Friday
March 3
25 holidays and observances fall on this day.
World Day of Prayer
World Day of Prayer is a global ecumenical event held annually on the first Friday of March.
World Wildlife Day
World Wildlife Day is celebrated on March 3rd every year, highlighting the critical importance of protecting our planet's wildlife.
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.
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 Employee Appreciation Day
National Employee Appreciation Day recognizes worker contributions on the first Friday of March.
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 Dress in Blue Day
National Dress in Blue Day promotes colon cancer awareness on the first Friday of 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.
National Speech and Debate Education Day
National Speech and Debate Education Day celebrates student oratory and occurs on the first Friday of March.
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.
Middle Name Pride Day
Middle Name Pride Day celebrates hidden names on the Friday of the first full week in March.
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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International GM's Day
International GM's Day celebrates tabletop role-playing game masters every March 4.
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.
World Day of Fight against Sexual Exploitation
World Day of Fight against Sexual Exploitation raises awareness and protects human dignity every March 4.
International Scrap Booking Industry Day
International Scrapbooking Industry Day is an annual observance on March 4 honoring the professional craft and memory-keeping business.
International Open Data Day
International Open Data Day promotes global transparency and data innovation on the first Saturday of March.
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