Monthly Archives: March 2026

Mario Day We celebrate Mario Day on March 10th each year, because March 10th, written as “Mar10”, looks like Mario’s name. Mario[e] is a character created by Japanese video game designer Shigeru Miyamoto. He is the title character of the video game franchise of the same name and the mascot of Japanese video game company […]

Fill Our Staplers Day Today we’re recognizing Fill Our Staplers Day, an unofficial office holiday observed on the second Monday of March. This day is all about one simple but often overlooked task: making sure staplers are fully loaded and ready to go before the workweek begins. Few things are more frustrating than the empty […]

Bang Clang Day Bang-Clang Day is observed on March 9th every year to commemorate the Battle of Hampton Roads that took place during the Civil War in 1862. The battle is a historic one as it was the first to be fought between two ironclad ships. The Battle of Hampton Roads, also referred to as […]

Be Nasty Be Nasty Day is celebrated on March 8th, though it’s not a widely recognized holiday. The day is often observed as a lighthearted, humorous occasion where people are encouraged to act a little more mischievous or sassy than usual, as long as it’s in a fun, non-hurtful way. It can be an excuse […]

Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race The Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race is an annual long-distance sled dog race held in Alaska, beginning on the first Saturday of March. The race covers approximately 1,000 miles from Anchorage to Nome, following a historic route once used for mail and supply deliveries, as well as the famous 1925 […]

Sock Monkey Day Sock Monkey Day is celebrated on March 7th, honoring the classic, playful toy known as the sock monkey. These handmade stuffed animals are typically made from a pair of socks, with a unique design featuring button eyes and a red mouth. The tradition of making sock monkeys dates back to the early […]

Day of the Dude Day of the Dude is celebrated annually on March 6th in honor of The Big Lebowski, the cult classic 1998 film starring Jeff Bridges as “The Dude.” The day promotes Dudeism, a laid-back philosophy based on the movie’s central character and his relaxed, go-with-the-flow attitude toward life. Kick back and enjoy […]

Cheese Doodle Day Cheese Doodle Day is celebrated every year on March 5th to honor the delicious, cheesy, and crunchy (or puffy) snack loved by many. While the exact origins of the day are unclear, cheese doodles (or cheese puffs) have been a favorite snack in the U.S. since the 1940s. Eat some cheese doodles! […]

Nametag Day National Nametag Day is celebrated annually on the first Thursday in March to encourage social connection, empathy, and community by having people wear “Hello, I’m [Name]” tags. It is part of Celebrate Your Name Week, aiming to break down social barriers and foster interaction with strangers, colleagues, and neighbors. It is a simple, […]

Tennis Day Are you referring to a specific event called “Tennis Day,” or are you just celebrating a day dedicated to tennis? There isn’t an official global “Tennis Day,” but there are events like World Tennis Day (typically in March) that promote the sport worldwide. Some places also have national or local Tennis Days to […]