March 2027: public holidays, school breaks and world days in France

Every date in March 2027 in France: public holidays, school holidays, world days, sales and key moments and what each one means.

1. 6Sat

   Winter holidays (zones A, B, C)

   from Saturday February 6 to Sunday March 7, 2027 · Congé scolaire

   Winter holidays in France: two weeks in February-March, staggered across zones A, B and C.

2. 27Sat

   International Agricultural Show (Paris)

   from Saturday February 27 to Sunday March 7, 2027 · Event

   The Paris International Agricultural Show, late February-early March: the showcase of French farming.

3. 3Wed

   World Wildlife Day

   Wednesday March 3 · World day

   World Wildlife Day, on 3 March, proclaimed by the UN to protect wild animals and plants.

4. 7Sun

   Grandmothers' Day

   Sunday March 7 · Commercial moment

   Grandmother's Day in France, on the first Sunday of March.

5. 8Mon

   International Women's Day

   Monday March 8 · World day

   International Women's Day, on 8 March, recognised by the UN: a day of action for equality.

6. 14Sun

   Pi Day

   Sunday March 14 · World day

   Pi Day, on 14 March (3/14 in US notation, like 3.14); it is also the International Day of Mathematics proclaimed by UNESCO.

7. 17Wed

   St Patrick's Day

   Wednesday March 17 · Commercial moment

   Ireland's national day, on 17 March, celebrated worldwide in green and with beer.

8. 18Thu

   Global Recycling Day

   Thursday March 18 · World day

   Global Recycling Day, on 18 March, launched in 2018 by the Global Recycling Foundation.

9. 19Fri

   World Sleep Day

   Friday March 19 · World day

   World Sleep Day, on the Friday before the March equinox: raising awareness of the importance of good sleep.

10. 20Sat

    International Day of Happiness

    Saturday March 20 · World day

    International Day of Happiness, on 20 March, proclaimed by the UN.

11. 20Sat

    International Francophonie Day

    Saturday March 20 · World day

    International Francophonie Day, on 20 March: a celebration of the French language and the countries that share it.

12. 28Sun

    Easter

    Sunday March 28 · Public holiday

    Christian feast of the resurrection of Christ, held on the first Sunday after the first full moon of spring. Chocolate egg tradition.

13. 28Sun

    Clocks go forward (summer time)

    Sunday March 28 · Season & milestone

    On the last Sunday of March, clocks go forward: at 2 am it becomes 3 am. The night is one hour shorter.

14. 29Mon

    Easter Monday

    Monday March 29 · Public holiday

    The day after Easter, a public holiday in Belgium and France.

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