By Ruby Schwalm
National holidays are something everyone looks forward to. Christmas brings good tidings, Independence Day reminds us of our grit, and Valentine’s Day helps us show love deep in winter. Yet, we forget to celebrate the minor holidays that might put a smile on our faces!
March 17 (St. Patrick’s Day): World Sleep Day
March 18: Global Recycling Day & Goddess of Fertility Day
March 19: Certified Nurses Day & National Let’s Laugh Day
March 20: The first day of Spring
March 21: National Flower Day, National Rosie the Riveter Day, & National Down Syndrome Day
March 22: National Goof-Off Day
March 23: National Puppy Day & National Chip and Dip Day
March 24: National Cheesesteak Day & National Cocktail Day
March 25: National Waffle Day
March 26: National Good Hair Day & National Make Up Your Own Holiday Day
March 27: World Theatre Day
March 28: National Hot Tub Day
March 29: National Mermaid Day & World Piano Day
March 30: National Doctors Day
March 31: National Crayon Day
April 1 (April Fools Day): National Fun at Work Day
April 2: World Autism Awareness Day
April 3: Independent Artist Day, National Find a Rainbow Day, & American Circus Day
April 4: National Hug a Newsperson Day
April 5: National Bell Bottoms Day & National Self-Care Day
April 6: National Army Day & National Student-Athlete Day
April 7: World Health Day
April 8: World Pageant Day
April 9 (Easter Sunday): National Unicorn Day
April 10: National Sibling Day
April 11: Dog Therapy Appreciation Day & National Pet Day
April 12: National Grilled Cheese Day
