March is not just a month of budding blooms and longer days; it’s a goldmine for restaurant owners seeking creative marketing opportunities. With St. Patrick’s Day at the forefront, this month offers a number of culinary celebrations and community engagements to tap into.
From green beer to shepherd’s pie, the Irish holiday provides an excellent marketing hook for restaurants. However, the festivities don’t stop there. March boasts a lineup of special days celebrating various foods and causes, providing ample opportunities for restaurant promotions.
For instance, why not whip up some banana cream pie for National Banana Cream Pie Day on March 2nd or offer discounts on chicken noodle soup for National Chicken Noodle Soup Day on March 13th?
Beyond food celebrations, March also presents chances for community engagement. Acknowledge International Women’s Day by offering special discounts or hosting an event to honor local female leaders.
Additionally, consider celebrating the arrival of spring on March 19th or World Poetry Day on March 21st by offering flower-themed specials or organizing a poetry reading dinner.
You can also take advantage of unique events like World Compliment Day and Dress In Blue Day (both on March 1st). These provide a great platform to showcase your restaurant’s personality and values, fostering stronger connections with your community.
March Celebrations: A Full List
Here’s a full list of dates and themes to inspire your restaurant’s marketing efforts in March:
| Date | Celebration |
|---|---|
| March 1 | National Fruit Compote Day |
| March 1 | National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day |
| March 1 | Employee Appreciation Day |
| March 1 | World Compliment Day |
| March 1 | Dress In Blue Day |
| March 2 | National Banana Cream Pie Day |
| March 2 | National Read Across America Day |
| March 3 | National Cold Cuts Day |
| March 3 | National Mulled Wine Day |
| March 4 | National Pound Cake Day |
| March 5 | National Cheese Doodle Day |
| March 5 | National Absinthe Day |
| March 6 | National Oreo Cookie Day |
| March 6 | National White Chocolate Cheesecake Day |
| March 7 | National Cereal Day |
| March 7 | National Crown Roast Of Pork Day |
| March 8 | National Peanut Cluster Day |
| March 8 | International Women’s Day |
| March 9 | National Crabmeat Day |
| March 9 | National Meatball Day |
| March 10 | National Blueberry Popover Day |
| March 10 | National Ranch Dressing Day |
| March 10 | National Pack Your Lunch Day |
| March 10 | Day Of Awesomeness |
| March 11 | National Oatmeal Nut Waffles Day |
| March 11 | National “Eat Your Noodles” Day |
| March 12 | National Milky Way Day |
| March 12 | National Baked Scallops Day |
| March 12 | Plant A Flower Day |
| March 12 | Girl Scout Day |
| March 13 | National Chicken Noodle Soup Day |
| March 13 | National Coconut Torte Day |
| March 14 | National Potato Chip Day |
| March 14 | Popcorn Lover's Day (second Thursday in March) |
| March 15 | National Peanut Lovers’ Day |
| March 16 | Maple Syrup Saturday (third Saturday of March) |
| March 16 | National Artichoke Hearts Day |
| March 17 | St. Patrick’s Day |
| March 17 | Corned Beef & Cabbage Day |
| March 18 | Oatmeal Cookie Day |
| March 19 | First Day Of Spring |
| March 19 | National Chocolate Caramel Day |
| March 19 | National Poultry Day |
| March 19 | Client’s Day |
| March 20 | National Ravioli Day |
| March 20 | International Day Of Happiness |
| March 21 | National French Bread Day |
| March 21 | Absolutely Incredible Kids Day |
| March 21 | World Poetry Day |
| March 21 | California Strawberry Day |
| March 22 | National Bavarian Crepes Day |
| March 22 | World Water Day |
| March 23 | National Chip And Dip Day |
| March 23 | National Melba Toast Day |
| March 23 | National Puppy Day |
| March 24 | National Chocolate Covered Raisins Day |
| March 24 | National Cheesesteak Day |
| March 25 | National Lobster Newburg Day |
| March 25 | International Waffle Day |
| March 25 | National Pecan Day |
| March 25 | Tolkien Reading Day |
| March 26 | National Spinach Day |
| March 26 | National Nougat Day |
| March 27 | National Spanish Paella Day |
| March 28 | National Black Forest Cake Day |
| March 29 | National Lemon Chiffon Cake Day |
| March 30 | Turkey Neck Soup Day |
| March 31 | National Baked Ham with Pineapple Day |
| March 31 | Easter |
| March 31 | Oranges and Lemons Day |
March isn’t just about daily celebrations; it is also recognized as the:
- National Nutrition Month
- National Flour Month
- National Caffeine Awareness Month
- National Peanut Month
- National Noodle Month
- National Sauce Month
- National Reading Month
- Women’s History Month
- Irish-American Heritage Month
- Greek American Heritage Month
Whether it’s through themed menus, special promotions or engaging social media campaigns, March offers a wealth of possibilities for restaurant owners to make a lasting impression on their audience.
