March is a big month filled with cultural celebrations, observances, and global awareness days. From honouring heritage and promoting equality to celebrating women, neurodiversity, and the environment, this month offers numerous opportunities for learning and reflection. Find out what's happening in March 2025!

Cultural Calendar Dates For March 2025

📅 St. David's Day | 1 March 2025
👉 Celebrate Wales' patron saint with parades, traditional foods like Welsh cakes, and cultural festivities.

📅 Gender Equality Month | March 2025
👉 A global call to action for advancing gender equality and empowering women and girls everywhere.

📅 National Women’s History Month | March 2025
👉 Celebrate the contributions and achievements of women throughout history, reflecting on the ongoing fight for gender equality.

📅 Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month | March 2025
👉 Raise awareness and promote inclusion of people with developmental disabilities, celebrating their abilities and achievements.

📅 Ethnic Equality Month | March 2025
👉 Promote equality for all ethnic groups, combating discrimination and celebrating cultural diversity.

📅 World Wildlife Day | 3 March 2025
👉 Celebrate and raise awareness about wildlife conservation efforts to protect the planet’s biodiversity.

📅 Mardi Gras | 4 March 2025
👉 Known for vibrant parades and costumes, this festive day is celebrated before the Christian season of Lent.

📅 Ash Wednesday | 5 March 2025
👉 Marks the beginning of Lent in the Christian calendar, a time for fasting, reflection, and penance leading up to Easter.

📅 Equal Pay Day | 5 March 2025
👉 Raise awareness of the gender pay gap and advocate for equal pay for equal work.

📅 World Book Day (UK) | 6 March 2025
👉 Dive into the joy of reading with activities, events, and character dress-ups celebrating literature.

📅 Global Day of Unplugging | 7-8 March 2025
👉 Disconnect from digital devices from sundown on 7 March to sundown on 8 March to reconnect with the world around you.

📅 British Science Week | 7-16 March 2025
👉 A celebration of science, technology, engineering, and maths (STEM) aimed at inspiring people of all ages. Explore PepTalk’s marvellous STEM keynote speakers.

📅 International Women’s Day | 8 March 2025
👉 Recognise and honour the achievements of women globally, advocating for gender equality. At PepTalk we have a great line up of both virtual and in-person IWD keynote speakers to help you celebrate this day with your team.

» READ MORE: International Women's Day 2025: Join the conversation to champion gender equality and support women worldwide.

📅 World Sleep Day | 14 March 2025
👉 Raise awareness about the importance of sleep for overall health and well-being. Discover PepTalk’s top sleep speakers.

📅 St. Patrick’s Day | 17 March 2025
👉 Celebrate Irish culture with parades, music, and festivities honouring St. Patrick.

📅 Neurodiversity Celebration Week | 17-23 March 2025
👉 Celebrate neurodiversity and promote understanding, recognising the unique strengths of neurodivergent individuals.

» EXPLORE: Top Neurodiversity Speakers

📅 Shakespeare Week | 17-23 March 2025
👉 Introduce young people to the works of Shakespeare through performances and educational activities.

📅 Global Recycling Day | 18 March 2025
👉 Highlight the importance of recycling to preserve the planet for future generations.

» READ MORE: What Is Greenwashing And How To Spot It In Everyday Products

📅 Spring Equinox (Northern Hemisphere) | 20 March 2025
👉 Welcome the start of spring, with longer days and warmer weather ahead.

📅 Nowruz | 20 March 2025
👉 Celebrate the Persian New Year with family gatherings, festive meals, and cultural traditions.

📅 World Poetry Day | 21 March 2025
👉 Celebrate the power of poetry to inspire, comfort, and express the human experience.

📅 International Day of Forests | 21 March 2025
👉 Recognize the importance of forests in sustaining life on Earth and promoting conservation.

📅 World Down Syndrome Day | 21 March 2025
👉 Raise awareness and advocate for the inclusion and well-being of people with Down syndrome.

📅 International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination | 21 March 2025
👉 Promote equality and combat racial discrimination globally.

📅 World Water Day | 22 March 2025
👉 Reflect on the importance of water and advocate for sustainable freshwater management.

📅 Tolkien Day | 25 March 2025
👉 Celebrate the works of J.R.R. Tolkien by exploring his Middle-earth universe.

📅 International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade | 25 March 2025
👉 Reflect on the transatlantic slave trade and honour its victims while raising awareness of modern slavery.

📅 World Theatre Day | 27 March 2025
👉 Honor the cultural significance of theatre by attending a performance or learning about its history.

📅 Mother's Day (UK) | 30 March 2025
👉 Show appreciation for mothers and mother figures for their love and contributions.

📅 International Transgender Day of Visibility | 31 March 2025
👉 Celebrate the accomplishments of transgender individuals and raise awareness about their challenges.

» READ MORE: What Does Authentic LGBTQ+ Allyship Really Look Like?

‍Of course, this is just a selection of dates! If we've missed any key days or events for your HR, Culture, or People team, be sure to let us know on LinkedIn.

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