As far as I am concerned, the biggest event that happens in the month of March is the official first day of spring. It makes many of us who live in cold and snowy places at least feel like the end is in sight — even if the spring weather doesn’t necessarily come with it. It is truly a rare occasion where I live if March comes in like anything but a lion, but we always hope it will go out like a lamb (we know we have a 50 – 50 shot either way).
For many people, their favorite March holiday is probably St. Patrick’s Day. While I enjoy making St. Patrick’s Day crafts and food, I am not Irish nor am I much of a drinker and those are the two things most associated with this holiday.
Of course, there are many other reasons to celebrate this month. Consult this list any time you are looking for a reason to celebrate. There is a new reason every single day of the month! Don’t forget to also take a few moments to download a March calendar page, or two.
Month Long Observances in March
- American Red Cross Month
- Brain Injury Awareness Month
- Irish-American Heritage Month
- Music in our Schools Month
- National Craft Month
- National Crochet Month
- National Frozen Food Month
- National Noodle Month
- National Nutrition Month
- National Social Work Month
- National Umbrella Month
- Sing With Your Child Month
- Woman’s History Month
- Youth Art Month
Week Long Observances in March
- National Cheerleading Week (March 1 – 7)
- National Consumer Protection Week (March 5 – 11 in 2017)
- Celebrate Your Name Week (March 5 – 11 in 2017)
- National Pet Sitters Week (March 5 – 11 in 2017)
- National Bubble Gum Week (Second Week)
March 1st
- National Pig Day
- Peanut Butter Lover’s Day
- Saint David’s Day
Celebrated in Wales, UK. - Share a Smile Day
March 2nd
- Dr. Seuss’s Birthday
Born in 1904. - Old Stuff Day
- Read Across America Day
March 3rd
- Doll Festival
In Japan. - National Anthem Day
The Star Spangled Banner was adopted by Congress as the national anthem in 1931. - National Employee Appreciation Day
First Friday of March - World Wildlife Day
March 4th
- Holy Experiment Day
- National Grammar Day
- National Pound Cake Day
- Toy Soldier Day
March 5th
- Multiple Personalities Day
- Parachute was Invented
By Da Vinci
March 6th
- Day of he Dude
- Dentist Day
- Michelangelo Buonarroti’s Birthday
Born on this day in 1475. - National Frozen Food Day
- Oreo Cookie Day
On Sale for the first time in 1912. - World Book Day
March 7th
- Dress in Blue Day
To promote colon cancer screening. - National Cereal Day
- National Crown Roast of Pork Day
- Telephone Patent Granted
In 1876 to Alexander Graham Bell.
March 8th
March 9th
- Barbie’s Birthday
Barbie Doll was introduced on this day in 1959. - Get Over It Day
- Panic Day
March 10th
- First Paper Money Issued
Issued this day in 1862. - International Day of Awesomeness
- Middle Name Pride Day
March 11th
- First Basketball Game
The first public game was on March 11, 1892. - Purim
Begins at sundown. Purim takes place on the fourteenth and fifteenth days of Adar, the twelfth month of the Jewish calendar. - World Plumbing Day
March 12th
- Daylight Savings Time Begins
Clocks move forward one hour on the second Sunday in March. - Girl Scout Birthday
Founded in 1912. - Plant a Flower Day
March 13th
- Ear Muff Day
- Good Samaritan Day
- Napping Day
Observed on the Monday after daylight savings times. - Organize Your Home Office Day
Observed on the 2nd Monday of March. - Uranus Discovered
By William Herschel in 1781.
March 14th
- Albert Einstein’s Birthday
Born in 1879. - Casey Jones‘ Birthday
Born John Luther Jones in 1864. - Learn About Butterflies Day
- Pi Day
- Potato Chip Day
- World Sleep Day
March 15th
- Ides of March
- Kicks Butt Day
On the Third Wednesday of March. - True Confessions Day
- World Consumer Rights Day
March 16th
- Absolutely Incredible Kid Day
Held annually on the third Thursday in March. - Everything You Do is Right Day
- Freedom of Information Day
March 17th
- Rubber Band Invented
In 1845. - St. Patrick’s Day
- Submarine Day
March 18th
- Awkward Moments Day
- Birthday of Sparky the Fire Dog
Official mascot of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). - First Walk in Space
Happened in 1965. - Johnny Appleseed Day
The anniversary of the death of John Chapman a.k.a. Johnny Appleseed. - National Corn Dog Day
Always on the first Saturday of the NCAA Men’s Division I Basketball Championship. - National Quilting Day
Celebrated the Third Saturday of March.
March 19th
- Launch of Operation Iraqi Freedom
In 2003. - National Chocolate Caramel Day
- National Poultry Day
- Swallow’s Return Day
The traditional return of swallows to San Juan Capistrano.
March 20th
- Big Bird’s Birthday
Sesame Street Character. - Bill Martin Jr.’s Birthday
- First Day of Spring
- Great American Meatout Day
- International Day of French Language
- International Day of Happiness
March 21st
- National Common Courtesy Day
- National Puppy Day
- National Teenagers Day
- Single Parents’ Day
- World Down Syndrome Day
- World Poetry Day
March 22nd
- National Goof Off Day
- World Water Day
March 23rd
- National Chip and Dip Day
- National Melba Toast Day
Nellie Melba revealed her Melba Toast recipe. - Near Miss Day
- OK Day
March 24th
- Harry Houdini’s Birthday
Born in 1874. - National Chocolate-Covered Raisin Day
- World TB Day
March 25th
- Greek Independence Day
- National Agriculture Day
- National Medal of Honor Day
- Pancakes First Made
First made in New York City in 1882. - Waffle Day
March 26th
- Make Up Your Own Holiday Day
- National Spinach Day
- Purple Day
A World Day for Epilepsy Awareness
March 27th
- National “Joe” Day
Everyone who hates their name can be called Joe this day. - Quirky Country Music Song Titles Day
March 28th
March 29th
March 30th
- Alaska Purchased
Purchased from Russia in 1867. - Doctor’s Day
- National I am in Control Day
- Pencil with Eraser Patented
Patented in 1858. - Take a Walk in the Park Day
March 31st
Which of these days will you celebrate this month? I hope to experiment with many new recipes for many of the days that are related to food. If you know of any special days that should be added to this list, please feel free to comment and share.
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