March awareness days to inspire your social media content
There are LOTS of March awareness days to inspire your social media content this month – so be selective – choose the ones that you know will connect with your ideal customers around a common interest. Do try to avoid using them too often as this could detract from your key message.
Select a few of the March awareness days that you can hang some content around. If you feel like you’re forcing it, then it probably isn’t the right day for you. These days are here to help you to tell a business story or to support how you market your product or service.
As a UK business I try to list all the UK national days, and all the key international awareness days. I’ve highlighted a few of my favourites at the top of the blog, and listed the rest of the special days for March below.
Tap on each of the events below and they will take you directly to the organiser’s page or to more info.
*If I’ve missed any key dates, I apologise, this is no easy job and I’m providing this to you for free. Please check all dates before using them in your marketing. It is your responsibility to check the accuracy of the information. I’m just sharing my own research to make life easier for you. Lastly please do bring any dates I have missed to my attention and I can add them in for others to view.
Special dates in March - the highlights
Meet the MakerMarch
A month long challenge that helps you to talk to your followers about every aspect of your small creative business!
Women's History MonthMarch
Time to celebrate the often overlooked contribution that women have made to history, culture and society.
No Selfies Day16th March
There's nothing wrong with a selfie but what else could you capture today for your social media feed?
Day of Happiness20th March
Wellbeing matters more than ever, so take some time today to do something that brings you happiness.
March Awareness Days
Marie Curie Great Daffodil Appeal
Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
1 March – National Peanut Butter Lovers Day (US)
1 March – Zero Discrimination Day
2 March – World Teen Mental Wellness Day
3-8 March – National Careers Week (2026 dates not released yet)
3 March – Chinese Lantern Festival
4-10 March – Cultivation Street Week (2026 dates not released yet)
6 March – Employee Appreciation Day (US)
6-15 March British Science Week
8 March – International Women’s Day
9 March – National Barbie Day (US)
9 March – National Day of Reflection
9 March – Dishwasher Appreciation Day (US)
9-13 March – Food Waste Action Week
10 March National Napping Day (US)
10 March – Organise Your Home Office Day
12 March – Plant a Flower Day (US)
13 March – University Mental Health day
13 March – Spread Goodness Day
13-22 March – English Tourism Week
14 March – International Ask a Question Day
15 March – True Confessions Day
16-22 March – Brain Awareness Week
16-22 March – Nutrition and Hydration Week
16-20 March – Neurodiversity Week
18 March – Global Recycling Day
18 March – Awkward Moments Day
19 March – International Read to Me Day
19 March – International Client Day
20 March – Spring Equinox. First day of Spring
20 March – World Storytelling Day
21 March – World Downs Syndrome Day & Awareness Week
21 March – International Day of Forests
21 March – Single Parents Day (US but gaining momentum in the UK)
22 March – National Goof Off Day
23 March – National Puppy Day (US)
24 March – National Cocktail Day
26 March – Social Prescribing Day
27 March – World Theatre Day 2026 date not released yet
27 March – National Skipping Day
30 March – Bipolar Awareness Day
31 March – Transgender Day of Visibility
30 March – British Summer Time!
31st March – 6th April – School Football Week 2026 date not released yet
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I hope this list of March’s special awareness days helps inspire some fresh content. Are there any opportunities to share a funny/business/personal story that might resonate with your community and/or your ideal customer?
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