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March 2026 Days

National, international and awareness days in March 2026, in date order.

1Sunday, March 1, 2026

Zero Discrimination Day March 1 Awareness A UNAIDS day celebrating everyone's right to live a full and productive life with dignity, free from discrimination.

3Tuesday, March 3, 2026

World Wildlife Day March 3 International A UN day celebrating wild animals and plants and raising awareness of the threats they face.

8Sunday, March 8, 2026

International Women’s Day March 8 International A global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women and calling for gender equality.

20Friday, March 20, 2026

Eid al-Fitr March 20 Religious The Muslim festival that marks the end of Ramadan, the month of fasting, with prayers, charity, family visits and festive meals. International Day of Happiness March 20 International A UN day that recognises happiness and well-being as universal goals and calls for public policies that put people's well-being first.

21Saturday, March 21, 2026

International Day of Forests March 21 International A UN day celebrating forests and trees and their role in climate, water, biodiversity and livelihoods. World Down Syndrome Day March 21 International A UN-recognised day raising awareness of Down syndrome and celebrating the lives and rights of people with it. World Poetry Day March 21 International A UNESCO day celebrating poetry as one of humanity's oldest and most diverse forms of expression.

22Sunday, March 22, 2026

World Water Day March 22 International A UN day focused on the importance of fresh water and on reaching safe water and sanitation for everyone.

24Tuesday, March 24, 2026

World Tuberculosis Day March 24 International A global health day raising awareness of tuberculosis, one of the world's deadliest infectious diseases.

26Thursday, March 26, 2026

Independence Day (Bangladesh) March 26 National Bangladesh's national day marking the declaration of independence on March 26, 1971.

28Saturday, March 28, 2026

Earth Hour March 28 Awareness A worldwide movement in which people switch off non-essential lights for one hour as a symbol of commitment to the planet.