UK Awareness Days and Events in March 2025
Here’s a summary of key awareness days, cultural celebrations, and major events that your small business can use to engage your audience.
Whether you are planning your social media strategy, looking for content ideas, or finding ways to connect with your community, these key dates can help shape your marketing approach.
UK Cultural and Seasonal Events
1 March: St David’s Day
A celebration of Welsh heritage and culture, perfect for businesses with connections to Wales.4 March: Pancake Day (Shrove Tuesday)
Opportunity for food-related content or themed promotions.8 March: International Women’s Day
A global event celebrating women’s achievements and advocating for gender equality.- 14 March: Holi Festival
Hindu festival known as the Festival of Colours. 17 March: St Patrick’s Day
A chance to tap into Irish culture and themed content.20 March: First Day of Spring
A great time to refresh your social media strategy and introduce seasonal campaigns.29 March: BST Begins (Clocks Go Forward Overnight)
Remind your audience about the time change while promoting products or services for lighter evenings.- 30 March: Mother’s Day
A chance to tap into Irish culture and themed content. - 10 March: Eid al-Fitr
Celebration marking the end of Ramadan.
UK Awareness and Charity Days
6 March: World Book Day
Encourage engagement by sharing reading recommendations or book-related offers.- 14 March: World Sleep Day
Perfect for wellness brands, sleep-related tips, and discussions about healthy sleep habits. 16 March: Disabled Access Day
An important day to highlight accessibility and inclusion.20 March: International Day of Happiness
A great theme for positive and uplifting social media content.21 March: World Down Syndrome Day
Raise awareness and encourage participation in the odd socks campaign.21 March: Red Nose Day (Comic Relief)
A major UK fundraising event that businesses can support through charitable initiatives.30 March: Earth Hour (8.30 pm UK Time)
Encourage your audience to take part in this global movement for climate awareness.
Major UK Events
11 to 14 March: Cheltenham Festival
Engage sports fans with themed content around one of the biggest horse racing events.6 to 9 March: Crufts
A great time for pet-related businesses to share dog-focused content.
How to Use These Dates in Your Social Media Strategy
Content Planning
Use these awareness days to create a structured social media strategy that keeps your content relevant.Promotions and Offers
Tie special discounts or themed offers to key events that align with your brand.Community Engagement
Support relevant charities or movements that resonate with your audience.Email Marketing
Send out a newsletter incorporating relevant awareness days.
Want to get better at using awareness days in your content marketing strategy? Join Basics for Business, my private Facebook group, for tips and discussions with other small business owners.
