A new month requires a new bunch of creative ideas to post on social media and blogs. To make things easier for you, I have created a list of events which you could use in your posts.
These are general ideas that can be used by businesses, bloggers, marketers or influencers of any niche.
March 01, Wednesday
Who doesn't need a mid-week boosting? Motivating your audience is never a bad idea. An inspirational quote or a small success story can go well with Wednesday's popular hashtags.
Self-Injury Awareness Day
Spread awareness during such special days.
Zero Discrimination Day
World Seagrass Day
March 02, Thursday
Share an incident or lesson from 2022.
Raisina Dialogue inauguration
India’s PM Narendra Modi will inaugurate the three day geopolitical conference which will be held at New Delhi, india.
You can post about the event or how the discussions of this event will affect your business. Find a part of this conference which is related to your niche and expand your idea from thereon.
Sarojini Naidu’s death anniversary
We are still in the aftershocks of Covid-19, but are still surrounded by other flu infections. It is a good time to remember the works of Sarojini Naidu during the plague epidemic in India.
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March 03, Friday
World Wildlife Day
This year marks 50 years of #WorldWildlifeDay. You can celebrate this day by expressing gratitude and benefits of forests, plants, etc., appreciate people who are working towards wildlife conservation, share ‘did you know?’, etc.
Visit the United Nations page for World Wildlife Day for more ideas.
World Hearing Day
Talk to your audience about checking the ears and hearing, keeping their ears healthy and taking care of people who have hearing issues.
You can find the WHO’s campaign material and social media posters here.
Birth Anniversary of Jamshetji Nusserwanji Tata
Remembering the pioneer industrialist and philanthropist that laid the foundation for growth of many sectors in India.
Post about a successful and well-known individual from your industry. Feature his/her story.
March 04, Saturday
National Safety Day
The theme for 2023’s National Safety Day is ‘Our Aim - Zero Harm’.
Make a pledge towards safety at your workplace, at home or when you are out on roads.
Ramakrishna Jayanti
According to the Hindu calendar, Sri Ramakrishna's birth anniversary will fall on March 04 this year. Swami Vivekanand was a great disciple of Ramakrishna Paramhamsa. Share one of his teachings as they are relatable to the modern world and have a global presence.
What are you planning for the weekend? Reading a book, completing unfinished tasks, organizing, partying…?
March 05, Sunday
International Day for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Awareness
Share data on arms used in recent wars and the lives lost. According to the UN, ‘the cost of 1 battle tank equals the cost to treat 26000 malaria patients’. You can find more such facts on the UN site. Along with this express gratitude for being in a safe and secure environment.
Birth anniversary of Subroto Mukherjee
Known as the father of the Indian Air Force, Subroto Mukherjee has many firsts attached to his name. He was the first ‘Chief of Air Staff’ after India’s independence. He was the 1st Indian to command a flight, 1st Indian to become a squadron leader, to lead a RAF station and a Service. There is also an inter-school football cup named after him.
Sunday
A day to recharge for the coming week!
March 06, Monday
National Dentist day
Remember having dental checkups in school? As we grow up, we visit the dentists only when some tooth issue occurs.
On March 6, the National Dentist Day is dedicated to dentists for their contribution towards society in raising awareness about oral hygiene. Share posts guiding your audience about maintaining good oral habits. This not only includes brushing your teeth twice a day, but also regular dental checkups.
March is tax season. Remind your audience to gather and maintain all necessary documents and take steps to save tax before 31st March.
Holika Dahan
Holika Dahan is performed on full moon day, which will start from 4:17 pm on March 06, 2023, and last up to 6:09 pm on March 07, 2023. Matching the Hindu and Gregorian calendars always causes confusion about which day to celebrate the festival.
On the eve of March 06, a bonfire is lit to mark the end of evil.
March 07, Tuesday
Holi
Holi- the festival of colours, can be used to promote your product or service along with festive greetings. It may sound cliche, but such posts, filled with the holiday spirit, attract more audiences.
You must have seen big brands running special marketing campaigns for Holi. And these are not just detergents or skincare brands.
Make sure the images you use for your Holi post are multi-coloured.
Write down a tip that has worked for you in your niche or share a useful technique with your audience and customers. Posts like these determine the transparency you keep with them.
Make use of #TuesdayTip to get more engaged and real with the viewers.
March 08, Wednesday
International Women’s Day
Of course, women’s oppression and not having equal rights and status led to movements of change. Women demanded better pay, voting rights, education, better healthcare and more. Women started campaigning across the globe. Different countries began celebrating women’s day on different days. Later, an International Women’s Day on March 08 was agreed upon.
We now celebrate Women’s Day to honour the achievements of women around the world. On this day, spread knowledge about women’s equality in every field of life.
Use the colours purple, green and white in your posts.
National No Smoking Day
Observed on the second Wednesday of every March, the aim of No Smoking Day is to spread the consequences of smoking.
Share quotes, tips to help quit smoking, other health hazards of smoking than cancer, etc.
March 09, Thursday
Barbie day
It’s Barbie doll’s birthday.
March 09, 1959, is Barbie’s birthday. The Barbie doll was launched in the toy industry on this day. In 2022, the Barbie brand made worldwide gross sales of USD 1.49 billion. Since the beginning, Barbie has been every child’s dream doll.
You can make use of Barbie’s popularity to boost your page.
Share a business tool that you use to improve your productivity.
It can be accountancy software, a grammar-correcting tool, an image editor, etc.
March 10, Friday
Death Anniversary of Savitribai Phule
Remembering the lady who took cow dung, eggs, tomatoes, stones, etc., thrown at her for teaching girls. March 10 marks the death anniversary of the first female teacher of India- Savitribai Phule.
Mario Day
The date March 10 can also be written as Mar10, which looks like Mario. And so March 10th is Mario Day, where the products of the entire Mario franchise are put up on sale.
In her book, ‘How to be a BAWSE’, Lilly Singh says, “Video games are a great analogy of life.” You can motivate your audience through Mario's example. “You go through levels, get thrown off by obstacles, and face several enemies. The game will become harder and harder, but it's okay because you become smarter, faster, and more skilled.”
Landline telephone day
Remember the old days when landline telephones were used?
You can create a ‘then and now’ post about your product or service, just like we then used landline telephones and now use mobile phones.
March 11, Saturday
WHO declared the Covid-19 pandemic
This day has come to be known as Covid-19 day. Educate your audience on staying healthy and hygienic.
March 12, Sunday
Talk to your audience about why you started what you are doing- your business, blog, social media channel, etc. They might know the ‘what’. Share your ‘why’.
Working Moms Day
There will definitely be a working mom around you, at your workplace or at home. Or is it you yourself? Share a daily obstacle she has to face.
March 13, Monday
Even posting daily on social media is a tedious task. Let alone be the business or blog you run.
However, you are here close to mid-month.
Share how you keep moving forward. Talk about the obstacles you face and yet are consistent in what you do.
March 14, Tuesday
Pi Day
Larry Shaw, who discovered Pi, and linked it with March 14, started celebrating Pi Day in 1988.
He just saw how the date 3/14 coincides with the value of Pi, i.e. 3.14. He planned a gathering of scientists, teachers and other Exploratorium museum staff. His motive was to cheer them up and brainstorm new ideas after its founder’s passing.
Pi Day gradually became an international celebration for fun, where people come together and enjoy pie.
Just as the value of Pi can go to infinity, celebrate endless opportunities in life, unlimited love and hope. And create your posts around this thought.
Birth Anniversary of Albert Einstein
Born in Germany, Albert Einstein was misinterpreted as a slow learner as an infant because he couldn't speak until he was almost three. Even his teachers in elementary school thought he was a silly student. When out on picnics with family and friends, they assumed Albert was not interested in anything because he kept staring into space.
A simple gift from his father made him curious about the world. This was a turning point for Albert Einstein.
Today we are grateful for what he discovered and invested.
International Day of Action of Rivers
There are over 400 rivers in India.
Ours is a country where rivers are worshipped as deities, yet they are the most polluted water body.
In 1998, 20 countries, including India, came together to spread the word about how important rivers are for our ecology. They decided to act against the degradation of water bodies.
On this day, spread awareness about the importance of flowing water and how rivers supply water all over the country.
March 15, Wednesday
World Consumer Rights Day
The theme for Consumer Rights Day 2023 is “Empowering consumers through clean energy transitions”.
WorkstationWednesday
Share a picture of your workstation.
March 16, Thursday
National Vaccination Day
This day is not just about the importance of vaccination for children, but also about appreciating the work of frontline healthcare workers who make sure that each and every child is vaccinated.
Types of content to share on National Vaccination Day:
Statistics related to vaccines
Acknowledging healthcare workers
Data Covid vaccine drives (expressing gratitude)
March 17, Friday
Birth Anniversary of Kalpana Chawla
“You are just your intelligence” - these are the words of Kalpana Chawla when she was on her first space mission in 1997.
Daughter of a refugee to a daughter who made India proud, it's not an easy journey.
Share more such inspirational quotes from Kalpana Chawla, remembering her on her birth anniversary.
March 18, Saturday
World Sleep Day
When it comes to sleep, it is the quality of sleep which matters more than quantity. In this era, where smartphones, games and social media adversely affect our sleep, talk to your audience about how sleep is crucial for health.
Content ideas for World sleep day:
Tips for better sleep
Quotes
Slogans
Facts and numbers
Ordnance Factories Day (India)
India’s oldest ordnance factory, which is based in Kolkata, is also India’s largest manufacturer of defense equipment, second largest in Asia and 37th across the globe.
On this day the company began its production. Even today this day is celebrated across India by exhibiting various defense equipment.
March 19, Sunday
Mother's Day
Mother's Day is celebrated on different days in different countries. In the UK, it will fall on 19 March this year. And in the US, it will be celebrated on 19 May 2023.
But everywhere, it is a day to appreciate the hard work and sacrifice of mothers.
March 20, Monday
World Sparrow Day
The population of sparrows has dropped by around 70%. Major reason for this decline is death due to starvation of sparrows.
Share a tip on how these little birds can be protected.
Install birdbaths
Keep seed mix
Place nesting boxes
International Day of Happiness
Happiness is such a basic feeling, yet there is a need to educate people on keeping people around and ourselves happy.
How stupefying this is that keeping people around us happy can lead to economic growth.
World Oral Health Day
Share tips on better oral health, such as ‘Drink more water, less sugar drinks’.
March 21, Tuesday
World Poetry Day
Since 1999, World Poetry Day has been celebrated in honour of poets. Poems have a unique way to express things. On this day, events are organised all around to recognise the work of these poets.
World Down Syndrome Day
A baby has 46 chromosomes. Chromosomes are a part of our cells. Extra chromosomes in a baby affect its mental and physical growth.
March 21 is dedicated to people with down syndrome. Utilize this day to make your audience aware of down syndrome and their health condition. Talk about how to behave with people with down syndrome and advocate for the rights of individuals with down syndrome.
Share a story of a famous person with down syndrome.
Share about a local NGO that helps such people.
Share a tip to change people's mentality for such individuals.
World Puppetry Day
Puppetry is an ancient art form found all over the globe. You will find puppets in different costumes in every country. This day was started with the aim to sustain and promote this traditional art and its artists, the puppeteers.
Like in other forms of storytelling, this art breaks the language barriers.
International Day of Forest
Forests are a lot more than trees. They are a storehouse of food and fuel. They have immense power to cut out carbon from the atmosphere, which can control climate change.
The theme for International Forest Day 2023 is “Forest and Health”.
PM Narendra Modi announces Janata Curfew
On this day in 2020, India went into complete lockdown after PM Narendra Modi appealed to the citizens to ‘Stay home, Stay Healthy’.
March 22, Wednesday
Gudi Padwa
This day is the beginning of a new year and new month Chaitra.
In Maharashtra, this first day of the year is celebrated as Gudi Padwa. In other parts of India people celebrate this day as Ugadi, Vishu, VarushaPirappu, Baisakhi, etc.
Bihar Day
In 1912, the Britishers mapped out Bhiar from Bengal to form a new state. This foundation day of the state is celebrated not only in Bihar, but also in many countries outside India.
The theme for Bihar Diwas 2023 is ‘Yuva Sakti, Bihar Ki Pragati’.
World Water Day
One of the SDGs of the United Nations (UN) is ‘Clean Water and Sanitation. For the billions of people, farms, healthcare centres, factories, etc., that do not get an adequate supply of water, the UN states some action points to stimulate change.
Promote habits to save water. #WaterActions
March 23, Thursday
World Metrological Day
It is high time we start thinking about “the future of Weather, Climate and Water across Generations”. And this is the theme for World Meteorological Day 2023. This day came into force in 1950 for the protection of the environment.
Shaheed Diwas/ Martyr's Day
Shhaeed diwas is observed many times during the year. The one on March 23 is to pay tribute to Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev Thapar and Shivaram Rajguru.
On this day these three young freedom fighters were hanged to death for their struggle toward India’s independence.
March 24, Friday
World Tuberculosis Day
With the theme “Yes! We can end TB”, WHO aims to spread hope and awareness. We are today surrounded by so many health issues and virus attacks. People need to know the symptoms of TB so that they can be cured at the right time.
World Kabaddi Day
“Play Hard! Play Smart! Play Together” - this 2023 theme for World Kabbadi day summarizes this sport very well.
Share a story of a kabaddi player.
Share some fun facts on the game.
March 25, Saturday
International Day of Unborn Child
This day is observed to spread awareness about the value of life even if it is in the fetus and the importance of health and development of a baby in womb.
Pope John Paul II started celebrating this day, as it falls on nine months before christmas.
Share about habits, such as listening to music, meditation, etc., helps the child’s growth in the womb.
Earth Hour
On the last Saturday of March every year, Earth Hour is observed for 1 hour. Usually from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. all non-essential electric appliances are turned off.
March 26, Sunday
Purple Day of Epilepsy
Epilepsy is a chronic neurological disorder. Frequent seizures is a common symptom of epilepsy.
This day was begun to spread knowledge about this brain ailment among the public to eliminate fear about this issue.
March 27, Monday
World Theatre Day
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