The month of March is a time we recognize women for their valuable contributions to history and society and celebrate International Transgender Day of Visibility.

Women’s History Month

Women’s History Month had its origins as a national celebration in 1981. In 1987 Congress designated the month of March 1987 as “Women’s History Month,” celebrating the contributions women have made to the United States and recognizing the specific achievements women have made over the course of American history in a variety of fields.

Learn more about Women’s History Month here.

March 8

International Women’s Day
​​​​​​​First observed in 1911 in Germany, International Women’s Day has now become a major global celebration honoring women’s economic, political and social achievements. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity.

Learn more about International Women’s Day here.

March 18

Holi
Holi, the annual Hindu and Sikh spring religious festival observed in India, Nepal and Sri Lanka, is celebrated by throwing colored powder and water. Bonfires are lit the day before in the memory of the miraculous escape that young Prahlada accomplished when demoness Holika carried him into the fire. It is often celebrated on the full moon before the beginning of the Vernal Equinox as based on the Hindu calendar. Hola Mohalla, a Sikh festival, takes place a day after Holi.

Learn more about Holi here.

March 31

International Transgender Day of Visibility
​​​​​​​International Transgender Day of Visibility is celebrated to bring awareness to transgender people and their identities as well as recognize those who helped fight for rights for transgender people.

Learn more about International Transgender Day of Visibility here.