March 2026 calendar includes St. Patrick's Day, other celebrations -

Updated Feb. 28, 2026, 5:52 p.m. ET

March is packed with events, holidays, national days and celebrations.

In March, we will see a total lunar eclipse, wave goodbye to winter when the Spring Equinox starts and gear up for daylight saving time. In addition, many will partake in St. Patrick’s Day celebrations.

March is also Women’s History Month and National Reading Month.

Here’s what else is in store for the month.

Are there any federal holidays in March 2026?

No. There are no federal holidays in March.

In total, 2026 has 11 federal holidays across 11 days, according to the Office of Personnel Management. The next one, Memorial Day, won’t be until Monday, May 25.

César Chávez Day

Although there are no federal holidays in March, César Chávez Day is a federal commemorative holiday and a state holiday.

In 2026, the day falls on Tuesday, March 31.

The holiday honors the life of Chávez, a civil rights and labor movement activist, according to the White House. In 2014, then-President Barack Obama proclaimed March 31, Chávez’s birthday, to be a federal commemorative holiday.

The day is considered a state holiday, commemorative holiday or state observance in the following states, according to Office Holidays:

Arizona
California
Colorado
Michigan
Michigan
New Mexico
Nevada
Texas
Utah
Washington
Wisconsin

What religious holidays are in March 2026?

There are multiple cultural and religious holidays in March, including:

Holi – Wednesday, March 4
Hola Mohalla – Wednesday, March 4 to Friday, March 6
Eid al-Fitr – Thursday, March 19 or Friday, March 20, depending on when the moon is spotted, according to Islamic Relief Worldwide.
Ostara – Friday, March 20 to Monday, March 23
Nowruz – Saturday, March 21
Mahavir Jayanti – Tuesday, March 31

When does daylight saving time start?

In 2026, daylight saving time will begin on Sunday, March 8, at 2 a.m. local time, and clocks will spring forward an hour.

What space events are happening in March 2026?

There will also be a total lunar eclipse on March 3, according to NASA. The following celestial events will happen throughout the month:

Full moon/blood moon – Tuesday, March 3
New moon – Thursday, March 19
Spring Equinox – Friday, March 20

Other notable dates in March 2026

Here are more celebrations, commemorations, and events coming up:

International Women’s Day – Sunday, March 8
March Madness begins – Selection Sunday is March 15 for men’s and women’s basketball. Tournaments for men’s basketball start on Tuesday, March 17, and for women’s basketball on Wednesday, March 18.
St. Patrick’s Day – Tuesday, March 17
International Transgender Day of Visibility – Tuesday, March 31

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