2026
March 2026 Holidays & Events
Complete guide to March 2026 holidays and events. 6 key dates, 22 working days, 9 weekend days. Download free printable March 2026 calendar.
Notable Dates & Historical Events
| Date | Event | Note |
|---|---|---|
| March 1 | Zero Discrimination Day β Promoting equality for all | UNAIDS |
| March 3 | World Wildlife Day β Celebrating wild fauna and flora | UN observance |
| March 8 | International Women's Day β Celebrating women's achievements | Global observance |
| March 14 | Pi Day (3.14) β Celebrating mathematics | Also Einstein's birthday |
| March 17 | St. Patrick's Day β Irish cultural celebration | Ireland & worldwide |
| March 20 | Spring Equinox (Northern Hemisphere) β International Day of Happiness | Astronomical / UN |
| March 21 | World Poetry Day / International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination | UNESCO / UN |
| March 22 | World Water Day β Focusing on freshwater resources | UN observance |
| March 24 | World Tuberculosis Day β Raising TB awareness | WHO |
| March 27 | World Theatre Day β Celebrating performing arts | International |
Official Public Holidays & Observances
| Date | Holiday | Region |
|---|---|---|
| March 1 | St. David's Day | Wales |
| March 8 | International Women's Day | Global |
| March 17 | St. Patrick's Day | Ireland, Global |
| ~March 20 | Spring Equinox (Nowruz) | Iran, Central Asia |
| Variable | Ramadan Begins | Global (Islamic) |
| Variable | Daylight Saving Time | North America, Europe |
St. David's Day β March 1
National day of Wales celebrating its patron saint.
International Women's Day β March 8
Recognized by the UN since 1975. A public holiday in over 25 countries.
St. Patrick's Day β March 17
Celebrated in more countries than any other national festival. Chicago dyes its river green.
Spring Equinox (Nowruz) β ~March 20
Persian New Year celebrated by over 300 million people. UNESCO-recognized heritage.
Ramadan Begins β Variable
Observed by 1.8 billion Muslims worldwide. Date shifts ~11 days each year.
Daylight Saving Time β Variable
Clocks spring forward. Affects scheduling across dozens of countries.
Month at a Glance
Planning Tips & Resources
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External Resources
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