Spring Forward: March 2022 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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March 3 is Caregiver Appreciation Day.

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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 Appreciation Day

 

March 2

Ash Wednesday (Christian)

 

March 3

Caregiver Appreciation Day

 

March 4

National Employee Appreciation Day

National Grammar Day

National Day of Unplugging

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

 

March 8

International Women’s Day

 

National Proofreading Day

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Daylight Saving Time begins March 13.

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Pi Day is March 14.

March 10

Popcorn Lover’s Day

 

March 13

Daylight Saving Time begins

 

March 14

National Napping Day

Pi Day

 

March 16

Purim begins at sunset (Jewish)

 

March 17

St Patrick’s Day

 

Purim ends at sunset (Jewish)

Holi begins at sundown (Hindu)

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St. Patrick’s Day is March 17.

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Absolutely Incredible Kid Day is March 17.

Absolutely Incredible Kid Day

 

March 18

Holi ends at sundown (Hindu)

National Awkward Moments Day

 

March 19

National Let’s Laugh Day

 

March 20

First Day of Spring

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International Transgender Day of Visibility is March 31.

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National Crayon Day is March 31.

March 21

World Poetry Day

 

March 26

National Make Up Your Own Holiday Day

 

March 30

National Doctor’s Day

 

March 31

International Transgender Day of Visibility

 

National Crayon Day

 

World Backup Day

More Ideas for March  

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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.

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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!

March Celebration Planner  

Download this March celebration planner page to help you keep all your special moments organized. IT’S FREE!

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Digital Wallpapers  

Download your free March 2022 digital wallpapers below, illustrated by a Hallmark artist.

DESKTOP WALLPAPER | MOBILE WALLPAPER

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