Spring Forward: March 2024 Holidays and Observances

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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 with symbol

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:

 

Time to stock up?

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March 8 is International Women’s Day.

What is Ramadan? How Muslims Observe Their Holiest Month

Ramadan begins on March 10.

March Holidays and Observances  

All of March

Women’s History Month

 

March 1

World Compliment Day

 

Black Women’s Appreciation Day

 

National Employee Appreciation Day

 

National Day of Unplugging

Want some ideas for keeping your day device-free? Try these:

 

March 3

Caregiver Appreciation Day

 

March 4

National Sons Day

 

March 8

International Women’s Day

 

National Proofreading Day

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Pi Day is March 14.

Happy Lepre-cones St. Patrick's Day dessert recipe

St. Patrick’s Day is March 17.

 

March 10

Ramadan begins (Islam)

 

Daylight Saving Time begins

 

March 11

National Napping Day

 

March 14

Pi Day

 

Popcorn Lover’s Day

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March 19 is the first day of Spring.

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Absolutely Incredible Kid Day is March 21.

 

March 17

St Patrick’s Day

 

March 18

National Awkward Moments Day

 

March 19

First Day of Spring

 

National Let’s Laugh Day

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Purim begins at sunset on March 23.

What is Holi?

Holi begins at sundown on March 24.

 

March 21

World Poetry Day

 

Absolutely Incredible Kid Day

 

March 22

National Goof Off Day

 

March 23

Purim begins at sunset (Jewish)

 

National Puppy Day

 

March 24

Purim ends at sunset (Jewish)

 

Holi begins at sundown (Hindu)

 

March 25

Holi ends at sundown (Hindu)

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International Transgender Day of Visibility is March 31.

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Easter is March 31.

 

March 26

National Make Up Your Own Holiday Day

 

March 30

National Doctor’s Day

 

March 31

Easter

 

International Transgender Day of Visibility

 

National Crayon Day

 

World Backup Day

More Ideas for March  

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

March Celebration Planner  

Download this March Celebration Planner page to help you keep all your special moments organized. IT’S FREE!

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Digital Wallpapers  

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Download your free March 2024 digital wallpapers below, illustrated by a Hallmark artist.

DESKTOP WALLPAPER | MOBILE WALLPAPER

March Birthday Cake Toppers  

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Show some love to the lucky March babies you’re celebrating with these free downloadable cake toppers!