Spring is just around the corner, and March is packed with fun, unique and meaningful social media holidays to engage your audience and boost your online presence. From celebrating women’s achievements to quirky food days, these observances are perfect opportunities for businesses to share creative content and build connections with their followers.
Here’s your guide to social media holidays for March 2025, complete with content ideas to help you plan your calendar.
Month-Long Observances:
Women’s History Month
- Content Idea: Share stories of women leaders, both historical and within your own business. Highlight women-owned businesses in your community and promote female empowerment through quotes and achievements.
National Nutrition Month
- Content Idea: Post healthy tips, recipes or partner with local health and wellness businesses to promote nutritious living.
Craft Month
- Content Idea: If your business is in a creative field, share DIY projects, behind-the-scenes crafting processes or customer-made content.
Week-Long Observances:
National Consumer Protection Week (March 3-9)
- Content Idea: Share tips on how your audience can stay safe online, avoid scams and make informed purchasing decisions.
National Sleep Awareness Week (March 10-16)
- Content Idea: Post about the importance of good sleep habits. If you sell products or services that relate to sleep (mattresses, wellness items), use this week to promote them.
Introverts Week (March 17-23)
- Content Idea: Share content that celebrates quiet achievers. Post tips on how introverts can thrive in business or social situations.
Daily Social Media Holidays:
March 1: World Compliment Day
- Content Idea: Ask your followers to tag someone they appreciate and share a compliment. Engage by responding to comments with your own compliments.
March 4: Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday)
- Content Idea: Get festive with Mardi Gras-themed content! Share photos of your team in Mardi Gras attire, post a poll asking about favorite Mardi Gras traditions or create a fun giveaway with a “hidden treasure” theme. Use hashtags like #MardiGras2025, #FatTuesday, and #LetTheGoodTimesRoll.
March 6: National Oreo Day
- Content Idea: Host a fun poll asking your followers to share their favorite way to eat Oreos—twist, dunk, or all at once!
March 8: International Women’s Day
- Content Idea: Celebrate women in your business or industry. Highlight female leaders, entrepreneurs and achievements. Use hashtags like #IWD2025 and #WomensDay.
March 10: National Pack Your Lunch Day
- Content Idea: Share tips for healthy lunches or post photos of your team’s packed lunches to inspire your audience.
March 14: Pi Day (3.14)
- Content Idea: Share a fun pie-themed promotion or a math-related post. If you’re in the food industry, highlight your best-selling pies.
March 17: St. Patrick’s Day
- Content Idea: Run a “luck of the Irish” contest or post themed promotions. Share photos of your team dressed in green or decorate your office.
March 18: Awkward Moments Day
- Content Idea: Share a lighthearted “awkward” business story and encourage followers to share theirs.
March 19: International Clients Day
- Content Idea: Show appreciation for your clients with a shout-out or a special offer. Thank them for their support and loyalty.
March 23: National Puppy Day
- Content Idea: Ask your audience to share photos of their dogs. Post photos of your team’s pets and tie it into your products or services if possible.
March 29: Mom and Pop Business Owners Day
- Content Idea: Celebrate small businesses in your community. Share your story if you’re a small business owner and highlight local partnerships.
Mardi Gras Social Media Tips:
Mardi Gras is a massive celebration, especially for businesses along the Gulf Coast. Here are some ideas to make your Mardi Gras content stand out:
- Behind-the-Scenes Content: Show your team prepping for Mardi Gras celebrations or decorating the office.
- Interactive Polls: Ask your audience about their favorite Mardi Gras traditions or parade throws.
- Giveaway Ideas: Host a “King Cake Giveaway” or create a “Hidden Bead Hunt” challenge on your website or social media.
- Schedules: Post holiday hours and parade routes.
- Mardi Gras Colors: Use purple, green and gold in your social graphics and encourage followers to do the same.
Hashtags to Use in March
- #WomensHistoryMonth
- #FatTuesday
- #LetTheGoodTimesRoll
- #MardiGras
- #NationalNutritionMonth
- #PiDay
- #StPatricksDay
- #NationalPuppyDay
- #MomAndPopBusinessOwnersDay
Tips for Creating Engaging Social Media Content:
- Incorporate Stories and Reels: Use Instagram Stories or TikTok to create quick, engaging videos that highlight these holidays.
- Run Giveaways: Use themed holidays like Mardi Gras or International Clients Day to host a giveaway.
- Encourage Engagement: Ask your audience to share their stories, photos or thoughts in the comments.
March is full of opportunities to connect with your audience and create engaging content. By incorporating these social media holidays into your marketing plan, you can keep your brand relevant and fun throughout the month.
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