All About March

March is the third month of the year in the Gregorian calendar, with 31 days. Named after Mars, the Roman god of war, it was originally the first month of the Roman calendar. March marks the beginning of spring in the Northern Hemisphere and the start of autumn in the Southern Hemisphere.

March Quick Facts

• Month Number: 3rd month of the year
• Number of Days: 31
• Season (Northern Hemisphere): Spring (begins with the Spring Equinox)
• Season (Southern Hemisphere): Autumn (begins with the Autumn Equinox)
• Birthstone: Aquamarine and Bloodstone
• Birth Flower: Daffodil
• Zodiac Signs: Pisces (until March 20) and Aries (from March 21)

Notable March Events & Holidays

• March 8: International Women’s Day (Global)
• March 14: Pi Day (Mathematics celebration)
• March 17: St. Patrick’s Day (Ireland and widely celebrated globally)
• March 19 or 20: Spring/Autumn Equinox (date varies slightly by year)
• March (variable): Holi Festival of Colors (Hindu)
• March (variable): Easter and Holy Week may fall in March (Christian, date varies)
• March 20: International Day of Happiness
• March 22: World Water Day
• March is also: Women’s History Month, National Nutrition Month, and Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month