March is the third month of the year in the Georgian calendar and marks the beginning of summer in the Indian territory. Most of the competitive exams expect the candidates to be aware of the important days of the year.
For your convenience, here is a list of all the important national and international days that are happening in March 2025. You can plan and make the most of these memorable occasions by preparing for them in advance. Take note of the dates and events, and join in the celebration with your friends and family. You won’t want to miss these exciting days!
Important Days in March 2026
Given below are the Important National & International days in March 2026
International Days
| March 2026 Important Days | |
| Dates | Events |
| March 1 | Zero Discrimination Day |
| March 1 | World Civil Defence Day |
| March 1 | World Compliment Day |
| March 3 | World Wildlife Day |
| March 3 | World Hearing Day |
| March 4 | National Safety Day |
| March 4 | National Grammar Day |
| March 8 | International Women’s Day |
| March 12 | Mauritius Day |
| March 12 | No Smoking Day (Second Wednesday of March) |
| March 14 | Holi |
| March 14 | Pi Day |
| March 14 | International Day of Action for Rivers |
| March 15 | World Consumer Rights Day |
| March 15 | World Sleep Day |
| March 16 | National Vaccination Day |
| March 18 | Ordnance Factories Day (India) |
| March 19 | Nowruz |
| March 20 | International Day of Happiness |
| March 20 | World Sparrow Day |
| March 20 | World Oral Health Day |
| March 21 | World Forestry Day |
| March 21 | World Down Syndrome Day |
| March 21 | World Poetry Day |
| March 22 | Bihar Diwas |
| March 22 | World Water Day |
| March 23 | World Meteorological Day |
| March 23 | Martyr’s Day |
| March 24 | World Tuberculosis (TB) Day |
| March 25 | International Day of the Unborn Child |
| March 25 | International Day of Solidarity with Detained and Missing Staff Members |
| March 26 | Purple Day of Epilepsy |
| March 27 | World Theatre Day |
| March 28 | World Piano Day |
| March 30 | Rajasthan Day |
| March 31 | Eiffel Tower Day |
March 3: World Wild Life Day
World Wild Life Day is celebrated in order to spread awareness about the various wild flora and faunas of the world. The masses are made aware of the endangered species and various precautions are taken in order to save them.
March 4: National Safety Day
National safety day is celebrated on March 4 as National Safety Council was established on this day. This day gives importance to keeping oneself safe from all mishaps and accidents that may occur due to one’s carelessness.
March 8: International Women’s Day
On this day the women all over the world celebrate their achievements in social, economic, political, cultural and various other fields of life.
March 10: CISF Raising Day
CISF Raising Day is celebrated in the memory of the establishment of the same in the year 1969 on the same day that is March 10. On this day the CISF is honored and thanked by the government and the citizens of India for its services towards the country.
March 11: No Smoking Day
No Smoking Day is observed on every second Wednesday in the month of March to encourage every human being around the globe to quit smoking.
March 14: International Day of Action for Rivers
This day is celebrated in order to remove the dams and restore the rivers. The people are made aware of the harmful effects of dams and are encouraged to avoid building them.
March 15: World’s Consumer Rights Day
Started by John F Kennedy in the year 1962 when he spoke about the rights of the consumer on the 15th of March.
March 16: National Vaccination Day
National Vaccination Day is celebrated on the 16th of March every year to increase the awareness of the eradication of polio. This day was first celebrated on March 16 of 1995 when the first dose of polio was given.
March 20:
1) International Day of Happiness
It is the day that encourages international happiness, wellbeing, and freedom of every life on the face of this earth.
2) UN French Language Day
UN French Language Day is also celebrated on the 20th of March every year to spread awareness about the history and culture of all the 6 official languages of the world body.
March 21:
1) International Day of the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
This day is observed on the memory of the 69 peaceful protesters who were killed by the police open firing on 21st March 1960. This day encourages people in the world to boycott racial discrimination completely.
2) World Poetry Day
This day was started by UNESCO in the year 1999 in order to celebrate linguistic diversity and preserve endangered languages.
3) World Down Syndrome Day
The celebration of this day began in the year 2006. This day is celebrated in order to spread awareness about this disease caused due to genetic disorder in the 21st chromosome.
4) International Day of Forests
This day celebrated to encourage planting as many trees through national, international and local campaigns.
March 22: World Water Day
This day raises awareness of those millions of people who don’t have access to safe water. This day is celebrated to encourage people to use water wisely.
March 23: World Meteorological Day
This day marks the establishment of the world meteorological organization. It keeps us informed about the day to day weather and hazards like earthquakes, floods, etc.
