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Important Days in March 2026
All national and international days in March with dates and the key facts asked in competitive exams. Useful for school assemblies too.
March 2026: list of important days
| Date | Day | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 3 March | World Wildlife Day CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species) was signed on 3 March 1973. | International |
| 4 March | National Safety Day Marks the founding of India's National Safety Council in 1966. | National |
| 8 March | International Women's Day A global day celebrating women's achievements and calling for gender equality. | International |
| 15 March | World Consumer Rights Day Inspired by US President John F. Kennedy's 1962 address on consumer rights. | International |
| 20 March | International Day of Happiness & World Sparrow Day The UN's Day of Happiness has been observed since 2013. | International |
| 21 March | International Day of Forests & World Poetry Day Both are UN-recognised observances held on 21 March. | International |
| 22 March | World Water Day A UN observance since 1993 focusing on freshwater. | International |
| 23 March | Shaheed Diwas & World Meteorological Day Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev were executed on 23 March 1931; the WMO Convention came into force on 23 March 1950. | National |
| 24 March | World Tuberculosis Day Robert Koch announced the discovery of the TB bacterium on 24 March 1882. | International |
| 27 March | World Theatre Day Initiated by the International Theatre Institute in 1961. | International |
Important days in March: FAQ
- What are the important days in March 2026?
- 3 March: World Wildlife Day; 4 March: National Safety Day; 8 March: International Women's Day; 15 March: World Consumer Rights Day; 20 March: International Day of Happiness & World Sparrow Day; 21 March: International Day of Forests & World Poetry Day; 22 March: World Water Day; 23 March: Shaheed Diwas & World Meteorological Day; 24 March: World Tuberculosis Day; 27 March: World Theatre Day.
- Which national days are observed in India in March?
- National Safety Day (4 March), Shaheed Diwas & World Meteorological Day (23 March).
- Which international days fall in March?
- World Wildlife Day (3 March), International Women's Day (8 March), World Consumer Rights Day (15 March), International Day of Happiness & World Sparrow Day (20 March), International Day of Forests & World Poetry Day (21 March), World Water Day (22 March), World Tuberculosis Day (24 March), World Theatre Day (27 March).