Thursday
March 3
21 holidays and observances fall on this day.
World Wildlife Day
World Wildlife Day is celebrated on March 3rd every year, highlighting the critical importance of protecting our planet's wildlife.
World Book Day in the UK and Ireland
World Book Day celebrates literacy and reading in the UK and Ireland on the first Thursday of March.
International Ear Care Day (World Hearing Day)
World Hearing Day is a global health observance on March 3 to promote ear care and prevent hearing loss.
International Irish Whiskey Day
International Irish Whiskey Day is an annual celebration held on March 3 to honor the heritage and styles of Irish whiskey.
March Full Moon
The March Full Moon is a seasonal event marking the transition to spring on the first full moon of the month.
National I Want You to be Happy Day
National I Want You to be Happy Day is an annual observance on March 3 dedicated to performing selfless acts of kindness for others.
National Anthem Day
National Anthem Day is an annual observance on March 3 commemorating the 1931 adoption of The Star-Spangled Banner.
Navy Reserves Birthday
Navy Reserves Birthday is an annual military observance on March 3 commemorating the 1915 founding of the U.S. Navy Reserve.
National Hospitalist Day
National Hospitalist Day honors inpatient medical providers and is held on the first Thursday in March.
National If Pets Had Thumbs Day
National If Pets Had Thumbs Day is a whimsical annual observance on March 3 that imagines pets with human-like dexterity.
National Cold Cuts Day
National Cold Cuts Day is an annual food holiday on March 3 that celebrates the history and variety of sliced deli meats.
Unique Names Day
Unique Names Day is an annual observance on the Tuesday of the first full week in March to celebrate rare and distinctive names.
Caregiver Appreciation Day
Caregiver Appreciation Day is an annual observance held on March 3 to honor those providing care to the ill and elderly.
National Soup it Forward Day
National Soup it Forward Day is an annual observance on March 3 that encourages sharing homemade soup to spread kindness.
National Mulled Wine Day
National Mulled Wine Day is an annual celebration on March 3 dedicated to the ancient tradition of heated and spiced wine.
Talk in Third Person Day
Talk in Third Person Day is an annual observance on March 3 that encourages speaking about oneself in the third person.
Simplify Your Life Day
Simplify Your Life Day is an annual observance on March 3 that promotes minimalism and the reduction of clutter.
33 Flavors Day
33 Flavors Day is an annual food observance on March 3 that encourages the exploration of diverse culinary tastes.
Missouri Compromise Day
Missouri Compromise Day is an annual historical observance on March 3 commemorating the 1820 legislation that balanced free and slave states.
Lantern Festival
The Lantern Festival is a traditional lunar holiday observed on the 15th day of the first lunar month.
Canadian Bacon Day
Canadian Bacon Day is a food holiday observed annually on March 3 to celebrate lean pork loin back bacon.
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Holi
Holi is a vibrant Hindu festival of colors celebrated on the last full moon of the Phalguna month.
World Day of Prayer
World Day of Prayer is a global ecumenical event held annually on the first Friday of March.
International GM's Day
International GM's Day celebrates tabletop role-playing game masters every March 4.
National Day of Unplugging (Global Day of Unplugging)
National Day of Unplugging (Global Day of Unplugging) is a 24-hour digital detox starting the first Friday of March.
Global Day of the Engineer
Global Day of the Engineer is celebrated on March 4th. This day shines a spotlight on the immense contributions of engineers across the globe.
World Obesity Day
World Obesity Day is an annual global health event on March 4 to promote practical solutions for the obesity crisis.
Toy Soldier Day
Toy Soldier Day celebrates miniature figures and role-playing communities annually on March 4.
International HPV Awareness Day
International HPV Awareness Day promotes education on the human papillomavirus and cancer prevention every March 4.