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March 2026

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  1. Tuesday 3 March 2026

    • World Hearing Day

      Awareness

      A World Health Organization day on 3 March that raises awareness of how to prevent deafness and hearing loss and promotes ear and hearing care.

  2. Wednesday 4 March 2026

    • World Obesity Day

      Awareness

      A global day of action on 4 March that aims to improve understanding, prevention and treatment of obesity.

  3. Sunday 8 March 2026

    • World Glaucoma Week

      Awareness8 to 14 March 2026

      A global week in March encouraging regular eye checks to catch glaucoma early, held 8 to 14 March in 2026.

    • Zayed Humanitarian Day

      Religious and cultural

      Zayed Humanitarian Day falls on 19 Ramadan, the anniversary of the death of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, and encourages charity and humanitarian work.

  4. Wednesday 11 March 2026

    • Saudi Flag Day

      Religious and cultural

      Saudi Flag Day, held every year on 11 March, marks the day in 1937 when King Abdulaziz approved the Saudi flag.

  5. Thursday 12 March 2026

    • World Kidney Day

      Awareness

      A global day on the second Thursday of March that raises awareness of kidney health and the prevention of kidney disease.

  6. Friday 13 March 2026

    • World Sleep Day

      Awareness

      A global day in March, held on the Friday before the spring equinox, that highlights the importance of healthy sleep.

  7. Sunday 15 March 2026

    • Emirati Children's Day

      Awareness

      Emirati Children's Day, on 15 March each year, marks the UAE's 2016 Wadimah child rights document and raises awareness of children's rights and wellbeing.

  8. Friday 20 March 2026

    • Eid al-Fitr

      Religious and cultural

      Eid al-Fitr is the Muslim festival that marks the end of Ramadan, celebrated with prayers, family meals and gifts.

    • World Oral Health Day

      Awareness

      A global day on 20 March promoting good oral health for people of all ages.

  9. Saturday 21 March 2026

    • World Down Syndrome Day

      Awareness

      World Down Syndrome Day on 21 March raises awareness of Down syndrome and promotes the inclusion of people who have it.

  10. Tuesday 24 March 2026

    • World Tuberculosis Day

      Awareness

      World TB Day on 24 March raises awareness of tuberculosis and calls for stronger action to end one of the world's deadliest infectious diseases.

  11. Wednesday 25 March 2026

    • Gulf Oral Health Week

      Awareness25 to 31 March 2026

      Gulf Oral Health Week is a unified GCC campaign on dental health; Saudi Arabia lists it for 25 to 31 March, though dates can differ by country.

  12. Friday 27 March 2026

    • Saudi Green Initiative Day

      Awareness

      Saudi Green Initiative Day, on 27 March each year, is Saudi Arabia's annual climate action awareness day, marking the launch of the Saudi Green Initiative in 2021.

  13. Saturday 28 March 2026

    • Earth Hour

      Awareness

      A global lights-off hour at 8.30pm local time on a Saturday in late March, held on 28 March 2026 and 20 March 2027.

  14. Monday 30 March 2026

    • World Bipolar Day

      Awareness

      An international day on 30 March that raises awareness of bipolar disorder and works to reduce the stigma around it.