March DEI Observances
In the month of March, there are many observances that your company or organization may want to consider recognizing. Having the opportunity to acknowledge various March observances will enable all employees to learn about different cultures and celebrate your workplace’s community.
List of DEI Observances in March 2024
Here is a list of noteworthy observances happening in March that you may want to mark in your calendar. Getting to know your employees is crucial in determining which observances to acknowledge at your workplace.
March 1 International Wheelchair Day occurs annually on March 1st. The observance of International Wheelchair Day began in 2008 and is recognized globally. The purpose of this day is to celebrate the positive impact of wheelchairs on the lives of those who use them.
March 3 World Hearing Day occurs on March 3rd every year. World Hearing Day raises awareness regarding the prevention of hearing loss and deafness the promotion of ear and hearing care.
March 8 International Women’s Day, celebrated on March 8, amplifies the call for gender equality and women's empowerment, serving as both a reflection on progress made and a rallying cry for the transformative changes still needed.
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March 8 Maha Shivratri is a Hindu festival where people stay awake all night, offering milk and flowers to Lord Shiva as a form of worship and meditation.
March 10 - April 9 Ramadan, the ninth month in the Islamic lunar calendar, is a sacred period of fasting, reflection, and spiritual rejuvenation, observed from dawn to sunset as Muslims globally seek closeness to the divine. Learn more about celebrating Ramadan in the workplace.
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March 17 St. Patrick’s Day, celebrated on March 17, is a vibrant festival that honors St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, through a kaleidoscope of parades, green-themed festivities, and cultural expressions of Irish heritage.
March 18 Holi, also known as the Festival of Colors, celebrates the victory of good over evil. It is particularly popular among Hindu people across the world. Activities include throwing colored powder into the air as each color has a special meaning.
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March 21 World Down Syndrome Day, observed on March 21, aims to uplift awareness and champion the rights, inclusion, and well-being of individuals with Down syndrome, symbolically chosen for the date 3/21 to represent the three copies of chromosome 21 characteristic of the condition.
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March 21 International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination On March 21, 1960, police open fired on a peaceful demonstration against apartheid "pass laws" in Sharpeville, South Africa. Dozens of people died that day. The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination serves as a reminder of this tragedy by encouraging tolerance, equality and anti-discrimination.
March 25 International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and Transatlantic Slave Trade African people were enslaved for more than 400 years. The transatlantic slave trade forcibly removed millions of Africans from their homes, transporting them to the Americas. This day honors all those who lost their lives during this time period and it raises awareness about racism today.
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March 29 Good Friday commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and his sacrificial death, observed during Holy Week as part of the Christian liturgical calendar.
March 30 World Bipolar Day, celebrated annually on March 30, strives to dismantle the stigma surrounding bipolar disorder while fostering global awareness and empathy, providing a platform for dialogue and education about this complex mental health condition.
March 31 Easter Sunday is a Christian holiday that commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ, three days after his crucifixion. Although Easter is a religious event of high significance in the Christian faith, many traditions linked with it trace back to pre-Christian, pagan periods.
March 31 International Day of Transgender Visibility was created by transgender activist Rachel Crandall Crocker. The purpose of the International Day of Transgender Visibility is to celebrate transgender lives and the contributions of transgender people to our society.
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