With the arrival of spring and the quick transition into summer, March will bring several important events, including the festival of Holi and International Women's Day.
Throughout the month, events of national and international importance will be observed. Some will focus on raising awareness, while others will mark the launch of new initiatives.
While no state elections are scheduled this month, Haryana will hold crucial municipal body elections. The elections at seven municipal corporations in Haryana: Faridabad, Gurugram, Manesar, Hisar, Karnal, Rohtak and Yamunanagar, are scheduled to be held on March 2.
The polls for four municipal councils and 21 municipal committees will also be held on this day. Polling for the Panipat Municipal Corporation will take place on March 9.
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 and the Women's Premier League 2025 are set to conclude in March. The 18th edition of the Indian Premier League will commence on March 22. The cricketing extravaganza will kick off when the defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) host the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata in the tournament opener.
Full List Of Important Days And Events In March 2025
March 1: On this day, the member nations associated with the United Nations observe zero-discrimination day to promote equality before the law.
March 2: 'National Old Stuff Day' to reflect on the nostalgic value of things from the past; civic body elections in Haryana
March 3: United Nations World Wildlife Day; This day also marks 'National Defence Day' to honour the sacrifices of the Indian armed forces. Smartphone maker Poco will launch its Poco M7 5G device
March 4: National Security Day or Rashtriya Suraksha Diwas to show gratitude to the security forces; Tech major Nothing will launch latest smartphone lineup - Nothing Phone 3a series
March 7: Chapchar Kut festival in Mizoram.
March 8: International Women's Day to promote gender equality.
March 9: Panipat Municipal Corporation elections, final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025
March 12: Every second Wednesday in March is celebrated as 'No Smoking Day' as an annual health awareness event.
March 13: Holika Dahan
March 14: Holi; The star of 2025 season of F1
March 15: World Consumer Rights Day is annually observed on March 15 to raise global awareness about consumer rights and needs; Final of WPL 2025
March 18: Ordnance Factories Day (India)
March 21: World Down Syndrome Day; International Day of Forests
March 22: World Day for Water; Bihar Diwas; Start of IPL 2025
March 23: World Meteorological Day
March 24: World TB Day to raise awareness about tuberculosis.
March 27: World Theatre Day; Shab-E-Qadr (Jammu and Kashmir)
March 31: Eid
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