Spring Forward: March 2026 Holidays and Observances
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)
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:
- Birthdays
- Weddings and anniversaries
- New babies and showers
- New jobs, promotions and retirements
- Thank-you notes
- Special events
- People you’re thinking about or praying for
- Folks you’ve been meaning to get in touch with
- Friends who need some extra care
Time to stock up?
Holi begins at sundown on March 3.
March is Women’s History Month.
March Holidays and Observances
All of March
Women’s History Month
March 3
Caregiver Appreciation Day
- Tips for caregivers
- Ways to help a caregiver
- Ways to show appreciation
- Shop cards and gifts for caregivers
- Caregiver card message ideas
Holi begins at sundown
March 6
National Day of Unplugging
- Spend some time journaling with a pen and paper
- Get out and do something IRL with a BFF
March 8
Daylight Savings Time begins
St. Patrick’s Day is March 17.
Eid al-Fitr begins at sundown on March 19.
March 17
St Patrick’s Day
March 19
Eid al-Fitr begins at sundown
Absolutely Incredible Kid Day
- Words to support and encourage kiddos
- Ways to celebrate kids’ achievements
- Shop everyday kids’ cards
March 20
First Day of Spring
March 31
National Crayon Day
- Shop Crayola crayons
- Download free printable coloring pages
More Ideas for March
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.
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.
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.
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!
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