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March 1 national days 2026

On March 1st, 6 national days fall on this date.

March 1 is a date on the 2026 national-day calendar. TheDayOf currently lists 6 observances for this date: National Sunkist Citrus Day, National Nutrition Month, National Kidney Month, National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, National Horse Protection Day, and National Write a Letter of Appreciation Week. Open any day page for the date, history, and how to celebrate, or browse the rest of March from the month hub.

National Sunkist Citrus Day
Food
Sunday, March 1, 2026

National Sunkist Citrus Day

National Sunkist Citrus Day on March 1 is a produce-aisle excuse to buy oranges, lemons, and seasonal citrus — and to remember that…

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National Nutrition Month
Awareness
Sunday, March 1, 2026

National Nutrition Month

Nourish your body and mind throughout National Nutrition Month! This month-long awareness campaign promotes healthy eating habits and the…

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National Kidney Month
Awareness & Health
Sunday, March 1, 2026

National Kidney Month

Keep your kidneys healthy! March is National Kidney Month, raising awareness about kidney disease prevention and treatment. Learn how…

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National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
Awareness & Health
Sunday, March 1, 2026

National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

Get screened! March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Screening saves lives - colon cancer is highly treatable when caught early. Wear…

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National Horse Protection Day
Animals & Pets
Sunday, March 1, 2026

National Horse Protection Day

Protect America's horses! This day raises awareness about horse welfare, rescue, and protection. Support efforts to end horse abuse and…

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National Write a Letter of Appreciation Week
Fun & Weird
Sunday, March 1, 2026

National Write a Letter of Appreciation Week

Show gratitude! The first week of March encourages writing appreciation letters. Thank teachers, mentors, friends, or family with heartfelt…

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