Fun Holidays in March To Celebrate – Holidays and Observances

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March is the start of Spring, so it’s the perfect time to celebrate with friends and family! But did you know that it’s also packed full of fun holidays? From National Puppy Day to Pi Day, there are plenty of unique and interesting ways to mark the month. Let’s take a closer look at some of these special holidays.

From St. Patrick’s Day, Popcorn Lover’s Day, Puppy Day, and everything in between, March has plenty of holidays that everyone can join in on. We’ve compiled a list of some exciting (and often overlooked) days that offer a reason to celebrate.

So grab your friends and family and get ready, as there are plenty of fun things to do this month. Check out some of the highlights below.

Holidays to Celebrate in March

One of the most exciting days during the month of March is St. Patrick’s Day on March 17th. Get in the spirit by wearing green and sharing some yummy treats with your friends. You can also have a potluck dinner with traditional Irish dishes like corned beef and cabbage or whip up some green cocktails to get the party started!

International Women’s Day is another holiday this month that celebrates all women around the world. Show your appreciation for all the strong women in your life by sending them a card or a thoughtful gift.

If math is your thing—there’s a holiday for you too! Pi Day falls on March 14th each year because 3/14 corresponds with the first three digits in Pi (3.14). It’s celebrated in classrooms worldwide with activities such as pi recitation contests, pie-eating competitions, and various other fun activities.

Last but not least, don’t forget to celebrate the arrival of spring this month! Go for a nature walk or have a picnic in the park with your family. You could also plant some flowers or vegetables in your garden.

March Symbols

March’s Birthstone: Aquamarine and Bloodstone
March Flower of the month: Daffodil
Signs of the Zodiac: Pisces (Feb. 21 – Mar. 20) & Aries (Mar. 21 – Apr. 19)

Monthly Observances

National Craft Month
National Peanut Month
National Kidney Month
National Nutrition Month
National Women’s History Month
Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month
National Caffeine Awareness Month
Irish-American Heritage Month

All the Fun Days to Celebrate in March

Date	Holiday
Mar 1	Peanut Butter Lover’s Day National Fruit Compote Day
Mar 2	Dr. Seuss’ Birthday National Banana Cream Pie Day International Rescue Cat Day
Mar 3	National Anthem Day National Cold Cuts Day National I Want You to be Happy Day National Mulled Wine Day National Soup it Forward Day
Mar 4	National Marching Music Day National Grammar Day National Pound Cake Day National Dance the Waltz Day National Snack Day
Mar 5	National Cheese Doodle Day National Multiple Personality Day National Potty Dance Day
Mar 6	National Dress Day National Dentist’s Day National Frozen Food Day National Oreo Cookie Day National White Chocolate Cheesecake Day
Mar 7	National Be Heard Day National Cereal Day
Mar 8	International Women’s Day National Peanut Cluster Day National Proofreading Day
Mar 9	National Barbie Day National Crab meat Day National Get Over it Day National Meatball Day
Mar 10	National Mario Day National Blueberry Popover Day National Ranch Dressing Day National Pack Your Lunch Day
Mar 11	National Oatmeal Nut Waffles Day National Worship of Tools Day
Mar 12	National Girl Scout Day National Plant a Flower Day National Baked Scallops Day
Mar 13	National Coconut Torte Day National Earmuff Day National Chicken Noodle Soup Day National Good Samaritan Day National Jewel Day
Mar 14	National Pi Day National Children’s Craft Day National Potato Chip Day National Learn About Butterflies Day Science Education Day Celebrate Scientists Day Genius Day
Mar 15	National Everything You Think Is Wrong Day National Peanut Lovers Day National Shoe the World Day
Mar 16	National Everything You Do Is Right Day National Panda Day Black Press Day
Mar 17	St. Patrick’s Day National Irish Food Day Camp Fire Girls Day
Mar 18	Awkward Moments Day National Lacy Oatmeal Cookie Day National Sloppy Joe Day Forgive Mom and Dad Day
Mar 19	National Chocolate Caramel Day National Let’s Laugh Day
Mar 20	World Storytelling Day National Ravioli Day Alien Abduction Day Bibliomania Day French Language Day International Day of Happiness
Mar 21	National California Strawberry Day National Common Courtesy Day National Fragrance Day National French Bread Day National Single Parent Day National Countdown Day National Flower Day National Teenager Day World Poetry Day
Mar 22	National Goof Off Day World Water Day As Young as You Feel Day National Sing-Out Day
Mar 23	National Puppy Day Cuddly Kitten Day National Chip and Dip Day National Melba Toast Day
Mar 24	National Chocolate Covered Raisin Day National Cocktail Day
Mar 25	International Waffle Day National Tolkien Reading Day
Mar 26	National Purple Day National Nougat Day Make Up Your Own Holiday Day
Mar 27	National Joe Day National Spanish Paella Day
Mar 28	National Something on a Stick Day National Black Forest Cake Day Children’s Picture Book Day Eat an Eskimo Pie Day National Hot Tub Day
Mar 29	National Lemon Chiffon Cake Day
Mar 30	National Take a Walk in the Park Day National Pencil Day National Turkey Neck Soup Day
Mar 31	National Crayon Day

Moving National Days of March

Namesake Day – 1st Sunday
Fun Facts About Names Day (Monday of first full Week)
Peace Corps Day (1st Tuesday)
Unique Names Day (Tuesday of first full week)
Stop Bad Service Day (1st Wednesday)
Name tag Day (Wednesday of first full week)
Learn What Your Name Means Day (Wednesday of first full week)
National Hospitalist Day (1st Thursday)
National Employee Appreciation Day (1st Friday)
National Day of Unplugging (1st Friday)
National Dress in Blue Day (1st Friday)
Check your Batteries Day – (2nd Sunday)
Commonwealth Day (2nd Monday)
National Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day – (2nd Wednesday)
Popcorn Lovers Day (2nd Thursday)
World Kidney Day (2nd Thursday)
World Sleep Day (Friday of the second full week)
Daylight Savings Time Begins – (2nd Sunday in March)
National Napping Day (The day after Daylight Savings Time Begins)
Act Happy Day (3rd Monday)
National Social Work Day (3rd Tuesday)
First Day of Spring ( date changes each year. March 20 in 2023)
Great American Meat Out Day (1st Day of Spring)
Snowman Burning Day (1st Day of Spring)
National Farm Rescuer Day (3rd Thursday)
Absolutely Incredible Kid Day (3rd Thursday)
Companies that Care Day (3rd Thursday)
Oranges and Lemons Day (3rd Thursday)
National Preschool Teachers Appreciation Day (3rd Friday)
National Quilting Day (3rd Saturday)
National Corn Dog Day (3rd Saturday)
Maple Syrup Saturday (3rd Saturday)
Neighbor Day (last Sunday)
National Little Red Wagon Day (last Wednesday)
Brothers and Sisters Day (last Saturday)
Mardi Gras (The Tuesday before the start of Lent. February 21 in 2023)
Fat Tuesday / Shrove Tuesday / Pancake Day (The day before Ash Wednesday. February 21 in 2023)
Ash Wednesday (46 days before Easter. February 22 in 2023)
Easter (always on a Sunday between March 22 and April 25. April 9 in 2023)

March Printables & Activities

We have lots of crafts, printables, and word search pages perfect for the month of March. Great for anyone who needs some me-time, and the kids will enjoy them too.

So there you have it! You now have lots of unique and fun days to celebrate during the month of March. What March Holidays will you be celebrating??