Important Days in March
In most competitive exams, one of the most important topics is the list of Important Days in March that occur in a calendar year. Here we will try to give the list of these important National and International days in the month of March.
List of Some Important Days in March
| Dates | Important Days | Purpose of the Day |
|---|---|---|
| 1st March | World Civil Defence Day | It is celebrated for the awareness in prevention and self-protection measures in the event of accidents or disasters. |
| 1st March | Zero Discrimination Day | It is celebrated to promote equality before the law and in practice throughout all of the member countries of the UN. |
| 3rd March | World Wildlife day | It is celebrated to raise awareness of the world’s wild fauna and flora. |
| 3rd March | World Hearing Day | To raise awareness on how to prevent deafness and hearing loss and promote ear and hearing care across the world. |
| 4th March | National Security Day | To praise the work of security forces who plays a major role in the security of people of the nation. |
| 4th March | World Day of the Fight Against Sexual Exploitation | To create awareness against sexual exploitation, which involves women and children. |
| 7th March | Jan Aushadhi Diwas | To create awareness about the use of generic medicines. |
| 8th March | International Women’s Day | To celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. |
| 10th March | CISF Raising Day | To create awareness to cooperate with the CISF to maintain peace and security in the country. |
| 2nd Monday of March | English New Year, Global family day | It is an annual celebration observed by people all over the Commonwealth in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean and Americas, the Pacific and Europe. |
| 2nd Wednesday of March | No Smoking Day | To raise awareness about the harmful health effects of smoking in daily life. |
| 2nd Thursday of March | World Kidney Day | To raise awareness of the importance of our kidneys and to reduce the frequency and impact of kidney disease. |
| 13th March | World Sleep Day | To raise awareness of the benefits of good and healthy sleep. |
| 14th March | International Day of Mathematics / Pi Day | To celebrate the beauty and importance of mathematics in our daily life. |
| 15th March | World Consumer Rights Day | To promote and awareness about the basic rights of all consumers. |
| 16th March | National Vaccination Day | To convey the importance of vaccination to the people in the country. |
| 18th March | Global Recycling Day | To help in preserving our precious primary resources and securing the future of our planet. |
| 20th March | International Day of Happiness | To recognize the importance of happiness in the lives of people around the world. |
| 20th March | World Sparrow Day | To create awareness of sparrows and other birds to the rapidly changing environment. |
| 20th March | UN French Language Day | To respect multilingualism and cultural diversity. |
| 20th March | World Frog Day | To raise awareness about these amazing creatures and their ecological importance. |
| 21st March | International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination | It aims to remind people of the negative consequences of racial discrimination. |
| 21st March | World Poetry Day | To promote reading, writing, publishing, and teaching poetry throughout the world. |
| 21st March | International Day of Forests | To raise awareness of the trees and forests across the world. |
| 21st March | World Puppetry Day | To praise puppet theaters artists. |
| 21st March | World Down Syndrome Day | To raise awareness of what Down syndrome is, what it means to have Down syndrome, and how people with Down syndrome play a vital role in our lives and communities. |
| 22nd March | World Water Day | To raise awareness about the importance of water and conservation of water for future generations. |
| 23rd March | World Meteorological Day | To keep the constant watch on the weather and climate for a better life and future. |
| 24th March | World Tuberculosis Day | To create awareness about Tuberculosis and efforts to eliminate the disease. |
| 25th March | International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade | To the honour and remember those who suffered and died at the hands of the brutal slavery system. |
| 25th March | International Day of Solidarity with Detained and Missing Staff Members | This is a day to mobilize action, demand justice, and strengthen our resolve to protect UN staff and peacekeepers, as well as our colleagues in the non-governmental community and the press. |
| 27th March | World Theatre Day | To encourage people to celebrate performing their arts. |
| 31st March | International Transgender Day of Visibility | To raising awareness of discrimination faced by transgender people worldwide, as well as a celebration of their contributions to society. |
| 31st March | World Backup Day | It is the reminder of the important digital information plays in our daily lives, and to check up on existing backups to make sure they are being properly made and that they can be easily restored. |
| 31st March | International Drug Checking Day | To remind people to test their knowledge about drugs and their effects. |
| Last Saturday of March | Earth Hour | To create awareness for global warming with a simple message to switch off non-essential lights for one hour 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. |
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