The name of the month of March was derived from the Roman god of war on the March printable calendar. For many years, March was the beginning of spring, as well as the beginning of the New Year. Most of Europe used the month of March as the beginning of the year. Great Britain used the 25 of March as a new year until 1752.
Named after the Roman god of war, March, March is the third month of the year. There are 31 days in March marked on the blank March calendar and is known as the first spring month in the northern hemisphere due to the spring equinox that takes place between March 19 and March 21 each year. In the southern hemisphere, March is identical to September in the northern hemisphere. It was originally the 1st month of the year in previous versions of the Roman calendar because of its association with the first day of spring. Although January 1 is New Year's Day, different regions and cultures still celebrate the New Year in March. March begins on the same day of the week of February and November and ends on the same day of June in ordinary years.
It is a month where everything changes. Winter turns in spring, snow melts, and flowers bloom. There are many festivals, parades, vacations and events held in March in the United States. If you are planning a trip on one of these wonderful days, be sure to plan ahead and prepare yourself for large crowds and tourists. Easter and pre-fasting festivities are celebrated on the first Sunday after the full moon at or shortly after the spring equinox. Sometimes these holidays are in March, but not always. In addition to these fun events, many American students spend spring break in March. It is better to keep a March 2024 template calendar and mark the days.
March Holidays and Events Mentioned in the March Printable Calendar
Here is a list of some special events marked on the blank January Calendar makes a February printable calendar and February template calendar extremely important.
Employee Appreciation Day
Bosses have the opportunity to support, thank and reward workers at the Employee Appreciation Day is observed on the first Friday in March. It's a thank you day to the staff; therefore there is no holiday on this day. Employee Appreciation Day is an informal day marked in the Blank 2024 March Calendar and there is no real authority on what to do, but if you are the team lead or the boss and want to show your team how much you appreciate it, you can invite your employees to breakfast, lunch or snacks. You can also organize an office or an after-work party for your employees, or organize an outdoor activity for your employees such as a tug-of-war or fun office competition. Take fun photos and post them on your company's social media pages to show you care for your employees to the world.
Seward Day
Seward Day is observed as a holiday in Alaska, United States, to celebrate the purchase of the United States from Alaska in 1867. This holiday is celebrated every year on the last Monday in March. Many people in Alaska spend a day at work or school on Seward's Day. Celebrations take place in places like Seward, Sitka, and Anchorage. Activities may include;
Special History Programs on Alaska, some events to tell stories to people of all ages or historical slideshows on the history of Alaska.
Schools also arrange educational activities, such as articles, reports and class discussions about William Seward's life and accomplishments in relation to Alaska's history, before the Seward Day vacation.
National Vietnam War Veterans Day
March 29 is Vietnam's National Veterans Day in the United States. This day was observed in 2012 for the first time to honor the American military who served during the Vietnam War that took place amid 1955-1975. The Vietnam War included Vietnam in Southeast Asia, as well as neighboring countries Cambodia and Laos. Several million people have been killed, mainly Vietnamese civilians.
The conflict began in the 1950s when the conflict between the northern part of the communist country and the anti-communist south intensified. The conflict ended in 1975 with the fall of Saigon and the victory of North Vietnam. The 2017 Vietnam War Veterans Recognition Act establishes a national celebration. However, this is not a holiday anywhere in the United States.
In the United States, memorial events such as wreaths, speeches, and lunches are organized to celebrate this event. Typical locations include the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, military cemeteries and war veteran medical facilities.
Cesar Chavez Day
Caesar Chavez Day celebrations take place in many parts of the United States. This day is celebrated every year in the United States on the 31st of March. This day celebrates Cesar Estrada Chavez birthday and praises his commitment to social justice and respect for human dignity. Cesar Chavez Day is a holiday in 9 states, a free day for all residents. Schools and most of the businesses are closed. It's a California holiday and optional in states like Colorado and Texas, but its celebrations go beyond these three states. Other countries where various celebrations and activities are held in honor of Cesar Chavez include Michigan, Arizona, New Mexico, and Nebraska. Leading community leaders use the event to talk to the public about the values Cesar Chavez has shown in his life and the positive impact they have on society. Discussions and media coverage and debates may focus on the main issues he was involved and participated actively.
March in History
- On March 3, 1923, the first issue of the weekly Time was published in the kiosk and communist teachers were banned from public schools in On March 7, 1876, Alexander Graham Bell receives a patent for his revolutionary new invention
- On March 9, 2004, John Allen Muhammad was sentenced to death in Virginia
- On the 17th of March, 2001, the opening of the Eden project in England took place. It is the largest greenhouse in the world.
- On the 21st of March, 1945 Allied bombers begin four days of heavy raids in Germany before the capture of allied forces
- March 24, 1944, the great escape awakens Hitler's anger
- Suicide bombings in the Moscow metro took place on 29th of March, 2010.
- On March 31st, 1959 Dalai Lama, spiritual leader of Tibet, goes to India in search of asylum.
March is the month of festivities. If you want to enjoy this month to its fullest in United States, make sure to have a March template calendar or a March 2024 printable calendar to mark the important events.
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Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
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March 1, 2024 | 06:29 | 17:48 | 11h 19m |
March 2, 2024 | 06:28 | 17:49 | 11h 21m |
March 3, 2024 | 06:26 | 17:50 | 11h 24m |
March 4, 2024 | 06:24 | 17:51 | 11h 27m |
March 5, 2024 | 06:23 | 17:52 | 11h 29m |
March 6, 2024 | 06:21 | 17:54 | 11h 33m |
March 7, 2024 | 06:20 | 17:55 | 11h 35m |
March 8, 2024 | 06:18 | 17:56 | 11h 38m |
March 9, 2024 | 06:17 | 17:57 | 11h 40m |
March 10, 2024 | 07:15 | 18:58 | 11h 43m |
March 11, 2024 | 07:13 | 18:59 | 11h 46m |
March 12, 2024 | 07:12 | 19:00 | 11h 48m |
March 13, 2024 | 07:10 | 19:01 | 11h 51m |
March 14, 2024 | 07:08 | 19:02 | 11h 54m |
March 15, 2024 | 07:07 | 19:03 | 11h 56m |
March 16, 2024 | 07:05 | 19:04 | 11h 59m |
March 17, 2024 | 07:03 | 19:06 | 12h 03m |
March 18, 2024 | 07:02 | 19:07 | 12h 05m |
March 19, 2024 | 07:00 | 19:08 | 12h 08m |
March 20, 2024 | 06:58 | 19:09 | 12h 11m |
March 21, 2024 | 06:57 | 19:10 | 12h 13m |
March 22, 2024 | 06:55 | 19:11 | 12h 16m |
March 23, 2024 | 06:54 | 19:12 | 12h 18m |
March 24, 2024 | 06:52 | 19:13 | 12h 21m |
March 25, 2024 | 06:50 | 19:14 | 12h 24m |
March 26, 2024 | 06:49 | 19:15 | 12h 26m |
March 27, 2024 | 06:47 | 19:16 | 12h 29m |
March 28, 2024 | 06:45 | 19:17 | 12h 32m |
March 29, 2024 | 06:44 | 19:18 | 12h 34m |
March 30, 2024 | 06:42 | 19:19 | 12h 37m |
March 31, 2024 | 06:40 | 19:20 | 12h 40m |
All the times are calculated according to the US / Eastern time zone. New York / US sunrise and sunset times are shown by day in the March 2024 calendar. New cities will be added very soon.
March 2024 Holidays
Date | Day | Holiday | Day left |
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March 10 | Sunday | Daylight Saving 2024 | 207 |
March 17 | Sunday | St. Patrick's Day 2024 | 214 |
March 29 | Friday | Good Friday 2024 | 226 |
March 31 | Sunday | Easter 2024 | 228 |
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