March 2026 Calendar
31 days · 22 weekdays · 9 weekend days · Starts on Sunday
March 2026 Calendar
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
| 8 Daylight Saving Time Starts | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
| 15 | 16 | 17 St. Patrick's Day | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 |
| 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 |
| 29 | 30 | 31 |
March 2026 Printable Calendar Templates
Choose from six free printable calendar styles. Click any image to open the PDF — ready to download or print.
Standard Calendar with Holidays
A classic monthly calendar with all US federal holidays clearly marked. Sunday start, perfect for home and office use. Holidays are highlighted in red so you never miss an important date.
Blank Calendar (Customizable)
A clean, uncluttered calendar with dates but no holidays or markings. Perfect for adding your own appointments, deadlines, birthdays, and personal events. Make it truly yours.
Printable Minimal Calendar
A minimalist design optimized for printing. Clean lines, no distractions, and printer-friendly layout that looks great on any paper size. Ink-saving design.
Calendar — Week Starts Monday
A specially formatted calendar with Monday as the first day of the week. Ideal for business planning and for users who prefer the international week layout used in Europe and many parts of the world.
Stylish Themed Calendar
A beautifully designed calendar with charming seasonal themes, floral accents, and appealing colors. Brighten up your workspace or kitchen wall with this delightful design.
Completely Blank Template
A truly blank calendar grid with no dates at all — just the day headers and empty cells. Use it for any month of any year. Ideal for reusable planning, classroom activities, or custom scheduling.
March 2026 Holidays & Observances
Daylight Saving Time Starts
On the second Sunday of March, clocks spring forward one hour at 2:00 AM, shifting from Standard Time to Daylight Saving Time. This means longer evening daylight — a welcome change for most people. Don't forget to set your clocks ahead!
St. Patrick's Day
St. Patrick's Day honors the patron saint of Ireland and celebrates Irish culture and heritage. In the United States, it is celebrated with parades, wearing green, and enjoying Irish food and drink. Cities like Chicago even dye their rivers green for the occasion.
Sky Events in March 2026
Spring Equinox
March 20, 2026The spring equinox marks the official beginning of spring in the Northern Hemisphere. On this day, the Sun crosses the celestial equator, and day and night are approximately equal in length. From this point forward, daylight hours will exceed nighttime hours until the autumn equinox.
Best viewing: This is an excellent time for stargazing as the nights are still long but the weather is becoming milder. Look for the constellation Leo rising in the east after sunset.
Full Moon — Worm Moon
March 3, 2026March's full moon is called the Worm Moon, named by Native American tribes for the earthworms that emerge from the thawing ground, signaling the return of spring and the robins that feed on them. Other names include the Sap Moon and the Crow Moon.
March: History and Traditions
Origin of the Name
March is named after Mars, the Roman god of war. In the original Roman calendar, March was the first month of the year, and the start of the military campaign season. The vernal equinox in March was celebrated as the new year in many ancient cultures.
What Was It Called Before?
In Old English, March was called 'Hrēþmōnaþ' (Month of the Goddess Hretha), named after a Germanic goddess of victory and glory.
Fun Facts
- March is the only month with a command: "March!" — though the month name and the verb have completely different origins.
- March is National Nutrition Month, National Craft Month, and National Celery Month.
- The Ides of March (March 15) became famous as the date of Julius Caesar's assassination in 44 BC, immortalized by Shakespeare's warning: 'Beware the Ides of March.'
- The Eiffel Tower was completed on March 31, 1889.
- March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb — a proverb describing the month's typically stormy beginning and gentle ending.
March Birthstone and Flowers
Aquamarine — Birthstone
Color: Pale blue to blue-green
Symbolizes courage, clarity, and tranquility. Ancient sailors carried aquamarine amulets believing the stone would protect them at sea. The name comes from the Latin "aqua marina" meaning "sea water."
Birth Flowers
Rebirth, new beginnings, and eternal life. As one of the first flowers to bloom in spring, daffodils represent hope and renewal.
March Zodiac Signs
Pisces
Date: February 19 – March 20
Element: Water
Pisceans are compassionate, artistic, intuitive, and deeply emotional. They are the dreamers of the zodiac.
Aries
Date: March 21 – April 19
Element: Fire
Aries are bold, courageous, passionate, and confident. As the first sign of the zodiac, they are natural leaders who dive headfirst into new challenges with enthusiasm and energy.
March 2026 Highlights
March brings the first day of spring and a sense of renewal. The days grow longer, flowers begin to bloom, and the world comes back to life after winter. Use our March 2026 calendar to plan spring cleaning, garden planting, and outdoor activities.
Daylight Saving Time begins on March 8, giving us longer evenings. It's also a good reminder to check smoke detector batteries and update emergency kits — a simple habit to pair with changing your clocks.
Frequently Asked Questions About March 2026
How many days are in March?
March has 31 days.
When does spring start in 2026?
Spring 2026 begins on March 20 with the spring equinox in the Northern Hemisphere.
What holidays are in March 2026?
March 2026 includes Daylight Saving Time (March 8) and St. Patrick's Day (March 17).
What is the March birthstone?
The March birthstone is aquamarine, a pale blue gemstone symbolizing courage and tranquility.
What are the March zodiac signs?
March has two zodiac signs: Pisces (February 19 – March 20) and Aries (March 21 – April 19).
When does Daylight Saving Time start in 2026?
Daylight Saving Time starts on Sunday, March 8, 2026 at 2:00 AM. Clocks spring forward one hour.
What day of the week is March 1, 2026?
March 1, 2026 falls on a Sunday.