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National Days in March

36 observances and awareness days are listed for March.

1 Mar Official
World Seagrass Day

A United Nations observance raising awareness of the importance of seagrass ecosystems.

1 Mar Official
Zero Discrimination Day

A United Nations international observance marked on March 1.

3 Mar Official
National Day in Bulgaria

National Day observed in Bulgaria on March 3.

3 Mar Official
World Hearing Day

A WHO campaign day promoting ear and hearing care around the world.

3 Mar Official
World Wildlife Day

A United Nations international observance marked on March 3.

4 Mar Official
World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development

An official international observance listed by UNESCO and marked on March 4.

5 Mar Official
International Day for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Awareness

A United Nations observance deepening public understanding of disarmament and non-proliferation issues.

6 Mar Official
Independence Day in Ghana

Independence Day observed in Ghana on March 6.

8 Mar Official
International Women's Day

A global day recognizing women's achievements and the push for gender equality.

10 Mar Official
International Day of Women Judges

A United Nations observance recognizing women judges and promoting equal participation in the judiciary.

12 Mar Official
National Day in Mauritius

National Day observed in Mauritius on March 12.

14 Mar Official
International Day of Mathematics

An official international observance listed by UNESCO and marked on March 14.

15 Mar Official
International Day to Combat Islamophobia

A United Nations observance promoting action against Islamophobia and religious intolerance.

17 Mar Official
St Patrick's Day in Ireland

St Patrick's Day observed in Ireland on March 17.

19 Mar Official
International Day for Digital Learning

An official international observance listed by UNESCO and marked on March 19.

20 Mar Official
Anniversary of Independence in Tunisia

Anniversary of Independence observed in Tunisia on March 20.

20 Mar Official
French Language Day at the UN

A United Nations language day celebrating French as one of the official UN languages.

20 Mar Official
International Day of Happiness

A United Nations international observance marked on March 20.

20 Mar Official
International Francophonie Day

An official international observance listed by UNESCO and marked on March 20.

21 Mar Official
Independence Day in Namibia

Independence Day observed in Namibia on March 21.

21 Mar Official
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

An official international observance listed by UNESCO and marked on March 21.

21 Mar Official
International Day of Forests

A United Nations international observance marked on March 21.

21 Mar Official
International Day of Nowruz

An official international observance listed by UNESCO and marked on March 21.

21 Mar Official
World Day for Glaciers

An official international observance listed by UNESCO and marked on March 21.

21 Mar Official
World Down Syndrome Day

A United Nations international observance marked on March 21.

21 Mar Official
World Poetry Day

An official international observance listed by UNESCO and marked on March 21.

22 Mar Official
World Water Day

A United Nations observance focused on freshwater access, sanitation, and water security.

23 Mar Official
National Day in Pakistan

National Day observed in Pakistan on March 23.

23 Mar Official
World Meteorological Day

A United Nations international observance marked on March 23.

24 Mar Official
International Day for the Right to the Truth

A United Nations observance for the right to truth concerning gross human rights violations and the dignity of victims.

24 Mar Official
World TB Day

A World Health Organization global public-health observance marked on March 24.

25 Mar Official
Independence Day in Greece

Independence Day observed in Greece on March 25.

25 Mar Official
International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade

A United Nations international observance marked on March 25.

25 Mar Official
International Day of Solidarity with Detained and Missing Staff Members

A United Nations international observance marked on March 25.

26 Mar Official
Independence Day in Bangladesh

Independence Day observed in Bangladesh on March 26.

30 Mar Official
International Day of Zero Waste

A United Nations international observance marked on March 30.

Frequently Asked Questions

No. Official public holidays and UN or government-backed observances are labeled separately from curated awareness days and cultural entries.

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