March Awareness Days 2026

Whitby Town Council and staff recognize and value the contributions of the diverse communities that make our Town so unique and special. We also observe national and internationally recognized days and historical events. Learn more about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Whitby. 

Read on to see a list of awareness days and observances for March 2026. Be sure to subscribe to the Awareness Days and Observances page for updates or visit whitby.ca/calendar to see if there are any virtual or in-person events planned to commemorate these days.

• Greek Heritage Month - March 2026
• Irish Heritage Month - March 2026
• Bangladeshi Heritage Month - March 2026
• Zero Discrimination Day - March 1, 2026
• International Women's Day - March 8, 2026
• International Francophonie Day - March 20, 2026
• World Sustainable Procurement Day - March 21, 2026
• United Nations International Day of Forests - March 21, 2026
• International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination - March 21, 2026
• World Down Syndrome Day - March 21, 2026
• World Water Day - March 22, 2026
• International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade - March 25, 2026
• Earth Hour - March 28, 2026
• International Day of Zero Waste - March 30, 2026
• International Transgender Day of Visibility - March 31, 2026

Observances and awareness days proclaimed by Whitby Town Council are bolded. 

Learn how to submit an application for a flag raising or proclamation.