1st March 2025 – Baba Marta in Bulgaria, Romania or Moldova

Every year Bulgarian cities compete with the best decoration for this holiday, which turns out to be celebrated also in Macedonia, Romania and Moldova. According to Bulgarian beliefs, twisted white and red thread called martenitsi symbolieze: blood and life (the color red) and purity and happiness (the color white). In Romania, white thread symbolizes winter, and red – summer and their intertwining represents the 365 calendar days. In Moldova, like Romania, martenitsie are called “martsishor” (small March) and on March 1 celebrate the emerging new life after the cold winter. Every year from 1 to 10 March in the capital city of Moldova,  Chisinau, is held the international music festival Marcișor, which is worth visiting Mărțișor – Moldova Travel

– In Bulgaria from several year there is a tradition to hang a huge 35-meter martenitsa over the rocks of Lakatnik. While you are there, do not miss to visit the Monastery of the Seven Thrones.

– Dobrich won a Guinness World Record: with the longest martenitsa in the world – the same is over 43 km.

3 March 2025 – Bulgaria

There are solemn celebrations all over Bulgaria, interesting to see: the celebrations of Shipka, the reenactment in Vidin, Veliki Preslav and Koprivshtitsa, and why not join the traditional big downhill skiing in Pamporovo in traditional Bulgarian outfit!

11 March 2025 – Lithuania: Independence Day

On March 11, Lithuania celebrates its Independence Day. The main events thought out the day can be seen at: Lithuania marks Independence Restoration Day – key events in Vilnius – LRT Lithuania is very green and beautiful, and the Lithuanian language is considered one of the oldest in the world. Here are more charming places you can visit there.

14 March 2025 – Andorra: Constitution Day

It is one of the four main holidays in the country (along with Christmas, New Year and the National Day) when everyone is off except for some shops and ski facilities. On the occasion of the holiday, the whole country is decorated with flags, and in the evening there is a solemn fireworks.

15 March 2025 – Hungary: National holiday

March 15 is a national holiday in Hungary celebrating the freedom and democracy won by the Hungarian Revolution of 1848, which turned into a war of independence from Habsburg rule. On this day, festivals and solemn ceremonies are organized throughout the country, starting in the morning with the raising of the Hungarian flag.
In Budapest, on this day you can enter and see the beautiful building of the Hungarian Parliament for free. At noon, a solemn procession from the National Museum to Buda Castle begins, with concerts, celebrations and free entry to many museums all day long.

17 March 2025 – Ireland, Dublin – St. Patrick Day

The festive parade on the occasion of St. Patrick’s Day in Dublin is one of the most lavish festivals not only in Ireland but also in the world, with over half a million visitors coming here every year, all dressed in green. The climate and location of the country are conducive to making Ireland one of the greenest countries in the world, and this holiday guarantees the top position, even the people have gone green!

Music, euphoria and fun – these are the three words I would use to describe this green festival – green like nature and spring. Ireland is much more colorful, mysterious and fascinating, and is worth visiting not only during this holiday.

25 March 2025 – Greece: Independence Day

On March 25, Greeks celebrate their Independence Day, commemorating the start of the Greek War of Independence in 1821. Usually, on this day, all cities are decorated with Greek flags, and in the capital, Athens, there is a ceremonial parade. More information about the celebrations can be found at GREEK INDEPENDENCE DAY in Athens – Why Athens

31 March 2025 – Malta: Freedom Day

Malta’s Freedom Day is celebrated every year on March 31 and this day is of great national pride. This holiday marks the day when Malta officially became free from British occupation, and for the first time in centuries, Malta is free to govern itself without any foreign influence. This year, the holiday also coincides with the Catholic Easter, and it is expected to be with lavish decorations and numerous celebrations.

You can find more information about the various Easter celebrations at MARCH – TripTips

1 April 2025 – Cyprus: National holiday

This national holiday is also known as Greek Cypriot National Day and marks the beginning of the 1955 rebellion against Britain. It is a non-working day, and in addition to festive church services, many other celebrations are organized where people can spend more time with friends and family.

4 April 2025 – Killarney National Park in Ireland

It’s Ireland’s biggest outdoor activity festival where you can get involved and learn what happens when you go off the beaten track, you can take a sunrise swim in a lake, climb Carauntuhill and see Ireland from its peak, cycle, run, horse ride, kayak or simply walk… Experience it all in Killarney National Park, and enjoy its lakes and mountains like never before! More information can be found at https://wanderwildfestival.com

13 April 2025: Thai New Year

Songkran or Thai New Year is the biggest and most important festival in Thailand. Traditionally, the celebrations last for three days, starting on the first full moon in April. The name Songkran comes from the ancient Sanskrit word meaning “entering” or “passing” into the new year. There are big and lavish celebrations all over the country, and here are 10 top places to visit in Thailand.

25 April 2025 – Italy: Liberation Day

Italy celebrates Liberation Day – Il Giorno della Liberazione, which marks the end of the Italian Civil War in 1946 and the end of the Nazi occupation. All over the country there are lavish celebrations, and in the capital – the eternal city there is even the Frecce Tricolori (tricolor arrows) fly over Rome.