March – Humanist Calendar

3/1 – International Zero Discrimination Day – highlighting the negative impacts of discrimination, celebrating diversity, and promoting compassion and peace.
World Maths Day – Sometimes listed as the first Wednesday in March (other dates are referenced, such as the first day of March), international online games and challenges to engage youth in solving mathematical puzzles and other games. Also used as a day of global celebration of mathematics and math careers. Learn more.
3/8 – International Women’s Day – Is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity. Learn more: internationalwomensday.com
3/14 – Pi Day – Also Einstein’s Birthday, Pi Day celebrates – Pi! Learn more: PiDay.org
3/16 – Freedom of information Day – Celebrates the birthday of President James Madison. Madison is known as the “Father of the Constitution” and as the foremost advocate for openness in government. He was instrumental in the drafting of the United States Constitution and was the key champion and author of the United States Bill of Rights. Individual rights and freedom of information were of high importance to Madison. The holiday is a yearly reminder of the importance of transparency in the American government and the public’s right to information.