March 2026: holidays, special days and observances

Sunday, March 1, 2026

March 1, 2026 is World Seagrass Day. It is also World Civil Defence Day and Zero Discrimination Day. And a fun one: Peanut Butter Lover's Day.

• World Seagrass Day Worldwide

  Seagrass meadows are the lungs of the sea, home to fish and great at storing carbon.

• World Civil Defence Day Worldwide

  Disaster preparedness saves lives. Do you have an emergency kit at home?

• Zero Discrimination Day Worldwide

  Whoever they are, everyone deserves to be treated equally.

• Peanut Butter Lover's Day Fun day

  Spoonful by spoonful: a day for peanut butter fans!

Around the world

• St David's Day — United Kingdom. Wales' national day: daffodils and leeks everywhere.
• Clean Up Australia Day — Australia. Volunteers clean up parks, beaches and streets.
• Grandmothers' Day (France) — France. Grandmothers are celebrated in France: flowers or a call go a long way.
• 6 more days around the world in the app →

Monday, March 2, 2026

March 2, 2026 is Read Across America Day.

• Read Across America Day Fun day

  A day for reading a book together with children.

Around the world

• League of Lezhë day — Albania
• Victory at Adwa Day — Ethiopia
• Madin Full Moon Poya Day — Sri Lanka
• 1 more day around the world in the app →

Tuesday, March 3, 2026

March 3, 2026 is World Wildlife Day. It is also World Hearing Day.

• World Wildlife Day Worldwide

  Wildlife is our heritage.

• World Hearing Day Worldwide

  Protect your ears: turn the headphones down a notch and avoid loud noise.

Around the world

• Hinamatsuri (Girls' Day) — Japan. Japanese homes display ornamental hina dolls.
• Lantern Festival — Philippines, Taiwan, Vietnam
• Liberation Day — Bulgaria
• 5 more days around the world in the app →

Wednesday, March 4, 2026

March 4, 2026 is World Engineering Day. It is also World Obesity Day.

• World Engineering Day Worldwide

  From bridges to phones, a day for the engineers who make life easier.

• World Obesity Day Worldwide

  Obesity is a health condition, not a matter of willpower. Support and good information matter.

Thursday, March 5, 2026

March 5, 2026 is Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Awareness Day.

• Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Awareness Day Worldwide

  An awareness day for fewer weapons and a safer world.

Around the world

• World Book Day (UK) — United Kingdom. Children go to school dressed as their favourite book characters.
• St Piran's Day (Cornwall) — United Kingdom. Cornwall's patron saint, celebrated with black-and-white flags.
• Fête des chefs coutumiers — Vanuatu

Friday, March 6, 2026

March 6, 2026 is Dentist's Day.

• Dentist's Day Fun day

  Thanks to the dentists who keep our smiles bright!

Around the world

• Independence Day — Ghana
• Nuzul Al-Quran — Brunei

Saturday, March 7, 2026

March 7, 2026 is Cereal Day.

• Cereal Day Fun day

  Milk first or cereal first? The great debate is on!

Around the world

• Teacher's Day — Albania
• Day of Nuzul Al-Quran — Malaysia

Sunday, March 8, 2026

March 8, 2026 is Clocks go forward (summer time) in the United States. And a fun one: International Women's Day.

• Clocks go forward (summer time) United StatesFun day

  Clocks go forward one hour: one hour less sleep tonight!

• International Women's Day Fun day

  Celebrate the strong women in your life with a flower or a thanks.

Around the world

• Mother's Day — Albania, Romania

Monday, March 9, 2026

March 9, 2026 is Meatball Day.

• Meatball Day Fun day

  Grilled, in sauce or fried: which is your favourite?

Around the world

• Commonwealth Day — United Kingdom. Celebrating the ties between Commonwealth nations.
• National Heroes and Benefactor Day — Belize
• Women’s Day — Zambia

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

March 10, 2026 is International Day of Women Judges. And a fun one: Middle Name Pride Day.

• International Day of Women Judges Worldwide

  A day to thank women judges for their work on the scales of justice.

• Middle Name Pride Day Fun day

  Got a middle name? Wear it with pride today!

Around the world

• Martyrdom of Imam Ali — Iran
• Men's Day — Poland

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

March 11, 2026 is World Plumbing Day.

• World Plumbing Day Fun day

  Thanks to the plumbers who keep our water clean and safe.

Around the world

• Decoration Day — Liberia
• Moshoeshoe Day — Lesotho
• Day of Restoration of Independence of Lithuania — Lithuania

Thursday, March 12, 2026

March 12, 2026 is World Kidney Day. And a fun one: Plant a Flower Day.

• World Kidney Day Worldwide

  Plenty of water, less salt, regular check-ups: your kidneys will thank you.

• Plant a Flower Day Fun day

  Spring is near: plant a flower, even in a pot.

Around the world

• Independence Day — Mauritius
• Lailat al-Qadr — Gambia
• Arbor Day — Taiwan
• 1 more day around the world in the app →

Friday, March 13, 2026

March 13, 2026 has no widely observed special day in our calendar.

The calendar's day off. Put the phone down and rest too.

Saturday, March 14, 2026

March 14, 2026 is Pi Day.

• Pi Day Fun day

  3.14! Treat your maths-loving friend to a slice of pie.

Around the world

• White Day — Japan, South Korea
• Constitution Day — Andorra
• Summer Day — Albania
• 2 more days around the world in the app →

Sunday, March 15, 2026

March 15, 2026 is International Day to Combat Islamophobia.

• International Day to Combat Islamophobia Worldwide

  A day to stand together against prejudice and hatred toward Muslims.

Around the world

• Mothering Sunday — United Kingdom. Mums are celebrated today in the UK. Send your mum a card!
• Mother's Day — Ireland
• 1848 Revolution Memorial Day — Hungary
• 2 more days around the world in the app →

Monday, March 16, 2026

March 16, 2026 is Panda Day.

• Panda Day Fun day

  Bamboo-loving, sleepy and adorable: it's panda day!

Around the world

• Benito Juárez's birthday — Mexico
• Laylat al-Qadr — 4 countries: Côte d'Ivoire, Guinea, Montenegro and 1 more

Tuesday, March 17, 2026

March 17, 2026 is St. Patrick's Day in the United States. It is also World Social Work Day.

• St. Patrick's Day United StatesFun day

  Wear green! Irish culture is celebrated all around the world.

• World Social Work Day Worldwide

  A day for the social workers who reach out to people in hard times.

Around the world

• St. Patrick's Day — Ireland
• National Unity Day (Italy) — Italy. Celebrating Italy's unification in 1861.
• Mujib's Birthday & Children's Day — Bangladesh

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

March 18, 2026 is Awkward Moments Day.

• Awkward Moments Day Fun day

  Remember your funniest awkward moment and laugh it off!

Around the world

• Cheikh Al Maarouf Day — Comoros

Thursday, March 19, 2026

March 19, 2026 is Let's Laugh Day.

• Let's Laugh Day Fun day

  Laughter is contagious: make someone laugh today!

Around the world

• Remembrance of the Algerian War (France) — France. Remembering the victims of the conflicts in Algeria, Tunisia and Morocco.
• Father's Day — 5 countries: Spain, Italy, Bolivia and 2 more
• Las Fallas (Valencia) — Spain. Giant figures go up in flames: Valencia's fire festival at its peak.
• 3 more days around the world in the app →

Friday, March 20, 2026

March 20, 2026 is Eid al-Fitr (Ramazan Bayramı) (Mar 20–22). It is also French Language Day. And a fun one: International Day of Happiness.

• Eid al-Fitr (Ramazan Bayramı) (Mar 20–22) Worldwide

  Eid Mubarak! Time for family visits, sweets and desserts.

• French Language Day Worldwide

  Bonjour! A day for French, one of the six official UN languages.

• International Day of Happiness Fun day

  Do something kind for someone: happiness is contagious.

Around the world

• Spring Equinox Day — Japan
• Independence Day — Tunisia
• Novruz — Azerbaijan. Spring arrives: samani, shakarbura and jumping over bonfires.
• 3 more days around the world in the app →

Saturday, March 21, 2026

March 21, 2026 is World Day for Glaciers. It is also World Down Syndrome Day, Elimination of Racial Discrimination Day and International Day of Nowruz. And a fun one: World Poetry Day.

• World Day for Glaciers Worldwide

  Melting fast, glaciers are the world's freshwater reserve. Protecting them is everyone's job.

• World Down Syndrome Day Worldwide

  Wear odd socks and join the awareness!

• Elimination of Racial Discrimination Day Worldwide

  A day to speak up against discrimination based on skin colour or origin.

• International Day of Nowruz Worldwide

  The arrival of spring and a new year. Jumping over the fire is allowed, just be careful!

• International Day of Forests Worldwide

  Forests are the lungs of the earth. Thank a tree today.

• World Poetry Day Fun day

  Read a line, write a line: poetry is short but powerful.

Around the world

• Remembrance of the Victims of the Mafia — Italy. Remembering those killed in the fight against the mafia.
• Nowruz — Iran, Uzbekistan
• Independence Day — Namibia
• 2 more days around the world in the app →

Sunday, March 22, 2026

March 22, 2026 is World Water Day. And a fun one: Goof Off Day.

• World Water Day Worldwide

  Turn off the tap while brushing your teeth. Litres of water saved every minute.

• Goof Off Day Fun day

  Put the chores aside and make time for fun.

Around the world

• Sultan Nevruz's Day — Albania
• Nowruz — Iran
• Nauryz — Kazakhstan
• 1 more day around the world in the app →

Monday, March 23, 2026

March 23, 2026 is National Puppy Day in the United States. It is also World Meteorological Day.

• National Puppy Day United StatesFun day

  The cutest day of the year: puppies!

• World Meteorological Day Worldwide

  A day for the meteorologists who know the weather. Don't forget your umbrella!

Around the world

• Pakistan Day — Pakistan
• Day of the Sea — Bolivia
• Saint Joseph — Colombia
• 2 more days around the world in the app →

Tuesday, March 24, 2026

March 24, 2026 is World Tuberculosis Day. It is also Right to the Truth Day.

• World Tuberculosis Day Worldwide

  Tuberculosis is preventable and treatable.

• Right to the Truth Day Worldwide

  A day recalling the right to know the truth about grave human rights violations.

Around the world

• Day of Remembrance for Truth and Justice — Argentina
• Nowruz — Iran
• National Day for the Remembrance of Poles Rescuing Jews under German Occupation — Poland

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

March 25, 2026 is Remembrance of Victims of Slavery.

• Remembrance of Victims of Slavery Worldwide

  We remember with respect the millions of victims of the slave trade.

Around the world

• Waffle Day — Sweden. Waffle day in Sweden: with jam and cream!
• Genocide Remembrance Day — Bangladesh
• Annunciation, Anniversary of 1821 Revolution — Greece
• 1 more day around the world in the app →

Thursday, March 26, 2026

March 26, 2026 is Make Up Your Own Holiday Day.

• Make Up Your Own Holiday Day Fun day

  Declare a day for anything you like. What's your holiday?

Around the world

• Independence Day — Bangladesh
• Martyrs' Day — Mali

Friday, March 27, 2026

March 27, 2026 is World Theatre Day. And a fun one: World Theatre Day.

• World Theatre Day Worldwide

  Curtain up! A great excuse to book a play this week.

• World Theatre Day Fun day

  See a play or stage your own: the curtain is rising!

Saturday, March 28, 2026

March 28, 2026 is Earth Hour. And a fun one: Something on a Stick Day.

• Earth Hour Fun day

  Switch off the lights for an hour this evening and give the planet a candlelit break.

• Something on a Stick Day Fun day

  From skewers to candy apples: everything tastes better on a stick today!

Around the world

• Day of Lament — Ethiopia

Sunday, March 29, 2026

March 29, 2026 is National Vietnam War Veterans Day in the United States. And a fun one: Mom and Pop Business Day.

• National Vietnam War Veterans Day United States

  Thanking those who served in the Vietnam War.

• Mom and Pop Business Day Fun day

  Shop at a small local store and say hi to the owners.

Around the world

• Clocks go forward (summer time) — 14 countries: United Kingdom, Ireland, Germany and 11 more
• Palm Sunday — 6 countries: Spain, Italy, Colombia and 3 more
• Boganda Day — Central African Republic
• 2 more days around the world in the app →

Monday, March 30, 2026

March 30, 2026 is National Doctors' Day in the United States. It is also International Day of Zero Waste. And a fun one: Virtual Vacation Day.

• National Doctors' Day United States

  A day to thank the doctors who look after us.

• International Day of Zero Waste Worldwide

  Repair or reuse something today instead of throwing it away.

• Virtual Vacation Day Fun day

  Can't travel? Explore a dream destination online instead!

Around the world

• Spiritual Baptist Liberation Day — Trinidad and Tobago
• Tourism Week — Uruguay

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

March 31, 2026 is Cesar Chavez Day in the United States. And a fun one: Crayon Day.

• Cesar Chavez Day United States

  Honouring Cesar Chavez and his fight for farm workers' rights.

• Crayon Day Fun day

  Get out the crayons and let your inner child play!

Around the world

• Armed Forces Day — Brunei
• Freedom Day — Malta