As winter makes its final bow, March emerges as a vibrant tapestry of celebrations and observances, marking the transition into spring. From cherished traditions like St. Patrick’s Day to lesser-known delights such as National Cheese Doodle Day, this month offers an eclectic array of reasons to rejoice.

 

Daily Delights

 

– March 1: National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day, World Compliment Day, National Pig Day, National Day of Unplugging (first Friday), Employee Appreciation Day (first Friday)

– March 2: Dr. Seuss’s Birthday, National Read Across America Day, Old Stuff Day, World Teen Mental Wellness Day

– March 3: National Anthem Day, National Mulled Wine Day, World Wildlife Day

– March 4: National Pound Cake Day

– March 5: National Cheese Doodle Day

– March 6: National Dentist’s Day

– March 7: National Cereal Day, Flapjack Day

– March 8: International Women’s Day, Solar Appreciation Day (second Friday)

– March 9: National Barbie Day, Get Over It Day

– March 10: National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, Daylight Saving Time (second Sunday)

– March 11: National Johnny Appleseed Day, Promposal Day, National Napping Day (second Monday)

– March 12: National Girl Scout Day, Working Moms Day

– March 13: K9 Veterans Day, Good Samaritan Day

– March 14: National Pi Day, World Kidney Day (second Thursday)

– March 15: The Ides of March

– March 16: National Panda Day, Artichoke Day, Freedom of Information Day, National Corn Dog Day (third Saturday)

– March 17: St. Patrick’s Day

– March 18: National Sloppy Joe Day, Awkward Moments Day

– March 19: First Day of Spring, Certified Nurses Day, Let’s Laugh Day

– March 20: National Ravioli Day, French Language Day, Great American Meatout Day

– March 21: National Common Courtesy Day, California Strawberry Day, French Bread Day, World Down Syndrome Day

– March 22: National Goof Off Day, World Water Day

– March 23: National Puppy Day, World Meteorological Day

– March 24: Palm Sunday, National Cocktail Day, World Tuberculosis Day

– March 25: National Tolkien Reading Day

– March 26: Epilepsy Awareness Day (also called Purple Day), National Spinach Day

– March 27: National Spanish Paella Day, Manatee Appreciation Day (last Wednesday)

– March 28: National Black Forest Cake Day

– March 29: Good Friday, Mom and Pop Business Owners Day

– March 30: National Take a Walk in the Park Day, Doctors Day

– March 31: Easter Sunday, National Prom Day, Crayon Day, Tater Day

 

Weekly Wonders

 

– National Invest In Veterans Week (March 1-7)

– International Women’s Week (starts the Saturday leading up to International Women’s Day on March 8)

– National Procrastination Week (first two weeks in March… or whenever it’s convenient)

– Read an E-Book Week (first full week of March)

– Girl Scout Week (starts the Sunday before National Girl Scout Day on March 12)

– National Introverts Week (third full week of March)

– National Physicians Week (March 25-31)

 

Monthly Marvels

 

– National Women’s History Month

– Endometriosis Awareness Month

– Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month

– National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month

– Irish-American Heritage Month

– National Craft Month

– National Cheerleading Safety Month

– National Brain Injury Awareness Month

– Expanding Girls’ Horizons in Science and Engineering Month

– National Kidney Month

– National Nutrition Month

– National Social Work Month

 

Conclusion

 

March beckons us to embrace the diversity of human experience and celebrate the richness of life in all its forms. As we navigate through this month, let’s seize every opportunity to honor traditions, raise awareness, and indulge in moments of joy and reflection. Whether we’re commemorating historical milestones, advocating for important causes, or simply enjoying the whimsical pleasures of Cheese Doodle Day, March invites us to come together and revel in the beauty of shared experiences.