Spring Holidays & Events
Holidays
Spring Equinox, May Day, April Showers, Pool Opening. The thaw-and-bloom side of the calendar.
March
6 holidays
Peach Blossom Day
A cultural observance on March 3 celebrating peach blossoms as symbols of spring, femininity, longevity, and new beginnings rooted in East Asian traditions.
White Day
A cultural observance on March 14 celebrating reciprocal gift-giving in Japan, where men traditionally return gifts of white sweets or chocolate to women who gave them Valentine's Day chocolate.
Spring Begins
A cultural observance on the vernal equinox celebrating the arrival of spring and the renewal, longer days, warmer weather, and blooming flowers that come with the season.
Spring Equinox
A cultural observance on March 20 marking the astronomical start of spring and celebrating the renewal of nature and equal lengths of day and night in the Northern Hemisphere.
March Equinox
Join us in marking the March Equinox, a celestial event that balances the day with night, ushering in the vibrant bloom of spring!
British Summer Time Begins
A cultural observance on the last Sunday of March marking the beginning of British Summer Time, when clocks advance one hour to extend evening daylight for recreation and energy savings.
April
3 holidays
National Find a Rainbow Day
A fun observance on April 3 encouraging people to look for rainbows outdoors and appreciate the optical phenomenon that light and water make in the sky.
April Showers Day
April showers bring May flowers, but on this day we celebrate the rainy weather with cozy blankets, hot tea, and relaxing activities.
National Pool Opening Day
Dive into the season of fun and sun! National Pool Opening Day is here - make a splash and beat the heat in your pool today!
May
2 holidays
May Day
Celebrate May Day with friends and family - brighten someone's day with a bouquet of flowers or a kind gesture to show you care!
National May Ray Day
Celebrate National May Ray Day with sunshine, good vibes, and lots of fun - make the most of this special day!