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What March 8 celebrates

8 holidays observed around the world. Sorted by how many people have saved them.

Ranked by all-time saves, not today's activity

International Women’s Day BIGGEST ON MARCH 8
Culture Women International

International Women’s Day

A cultural observance on March 8 celebrating the achievements of women and accelerating action for gender parity and equality worldwide.

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Be Nasty Day
Community Origin
Be Nasty Day

A fun observance on March 8 encouraging people to embrace being less polite, assert personal boundaries, stand up for themselves, and express their darker, more assertive side.

Fun Silly United States
239
03
National Peanut Cluster Day
Community Origin
National Peanut Cluster Day

A food observance on March 8 celebrating peanut clusters, a confection of chocolate-coated peanuts combining sweet and salty flavors.

Food Candy United States
205
04
National Retro Video Game Day
Community Origin
National Retro Video Game Day

A fan observance on March 8 celebrating retro video games and early gaming innovations, particularly honoring Ralph Baer and classic titles that shaped the industry.

Pop Culture Gaming United States
205
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National Dry Shampoo Day
Corporate Initiative
National Dry Shampoo Day

A fun observance on the Second Sunday of March, celebrating dry shampoo as a convenient hair refresh product that absorbs oil, adds volume, and saves time between regular washes.

Style Hair United States
125
06
National Oregon Day
Institutional Initiative
National Oregon Day

A heritage observance on March 8 celebrating the state of Oregon, its history, natural beauty, diverse cultures, and status as the 33rd state to join the Union.

Culture Regional United States
114
07
National Proofreading Day
Individual Initiative
National Proofreading Day

A fun observance on March 8 promoting the importance of proofreading to ensure mistake-free writing and professional communication.

School Literacy United States
91
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Nari Dibas
Government Proclamation
Nari Dibas

A heritage observance on March 8 celebrating the achievements of Nepalese women, the feminist movement, and promoting gender equality and women's empowerment.

Culture Women Nepal
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When is March 8?

Year Falls on From today
2025 Saturday 517 days ago
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2027 Monday in 213 days
2028 Wednesday in 579 days
By the numbers

March 8, measured

1.5k all-time saves across this date’s holidays
4 brands have run deals on this date
8 named holidays fall on this date
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This week & month

53 month-long observances and 14 week-long ones that include March 8.

National Reading Month
All of March
National Reading Month
School
National Women’s History Month
All of March
National Women’s History Month
Culture
National Crochet Month
All of March
National Crochet Month
Hobbies
Berries and Cherries Month
All of March
Berries and Cherries Month
Food
Dolphin Awareness Month
All of March
Dolphin Awareness Month
Animals
National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
All of March
National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
Awareness
Irish-American Heritage Month
All of March
Irish-American Heritage Month
Culture
National Nutrition Month
All of March
National Nutrition Month
Health
March Madness
All of March
March Madness
Sports
National Optimism Month
All of March
National Optimism Month
Health
National Social Work Month
All of March
National Social Work Month
Awareness
Adopt a Rescued Guinea Pig Month
All of March
Adopt a Rescued Guinea Pig Month
Animals
National Kidney Month
All of March
National Kidney Month
Awareness
National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month
All of March
National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month
Awareness
Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month
All of March
Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month
Awareness
Orthodox Lent
March 15 – May 1
Orthodox Lent
Religion
National Noodle Month
All of March
National Noodle Month
Food
National Breast Implant Awareness Month
All of March
National Breast Implant Awareness Month
Awareness
American Red Cross Month
All of March
American Red Cross Month
Awareness
National Caffeine Awareness Month
All of March
National Caffeine Awareness Month
Awareness
Gender Equality Month
All of March
Gender Equality Month
Awareness
National Bed Month UK
All of March
National Bed Month UK
Health
Youth Art Month
All of March
Youth Art Month
School
National Music in Our Schools Month
All of March
National Music in Our Schools Month
School
Greek-American Heritage Month
All of March
Greek-American Heritage Month
Culture
Spiritual Wellness Month
All of March
Spiritual Wellness Month
Health
Women’s Month (Philippines)
All of March
Women’s Month (Philippines)
Culture
Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month
All of March
Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month
Awareness
National March Into Literacy Month
All of March
National March Into Literacy Month
School
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Awareness Month
All of March
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Awareness Month
Awareness
Employee Spirit Month
All of March
Employee Spirit Month
Careers
Mental Retardation Awareness Month
All of March
Mental Retardation Awareness Month
Awareness
National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
All of March
National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
Awareness
Brain Injury Awareness Month
All of March
Brain Injury Awareness Month
Awareness
Expanding Girls’ Horizons in Science and Engineering Month
All of March
Expanding Girls’ Horizons in Science and Engineering Month
School
Marie Curie Great Daffodil Appeal
All of March
Marie Curie Great Daffodil Appeal
Awareness
NZ Book Month
All of March
NZ Book Month
Pop Culture
National Athletic Training Month
All of March
National Athletic Training Month
Careers
National Cheerleading Week
March 1–7
National Cheerleading Week
Sports
National Credit Education Month
All of March
National Credit Education Month
Business
National Professional Social Worker’s Month
All of March
National Professional Social Worker’s Month
Careers
Poison Prevention Awareness Month
All of March
Poison Prevention Awareness Month
Awareness
Trisomy Awareness Month
All of March
Trisomy Awareness Month
Awareness
Workplace Eye Wellness Month
All of March
Workplace Eye Wellness Month
Health
International Ideas Month
All of March
International Ideas Month
Health
Supply Management Month
All of March
Supply Management Month
Careers
Read Across America Week
All of March
Read Across America Week
School
Mad for Plaid Month
All of March
Mad for Plaid Month
Style
National Celery Month
All of March
National Celery Month
Food
Ramadan
February 8 – March 9
Ramadan
Religion
Veggie Month
All of March
Veggie Month
Health
British Pie Week
March 1–7
British Pie Week
Food
Festival of Owls Week
March 5–7
Festival of Owls Week
Animals
Girl Scout Week
March 7–13
Girl Scout Week
Awareness
Listening Awareness Month
All of March
Listening Awareness Month
Awareness
National Endometriosis Awareness Month
All of March
National Endometriosis Awareness Month
Awareness
National Ethics Awareness Month
All of March
National Ethics Awareness Month
Awareness
International Women’s Week
March 8–14
International Women’s Week
Culture
Jewish Book Week
February 27 – March 7
Jewish Book Week
Religion
Lent
February 10 – March 27
Lent
Religion
Patient Safety Awareness Week
March 7–13
Patient Safety Awareness Week
Awareness
Sleep Awareness Week
March 14–20
Sleep Awareness Week
Awareness
World Glaucoma Week
March 14–20
World Glaucoma Week
Awareness
British Science Week
March 5–14
British Science Week
School
Hong Kong Arts Festival
February 27 – March 27
Hong Kong Arts Festival
Culture
Iditarod Race
March 6–21
Iditarod Race
Sports
National Endometriosis Awareness Week
March 1–7
National Endometriosis Awareness Week
Awareness
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