March Awareness Days 2027 (UK) and National Days

There are 175 awareness days, weeks and months in March 2027. The ones people look up most: Neurodiversity Celebration Week (15 to 19 March), Read Across America Day / Dr Seuss Day (2 March), Spring Equinox (First Day of Spring) (20 March), Global Recycling Day (18 March) and International Day of Happiness (20 March).

Updated 24 October 2026

133

Single-day events

26

Awareness weeks

16

Awareness months

175

Total events

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Key March 2027 awareness days

1–31 MarMonth1 Mar to 31 MarMonthHealth & WellbeingUSDevelopmental Disabilities Awareness Month 2027US · 1–31 Mar

1–31 MarMonth1 Mar to 31 MarMonthFood & NutritionUSNational Nutrition Month 2027US · 1–31 Mar

2 Mar2 MarTuesdayCommunityInternationalRead Across America Day / Dr Seuss Day 2027International · Tue 2 Mar

10 Mar10 MarWednesdayHealth & WellbeingUKNational No Smoking Day 2027UK · Wed 10 Mar

15–19 MarWeek15 Mar to 19 MarWeekCommunityInternationalNeurodiversity Celebration Week 2027International · 15–19 Mar

18 Mar18 MarThursdayEnvironmentInternationalGlobal Recycling Day 2027International · Thu 18 Mar

20 Mar20 MarSaturdayEducation & YouthUKSpring Equinox (First Day of Spring) 2027UK · Sat 20 Mar

20 Mar20 MarSaturdayHealth & WellbeingAustraliaInternational Day of Happiness 2027Australia · Sat 20 Mar

Awareness Months in March 202716

Ramadan 2027 100 Miles In March For Mind 2027 Brain Injury Awareness Month 2027 Brain Tumour Awareness Month 2027 Dechox 2027 Deep-Vein Thrombosis Awareness Month 2027 Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month 2027 Endometriosis Awareness Month 2027 Marie Curie Great Daffodil Appeal 2027 Mustache March 2027 National Bed Month 2027 National Irish-American Heritage Month 2027 National Nutrition Month 2027 National Save Your Vision Month 2027 Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month 2027 Walk All Over Cancer 2027

All March 2027 Awareness Days by Date

1 Mar1 MarMondayCountry National DaysInternationalBosnia and Herzegovina Independence DayInternational · Mon 1 Mar

1 Mar1 MarMondayEnvironmentInternationalWorld Seagrass Day 2027International · Mon 1 Mar

1 Mar1 MarMondayCommunityInternationalZero Discrimination Day 2027International · Mon 1 Mar

1 Mar1 MarMondayFood & NutritionUSNational Peanut Butter Lover’s Day 2027US · Mon 1 Mar

1 Mar1 MarMondayEducation & YouthAustraliaSelf Injury/Harm Awareness Day SIAD 2027Australia · Mon 1 Mar

1 Mar1 MarMondayCommunityUKSt David’s Day 2027UK · Mon 1 Mar

1 Mar1 MarMondayArts & CultureUSCasimir Pulaski DayUS · Mon 1 Mar

1 Mar1 MarMondayFun & QuirkyUSFun Facts About Names DayUS · Mon 1 Mar

1 Mar1 MarMondayAnimals & WildlifeUSNational Pig DayUS · Mon 1 Mar

1–6 MarWeek1 Mar to 6 MarWeekEducation & YouthUKNational Careers Week 2027UK · 1–6 Mar

1–7 MarWeek1 Mar to 7 MarWeekFood & NutritionUKBritish Pie Week 2027UK · 1–7 Mar

1–7 MarWeek1 Mar to 7 MarWeekEducation & YouthUKEndometriosis Awareness Week 2027UK · 1–7 Mar

1–7 MarWeek1 Mar to 7 MarWeekFood & NutritionUKNational Butchers Week 2027UK · 1–7 Mar

1–7 MarWeek1 Mar to 7 MarWeekCommunityInternationalNo More Week 2027International · 1–7 Mar

2 Mar2 MarTuesdayCountry National DaysInternationalEthiopia — Adwa Victory DayInternational · Tue 2 Mar

2 Mar2 MarTuesdayEducation & YouthUKNational Old Stuff Day 2027UK · Tue 2 Mar

2 Mar2 MarTuesdayCommunityInternationalRead Across America Day / Dr Seuss Day 2027International · Tue 2 Mar

2 Mar2 MarTuesdayAnimals & WildlifeInternationalInternational Rescue Cat DayInternational · Tue 2 Mar

2 Mar2 MarTuesdayFood & NutritionUSNational Banana Cream Pie DayUS · Tue 2 Mar

3 Mar3 MarWednesdayCountry National DaysInternationalBulgaria — Liberation Day (National Day)International · Wed 3 Mar

3 Mar3 MarWednesdayDisability AwarenessUKDyscalculia Awareness Day 2027UK · Wed 3 Mar

3 Mar3 MarWednesdayHealth & WellbeingInternationalWorld Hearing Day 2027International · Wed 3 Mar

3 Mar3 MarWednesdayEnvironmentInternationalWorld Wildlife DayInternational · Wed 3 Mar

3 Mar3 MarWednesdayCommunityUSCaregiver Appreciation DayUS · Wed 3 Mar

4 Mar4 MarThursdayHealth & WellbeingAustraliaInternational HPV Awareness Day (IHAD) 2027Australia · Thu 4 Mar

4 Mar4 MarThursdayArts & CultureUKWorld Book Day 2027UK · Thu 4 Mar

4 Mar4 MarThursdayFood & NutritionAustraliaWorld Obesity Day 2027Australia · Thu 4 Mar

4 Mar4 MarThursdayEducation & YouthUSNational Grammar DayUS · Thu 4 Mar

4 Mar4 MarThursdayArts & CultureUSMarching Band DayUS · Thu 4 Mar

4 Mar4 MarThursdayFood & NutritionUSNational Snack DayUS · Thu 4 Mar

4 Mar4 MarThursdayCommunityUSNational Sons DayUS · Thu 4 Mar

5 Mar5 MarFridayBusiness & FinanceInternationalEmployee Appreciation Day 2027International · Fri 5 Mar

5 Mar5 MarFridayCommunityInternationalSt Piran’s Day 2027International · Fri 5 Mar

5 Mar5 MarFridayHealth & WellbeingInternationalDissociative Identity Disorder Awareness DayInternational · Fri 5 Mar

5 Mar5 MarFridayFood & NutritionUSNational Cheese Doodle DayUS · Fri 5 Mar

5 Mar5 MarFridayGlobal & NationalInternationalInternational Day for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation AwarenessInternational · Fri 5 Mar

5 Mar5 MarFridayCancerUSNational Dress in Blue DayUS · Fri 5 Mar

5 Mar5 MarFridayCommunityUKOverseas NHS Workers DayUK · Fri 5 Mar

5 Mar5 MarFridayFun & QuirkyUSNational Middle Name Pride DayUS · Fri 5 Mar

5–14 MarWeek5 Mar to 14 MarWeekScience & TechnologyUKBritish Science Week 2027UK · 5–14 Mar

6 Mar6 MarSaturdayHealth & WellbeingUSDentist’s Day in the USA 2027US · Sat 6 Mar

6 Mar6 MarSaturdayFood & NutritionUSNational Oreo Cookie DayUS · Sat 6 Mar

6 Mar6 MarSaturdayFun & QuirkyUSNational Dress DayUS · Sat 6 Mar

6 Mar6 MarSaturdayScience & TechnologyInternationalOpen Data DayInternational · Sat 6 Mar

6 Mar6 MarSaturdayArts & CultureUSDay of the DudeUS · Sat 6 Mar

6 Mar6 MarSaturdayGlobal & NationalInternationalGhana Independence DayInternational · Sat 6 Mar

6–16 MarWeek6 Mar to 16 MarWeekArts & CultureUSIditarod Trail Sled Dog RaceUS · 6–16 Mar

7 Mar7 MarSundayCommunityUKMothers Day UK 2027 (Mothering Sunday)UK · Sun 7 Mar

7 Mar7 MarSundayFood & NutritionUSNational Cereal Day 2027US · Sun 7 Mar

7 Mar7 MarSundayHealth & WellbeingInternationalCavernoma Awareness DayInternational · Sun 7 Mar

7–13 MarWeek7 Mar to 13 MarWeekHealth & WellbeingInternationalInternational Parental Mental Health Awareness Week 2027International · 7–13 Mar

7–13 MarWeek7 Mar to 13 MarWeekHealth & WellbeingAustraliaWorld Glaucoma Week 2027Australia · 7–13 Mar

8 Mar8 MarMondayCommunityInternationalInternational Women’s Day 2027International · Mon 8 Mar

8 Mar8 MarMondayCommunityInternationalCOVID-19 Day of Reflection 2027International · Mon 8 Mar

8 Mar8 MarMondayScience & TechnologyUSNational Retro Video Game DayUS · Mon 8 Mar

8 Mar8 MarMondayArts & CultureInternationalInternational Women’s Collaboration Brew DayInternational · Mon 8 Mar

8 Mar8 MarMondayGlobal & NationalInternationalCommonwealth DayInternational · Mon 8 Mar

8 Mar8 MarMondayArts & CultureAustraliaEight Hours DayAustralia · Mon 8 Mar

8–14 MarWeek8 Mar to 14 MarWeekEducation & YouthUKHealthcare Science Week 2027UK · 8–14 Mar

9 Mar9 MarTuesdayArts & CultureUSNational Barbie DayUS · Tue 9 Mar

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Frequently Asked Questions

What national days are in March 2027?+

There are 175 national days, awareness days, and observances in March 2027. This includes 133 single-day events, 26 awareness weeks, and 16 awareness months covering health, community, food, education, and more.

What awareness month is March?+

March 2027 is home to 16 awareness months and month-long campaigns. Browse the full list above to discover all the causes and observances being marked throughout the month.

What holidays and special days are in March?+

March 2027 includes 133 single-day events, 26 awareness weeks, and 16 awareness months. These range from international observances and national days to fun and quirky celebrations.

How many awareness days are in March?+

There are 175 total awareness events in March 2027. This includes national days, international observances, awareness weeks, and month-long campaigns. Awareness Days maintains one of the most comprehensive calendars of these events.

What is March known for?+

March is known for 175 awareness days and national observances. It is a key month for awareness campaigns, with 16 month-long observances and 26 awareness weeks running alongside 133 individual days.