The name of March comes from Martius, the first month of the earliest Roman calendar. It was named after Mars, the Roman god of war.
March was the time of year to resume military campaigns that had been interrupted by winter. It is also a month of celebration and awareness, marked by various global observances.
01MarBosnia and Herzegovina Independence Day
Bosnia and Herzegovina declared independence from Yugoslavia on March 1, 1992.
01MarNuclear Victims Remembrance Day
Nuclear Victims Remembrance Day is celebrated in the Marshall Islands on March 1, as a tribute to the victims of the 1954 Bikini Atoll Hydrogen Bomb explosion.
03MarBulgaria Liberation Day
Liberation Day in Bulgaria is celebrated on March 2 each year and commemorates the liberation of the country during the events of the Russo-Turkish War.
06MarGhana Independence Day
March 6 marks the unification of Gold Coast, Ashanti, the Northern Territories, and British Togoland as an independent dominion with the name Ghana. The day is now celebrated as the Independence Day in the country.
09MarKosovo Constitution Day
Kosovo Constitution Day is celebrated on April 9. This Day commemorates the adoption of the constitution of Kosovo in 2008.
11MarSaudi Arabia Flag Day
On March 11, Saudi Arabia celebrates Flag Day, honoring the national emblem. It’s a day that commemorates the adoption of the flag by King Abdulaziz in 1937, reflecting the nation’s identity and values.
11MarLithuania Independence Restoration Day
The Independence Restoration Day marks the Re-Establishment of the State of Lithuania. It is a national holiday along with the Es-Establishment of the Statehood (February 16) and Statehood Day (July 6).
12MarNational Day of Mauritius
National Day of Mauritius is celebrated on March 12, a Celebration of Mauritius’ independence from Britain in 1968.
15MarHungary Memorial Day of 1848 Revolution
Memorial Day of the 1848 Revolution is to commemorate the war that led to the independence of Hungary from the Austrian Empire.
18MarAruba National Anthem and Flag Day
Aruba National Anthem and Flag Day is celebrated on March 18. This day commemorates the national flag of Aruba, along with the official anthem “Aruba Dushi Tera”, which was adopted on March 18, 1976. The celebration marks the Kingdom of the Netherlands giving Aruba an autonomous status.
20MarTunisia Independence Day
Tunisia declared independence from France on March 20, 1956. The day is celebrated as the Tunisian Independence Day and is a national holiday.
21MarNamibia Independence Day
Namibia Independence Day is celebrated on March 21 every year. It commemorates the country’s independence from South African colonial rule in 1990.
23MarPakistan Day
Pakistan Day is celebrated on March 23 each year, commemorating the Lahore Resolution of 1940. This day marks the official call for an independent state, which eventually led to the creation of Pakistan.
25MarGreece Independence Day
Greece celebrates its independence day on March 25, which is the traditional starting date of the Greek War of Independence. The day marks the declaration of independence from the Ottoman Empire.
26MarMartyr’s Day of Mali
Martyr’s Day of Mali also known as Democracy Day is observed on March 26 to honor those who died in the Malian Coup d’etat 1991.
26MarBangladesh Independence Day
On March 27, 1971, Bangladesh declared independence from Pakistan which is now celebrated as the Independence Day in the country and is a national holiday.
31MarFreedom Day of Malta
Freedom Day of Malta is celebrated on March 31 annually, marking the withdrawal of British troops and the Royal Navy from Malta in 1979.
Along with the dates of national relevance, there are other important dates in March that cover topics from women’s empowerment to environmental conservation, promoting awareness, appreciation, and action on various global issues. It begins with International Women’s Day (March 8), honoring the achievements and contributions of women worldwide. The month also highlights important health issues, such as kidney disease and tuberculosis, through World Kidney Day (March 9) and World Tuberculosis Day (March 24). Additionally, March celebrates the wonders of mathematics on Pi Day (March 14), Irish heritage on St. Patrick’s Day (March 17), and the importance of conservation on World Water Day (March 22) and Earth Hour (the last Saturday of March).