Spring Forward: March 2025 Holidays and Observances

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Color us excited! From the wearin’ of the green and more sunny fun to colorful Holi festivals and celebrating crayons, this month is the full spectrum of happy. 

It’s time to flip the calendar page, check out March holidays and observances and start thinking about who we’re connecting with this month. We’ve shared some ideas to help you celebrate. 

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Pieces (February 19-March 20)

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Aries (March 21-April 19)

Special days in March  

Grab your calendar and a notepad. For your personal list of notes to write and cards to send, think about:

 

Time to stock up?

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Ash Wednesday is March 5.

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March 8 is International Women’s Day.

March Holidays and Observances  

All of March

Women’s History Month

 

March 1

World Compliment Day

 

Black Women’s Appreciation Day

 

National Employee Appreciation Day

 

National Day of Unplugging

Want some ideas for keeping your day device-free? Try these:

 

March 3

Caregiver Appreciation Day

 

March 4

National Sons Day

 

March 5

Ash Wednesday

 

March 8

International Women’s Day

 

National Proofreading Day

A celebratory scene honoring Purim.

Purim begins at sundown on March 13.

What is Holi?

Holi begins at sundown on March 14.

 

March 9

Daylight Saving Time begins

 

March 11

National Napping Day

 

March 13

Purim begins at sundown

 

March 14

Holi begins at sundown

 

Pi Day

St. Patrick's Day icons

Saint Patrick’s Day is March 17.

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March 20 is the first day of Spring.

 

March 17

St Patrick’s Day

 

March 20

First Day of Spring

 

Absolutely Incredible Kid Day

Eid mubarak with moon

Eid al-Fitr begins at sundown on March 29.

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International Transgender Day of Visibility is March 31.

 

March 21

World Poetry Day

 

March 22

National Goof Off Day

 

March 29

Eid al-Fitr begins at sundown

 

March 30

National Doctor’s Day

 

March 31

International Transgender Day of Visibility

 

National Crayon Day

 

World Backup Day

More Ideas for March  

A cheeseball shaped like a leprechaun hat and covered in green cream cheese.

St. Patrick’s Day quick and easy recipes

Whether you’re planning a party or just celebrating with family, these 4 recipes will enhance your luck. No blarney! Rainbow Crunch, Happy Lepre-cones, Green Clover Pretzels and Leprechaun’s Lucky Hat Cheese Ball.

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What to write in a birthday card

Occasionally you feel like the card you picked pretty much has your message covered and now you’re stumped for something to write inside. Not to worry. The Hallmark writers have your back. Check out some ideas, from sincere to hilarious, to add to that birthday card before you put it in the envelope.

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Helpful tips on gift wrapping

What the heck? Someone used up all the tape and didn’t tell you? We feel you. Watch this video on how to wrap a gift WITHOUT TAPE. It’ll still look great. We promise.

A DIY spring wreath with felt flowers and a cute bunny.

Welcome spring to your doorstep

Show Old Man Winter the way out with this adorable wreath that you can make in an afternoon. Think an afternoon of crafting sounds amazing? Well then, hop to it!