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Clear filtersInternational Women's Day - March 8, the global day celebrating women's achievements and calling for gender equality
International Women's Day on March 8 is a global day celebrating women's social, economic, cultural, and political achievements. Observed since the early 1900s, a public holiday in several countries, and an occasion for activism on gender equality in many more.
International Day of Forests - March 21, the UN-recognised day celebrating and raising awareness of forests
International Day of Forests on March 21 is a UN-recognised annual day first observed in 2012, established by UN General Assembly Resolution 67/200 in 2012. Celebrates the importance of all types of forests, raises awareness of deforestation and biodiversity loss. Adopted from the World Forestry Day (1971). Not a public holiday.
International Day of Happiness - March 20, the UN resolution, and why Bhutan led the campaign
International Day of Happiness on March 20 is a UN-recognised international observance established by UN General Assembly Resolution 66/281 in 2012. Inspired by Bhutan's Gross National Happiness index. Observed worldwide with happiness-themed events, reports, and the UN's annual World Happiness Report. Not a public holiday.
World Poetry Day - March 21, the UNESCO observance on poetry
World Poetry Day on March 21 is a UNESCO-recognised international observance celebrating poetry as a cultural and linguistic heritage. Established by UNESCO in 1999. Not a public holiday.
World Sleep Day - the World Sleep Society observance on sleep health
World Sleep Day is the annual World Sleep Society observance of sleep health, sleep disorders, and the social importance of sleep. Held on the Friday before the Spring Equinox (March 14-15 most years). Established in 2008 by the World Sleep Society, hosted in different cities annually.
World Water Day - March 22, the UN observance on water and sanitation
World Water Day on March 22 is a UN-recognised international observance focused on the importance of freshwater and sustainable water management. Established by the UN General Assembly in 1992, first celebrated in 1993. Not a public holiday.
World Wildlife Day - March 3, the UN observance on wild fauna and flora
World Wildlife Day on March 3 is a UN-recognised international observance celebrating wild animals and plants. Established by the UN General Assembly in 2013. Not a public holiday.