
  • National Wedding Planning Day
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  • National Welsh Corgi Day
    🐾 For more dogs, cats, and pets national days, visit the dedicated pages or use the search feature on our website to find exactly what you’re looking for!
  • Peace Corps Day
  • Plan A Solo Vacation Day
  • Public Risk Management Awareness Day
  • Refired, Not Retired Day
  • Self-Injury Awareness Day (SIAD)
  • Share a Smile Day
    😀 Similar observances include World Smile Day on first Friday in October and National Smile Power Day in June.
  • World Compliment Day
  • World Seagrass Day
  • Zero Discrimination Day

March 2

There are 10 national and international celebrations and observances on March 2nd, covering food, history, reading, wellness, environmental efforts, and personal identity. Click on the link to learn more about each day.

  • International Rescue Cat Day
  • National Banana Cream Pie Day
  • National Egg McMuffin Day
  • National Old Stuff Day
  • Texas Independence Day
  • World Teen Mental Wellness Day
  • Finisher’s Medal Day* (First Sunday in March)
  • Clean Up Australia Day 🇦🇺* (First Sunday in March)
  • Namesake Day* (First Sunday in March)
  • Toddle Waddle 🇬🇧

March 3

There are 19 national and international celebrations and observances on March 3rd, covering food, history, reading, wellness, environmental efforts, and personal identity. Click on the link to learn more about each day.

  • Canadian Bacon Day
  • Caregiver Appreciation Day
  • Cream Bun Day* (Observed mainly in Nordic countries on the Monday before Ash Wednesday)
  • Global Omega-3 Day
  • International Irish Whiskey Day
    🥃 A more general celebration, International Whisk(e)y Day, takes place later in the month on March 27th, honoring whiskey lovers around the world!
  • International Tripel Day
  • National Anthem Day
  • National Cold Cuts Day
  • National I Want You to Be Happy Day
  • National Mulled Wine Day
    🍷 Check out all wine-related days or alcohol-themed days.
  • National Read Across America Day / Dr. Seuss Day* (If on weekend, then nearest school day)
    📚 Discover the ultimate list of bookish national days and months and celebrate your love for reading all year round!
  • National Moscow Mule Day
  • National Triplet Day
  • Simplify Your Life Day
  • Soup It Forward Day
  • World Wildlife Day
    🦁 There are two other National Wildlife Days observed on February 22nd and September 4th
  • World Hearing Day
  • What If Cats and Dogs Had Opposable Thumbs Day
  • 33 Flavors Day
    🍦 Discover the complete list of ice cream-related national days all gathered on one page for your convenience!

March 4

There are 22 national and international celebrations and observances on March 4th, covering food, history, reading, wellness, environmental efforts, and personal identity. Click on the link to learn more about each day.

  • National Pancake (IHOP) Day* (47 days before Easter, day before Ash Wednesday)
    🥞 This day aligns with Pancake Tuesday/ Shrove Tuesday / Fat Tuesday / Mardi Gras in many countries, marking the last indulgence before Lent begins.
  • National Grammar Day
  • National Hug a G.I. Day
  • International Scrapbooking Industry Day
  • National Sportsmanship Day* (First Tuesday in March)
  • Brain Injury Awareness Day* (Date varies)
    🧠 A similar observance, World Head Injury Awareness Day, takes place on March 20, raising awareness about head injuries. Additionally, the Brain Injury Association of America leads the nation in recognizing Brain Injury Awareness Month every March to promote education and support for those affected. 💙✨
  • National Backcountry Ski Day
  • National Snack Day
    🍽️ Also, don’t miss our National Food Calendar for even more food-related national days and months to celebrate all year long! 🎉🍔🍓
  • National Dance The Waltz Day
  • Unique Names Day* (Tuesday of the first full week in March): Part of Celebrate Your Name Week
  • Global Day of the Engineer / World Engineering Day
  • International HPV Awareness Day
  • International GM’s Day / Game Master’s Day
  • World Day of Fight Against Sexual Exploitation
  • Courageous Follower Day
  • Toy Soldier Day
  • March Forth and Do Something Day
  • National Town Meeting Day* (First Tuesday in March)
  • National Pound Cake Day
  • National Sons Day* (Observed twice a year: in March and September)
  • Marching Music Day
    🎶 Discover the ultimate list of music-related national days all in one place for your convenience and inspiration! 🎤🎸🎼
  • World Obesity Day

March 5

There are 11 national and international celebrations and observances on March 5th, covering food, history, mental health, filmmaking, customer service, and arms control. Click on the link to learn more about each day.

March 6

There are 13 national and international celebrations and observances on March 6th, covering food, literacy, appreciation for professions, fraud awareness, and even a bit of fun. Click on the link to learn more about each day.

  • National Dentist’s Day
  • National Dress Day
  • National Frozen Food Day
  • Hospitality Workers in Healthcare Day 🇦🇺
  • Day of the Dude
  • National Report General Service Administration (GSA) Fraud Day
  • National Slam the Scam Day* (Thursday during Consumer Protection Week)
  • Name Tag Day* (Thursday of Celebrate Your Name Week)
  • No Homework Day
  • National Hospitalist Day* (First Thursday in March)
  • National Oreo Cookie Day
  • National White Chocolate Cheesecake Day
  • World Book Day* 🇬🇧 (First Thursday in March)
    📕 There is a similar UNESCO holiday, known as World Book Day /  World Book and Copyright Day / International Day of the Book, that takes place on April 23.

March 7

There are 16 national and international celebrations and observances on March 7th, covering food, technology, health, business, and sustainability. Click on the link to learn more about each day.

  • Alexander Graham Bell Day
  • Global Day of Unplugging* (March 7-8, 2025)
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  • National Be Heard Day
  • National Cereal Day
  • National Crown Roast of Pork Day
  • National Employee Appreciation Day* (First Friday in March)
  • National Flapjack Day
    🥞 There are several national days dedicated to pancakes! Learn more about the main Pancake Day and find out when to celebrate this delicious dish! 🎉🍯
  • National Dress in Blue Day* (First Friday in March)
  • National Speech and Debate Education Day* (First Friday in March)
  • National Tartar Sauce Day* (Friday after Lent begins)
  • National Middle Name Pride Day* (Friday of Celebrate Your Name Week)
  • Friday Fish Fry Day* (First Friday of Lent)
  • Overseas NHS Workers Day* (First Friday in March, 🇬🇧)
  • Plant Power Day
    🥗 Discover the complete list of national days and months dedicated to vegans and vegetarians, and celebrate plant-based living all year round! 🌱✨
  • National Sock Monkey Day
  • Denim Day for Dementia* (First Friday of March, Ireland 🇮🇪)

March 8

There are 10 national and international celebrations and observances on March 8th, focusing on women’s achievements, history, culture, food, and technology. Click on the link to learn more about each day.

  • International Women’s Day
  • National Peanut Cluster Day
  • National Proofreading Day
  • National Oregon Day
  • National Retro Video Game Day
  • World Information Architecture Day* (First or second Saturday in March)
  • National Urban Ballroom Dancing Day* (Second Saturday in March)
  • International Fanny Pack Day* (Second Saturday in March)
  • National Genealogy Day* (Second Saturday in March)
  • Be Nasty Day

March 9

There are 12 national and international celebrations and observances on March 9th, highlighting culture, history, food, self-care, and conservation. Click on the link to learn more about each day.

  • Check Your Batteries Day* (Second Sunday in March)
  • National American Paddlefish Day
  • National Barbie Day
    👱‍♂️ A related day, Ken Day, is celebrated just a few days later on March 13th.
  • National Crab Meat Day
  • National Get Over It Day
  • Made in UK Day 🇬🇧
  • National I AM Day* (Second Sunday in March)
  • National Meatball Day
  • National Dishwasher Day
  • National Dry Shampoo Day* (Second Sunday in March)
  • National False Teeth Day
  • Joe Franklin Day

March 10

There are 21 national and international celebrations and observances on March 10th, covering music, food, gaming, history, business, health, and cultural traditions. Click on the link to learn more about each day.

  • Canberra Day 🇦🇺* (Second Monday in March)
  • Commonwealth Day in Canada 🇨🇦* (Second Monday in March)
  • Festival of Life in Cracks Day
  • Fill Our Staplers Day * (One day after the start and finish of U.S. daylight savings time + November 3, 2026)
  • Histotechnology Professionals Day
  • International Bagpipe Day
  • International Day of Awesomeness
  • International Day of Women Judges
  • Mario Day / Mar10 Day
  • National Blueberry Popover Day
  • National Landline Telephone Day
  • National Milky Way Day
  • National Napping Day * (Monday after Daylight Saving Time)
  • National Pack Your Lunch Day
  • National Peel Day
  • National Ranch Day
  • National Sending Day
  • International Wig Day
  • National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
  • Paper Money Day

March 11

There are 18 national and international celebrations and observances on March 11th, covering health, food, public services, history, and awareness initiatives. Click on the link to learn more about each day.

  • COVID-19 Day of Reflection 🇬🇧* (Dates change)
  • Debunking Day
  • Key Deer Awareness Day
  • National 311 Day
  • National COVID-19 Day
  • National Dream Day
  • National Funeral Director and Mortician Recognition Day
  • National Immune System Day
  • National Johnny Appleseed Day (March 11 and September 26)
  • National No-Code Day
  • National Oatmeal Nut Waffles Day
    🧇 The classic waffle and all its delicious variations are celebrated on National Waffle Day, observed every year on August 24th! 🎉✨
  • National Organize Your Home Office Day * (Second Tuesday in March)
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  • National Payton Slaymaker Day
  • National Promposal Day
  • National Sofrito Day
  • National Wash Your Nose Day
  • National Worship of Tools Day
  • World Plumbing Day

March 12

There are 11 national and international celebrations and observances on March 12th, covering history, health, food, technology, and social awareness. Click on the link to learn more about each day.

  • National Alfred Hitchcock Day
  • National Baked Scallops Day
  • National Girl Scout Day
    🏕️ A similar day, National Boy Scouts Day, is celebrated annually on February 8.
  • National Plant a Flower Day
  • National Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day* (Second Wednesday in March)
  • National Skin Barrier Day
  • National Working Moms Day
  • No Smoking Day 🇬🇧* (Second Wednesday in March)
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  • World Alloimmunization and HDFN Awareness Day
  • World Day Against Cyber Censorship:
  • World Glaucoma Day: Part of World Glaucoma Week (March 9-15, 2025).

March 13

There are 17 national and international celebrations and observances on March 13th, covering health, history, food, science, women’s rights, and cultural traditions. Click on the link to learn more about each day.

March 14

There are 19 national and international celebrations and observances on March 14th, covering mathematics, science, food, history, sleep, and creative expression. Click on the link to learn more about each day.

  • Bake a Pie in Solidarity Day
  • Crowdfunding Day
  • Dog Theft Awareness Day
    🐾 For more dogs, cats, and pets national days, visit the dedicated pages or use the search feature on our website to find exactly what you’re looking for!
  • International Ask a Question Day
  • International Day of Action for Rivers
    🌊 A related celebration, World Rivers Day, is observed on the fourth Sunday of September, highlighting the importance of rivers and the need for their conservation!
  • International Day of Mathematics
  • International Grant Professionals Day
  • Legal Assistants Day
    ⚖️ A related celebration, National Paralegal Day, is observed on October 23, recognizing the hard work and contributions of paralegals in the legal field!
  • Moth-er Day
  • National Children’s Craft Day
  • National Freelancers Day* (Second Friday in March)
  • National Learn About Butterflies Day
  • National Pi Day
  • National Potato Chip Day
  • National Preschooler’s Day* (Second Friday in March)
  • National Write Your Story Day
  • Professional Speakers Celebration Day
  • White Day
  • World Sleep Day* (Friday before the March Equinox)

March 15

There are 27 national and international celebrations and observances on March 15th, covering food, history, social causes, fashion, music, business, and culture. Click on the link to learn more about each day.

  • Brutus Day
  • Buzzards Day
  • Dumbstruck Day
  • Espresso Martini Day
    ☕️ There’s a dedicated day for celebrating coffee liqueur—National Kahlúa Day, observed on February 27th.
  • Ides of March
  • International Day Against Police Brutality
  • International Day of Action Against Canadian Seal Slaughter
  • International Eat an Animal for PETA Day
  • International Redefining Wealth Day
  • International Sports Car Racing Day* (Third Saturday in March)
  • Maple Syrup Saturday* (Third Saturday in March)
    🍁 A similar celebration, National Maple Syrup Day, takes place every year on December 17th, honoring this sweet and iconic treat!
  • National Corn Dog Day / National Corndog Day* (First Saturday of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament)
  • National Everything You Think is Wrong Day
  • National Kansas Day
  • National Peanut Lovers Day
    🥜 There are many national days dedicated to peanuts and peanut butter! Some of the most notable include National Peanut Butter Day on January 24th and National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day on March 1st—perfect for all peanut butter fans.
  • National Pears Hélène Day
  • National Quilting Day* (Third Saturday in March)
  • National Shoe the World Day
  • National Voice Over Day / National VO Day
  • Play the Recorder Day* (Third Saturday in March)
  • Save the Florida Panther Day* (Third Saturday in March)
  • True Confessions Day
  • World Consumer Rights Day
  • World Contact Day
  • World Essential Workers Day
  • World Speech Day

March 16

There are 11 national and international celebrations and observances on March 16th, focusing on health, history, science, human rights, and appreciation for both people and animals. Click on the link to learn more about each day.

  • Black Press Day
  • Driving Instructor Day
  • National Artichoke Day / National Artichoke Hearts Day
  • National Curl Crush Day
  • National Everything You Do Is Right Day
  • National Freedom of Information Day
  • National Lips Appreciation Day
  • National Panda Day
  • National Vaccination Day
  • No Selfies Day
  • Robert Goddard Day

March 17

There are 7 national and international celebrations and observances on March 17th, covering history, culture, health, and well-being. Click on the link to learn more about each day.

  • St. Patrick’s Day
  • Act Happy Day* (Third Monday in March)
  • Camp Fire Girls Day
  • Corned Beef and Cabbage Day
  • Doctor-Patient Trust Day
  • Evacuation Day
  • Wellderly Day* (Third Monday in March)

March 18

  • National Awkward Moments Day
  • National Biodiesel Day
  • National Lacy Oatmeal Cookie Day
  • National Sloppy Joe Day
  • National Supreme Sacrifice Day
  • World Social Work Day* (Third Tuesday in March)

March 19

March 20

March 21

March 22

  • Bavarian Crepes Day
  • Earth Hour* (in 2025 second to last Saturday in March, usually last Saturday)
  • International Day of the Seal
  • National Corndog Day* (changes every year, 1st Saturday of the NCAA Men’s Division I Basketball Championship)
  • National Goof Off Day
  • World Water Day

March 23

March 24

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

March 25

  • National American Diabetes Association Alert Day* (Fourth Tuesday in March)
  • National Lobster Newburg Day
  • National Medal of Honor Day
  • Tolkien Reading Day

March 26

  • Air Max Day
  • Make Up Your Own Holiday Day
  • Manatee Appreciation Day (Last Wednesday in March)
  • National Little Red Wagon Day (Last Wednesday in March)
  • National Nougat Day
  • National Spinach Day
    A similar celebration, Fresh Spinach Day, takes place on July 16 🌱
  • Purple Day a.k.a. Epilepsy Awareness Day

March 27

March 28

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
  • Mother’s Day (UK) / Mothering Day (UK)* (March/April, 3 weeks before Easter Sunday)
  • World Bipolar Day

March 31

National Weeks in March 2025

  • March 2-8, 2025: Celebrate Your Name Week
  • 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 9-15, 2025: World Glaucoma 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 2025

  • Endometriosis Awareness Month
  • International Rescue Cat 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
  • Play-the-Recorder Month
  • Women’s History Month

This was our list of national and international days 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 and the publication date has been updated accordingly.

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Last Update: March 14, 2025