March 2025 - Awareness Days and Observances

Whitby Town Council and staff recognize and value the contributions of the diverse communities that make our Town so unique and special. We also observe national and internationally recognized days and historical events. Learn more about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Whitby.

Read on to see a list of awareness days and observances for March 2025. Be sure to subscribe to this Awareness Days and Observances page for updates or visit whitby.ca/calendar to see if there are any virtual or in-person events planned to commemorate these days.

Bangladeshi Heritage Month - March
Greek Heritage Month - March
Irish Heritage Month - March
Zero Discrimination Day - March 1
International Women's Day - March 8
International Francophonie Day - March 20
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination - March 21
World Down Syndrome Day - March 21
Earth Hour - March 22
International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade - March 25
International Transgender Day of Visibility - March 31

Observances and awareness days proclaimed by Whitby Town Council are bolded. Learn how to submit an application for a flag raising or proclamation.