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March Forth inspires people to take decisive action every March 4. This unofficial holiday encourages everyone to overcome procrastination, set ambitious goals, and make tangible progress towards their dreams. Use this day to launch new projects, embrace challenges, and celebrate forward momentum!
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Expected March Forth Deals
While March Forth isn’t a traditional retail holiday, 2027 could bring promotions on products and services supporting personal growth and productivity. Expect deals on organizational tools from brands like Moleskine and Evernote, alongside discounts on online courses from platforms such as Coursera or Skillshare. Wellness apps like Headspace and fitness trackers from Fitbit might offer special rates to encourage new routines and goal setting. Local businesses, from coaching services to gyms, may also feature introductory offers to help individuals ‘march forth’ on their health and career aspirations. We will update this page with confirmed live deals as March 4 approaches.
Platform Guide for March Forth
TikTok
Tag @www.nationaltoday.com and use #MarchForth. Film a short video showing you taking a ‘first step’ towards a goal, or share a quick productivity hack.
Tag @nationaltoday_ and use #MarchForth. Post an inspiring photo of your workspace, a goal board, or yourself engaging in a new activity you’re ‘marching forth’ on.
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Mention @NatlToday and use #MarchForth. Tweet about a small but significant action you’re taking today to overcome procrastination or achieve a dream.
March Forth Hero
Stephen Covey
History of March Forth
March Forth was born out of the numerous stories of people giving up on their goals due to procrastination and sheer lack of motivation. It encourages support for anyone who may need a little nudge to help kickstart and go full steam on their goals. The holiday is observed for the same reason its name alludes to, marching forth, and it is one of the few unofficial holidays that serve an important purpose of helping to guide our path.
One interesting thing and perhaps an unintended consequence of the date of the holiday is that it comes off the back of some significant holidays celebrated in the months prior to March Forth Day, including Martin Luther King Jr. Day, which is in January, and February’s Black History Month. This is perhaps why some believe the day is an opportune time for Americans to “march forth” towards unity and reflect on the dark history of early human rights struggles to avoid reliving it. To these people, March Forth is a Christian holiday that invites the American populace to begin anew and make an effort to open their hearts and minds to the common goal of unity and the work of racial reconciliation through the love of God.
However, the central purpose of the holiday is for people to make a special effort to improve their lives and “March Forth” toward their dreams and highest aspirations, taking calculated risks, and making the necessary sacrifices.
March Forth timeline
Marci A. Schmitt’s book of the same name, about how she faced her cancer diagnosis struggles, is published.
The book details Canadian Forces journalist and reservist Trevor Greene’s survival and recovery, with the help and support of his wife, Debbie, from a severe brain injury he got during his deployment in Afghanistan.
Matthew Kassel writes about March Forth Day on a popular online news website.
“WikiHow” updates a comprehensive article on the holiday and how to celebrate it.
How Businesses Can Celebrate March Forth
Local businesses can actively participate in March Forth by encouraging their employees and customers to pursue personal and professional development. Consider hosting a ‘goal-setting workshop’ or offering discounts on productivity tools or wellness services. Cafes and eateries could create ‘power lunch’ specials designed to fuel focus, while bookstores might highlight self-help and motivational titles. Businesses can also organize a community clean-up or volunteer event, demonstrating collective action and making a tangible impact.
March Forth FAQs
When is March Forth?
In 2027, March Forth is observed on a Thursday, March 4, providing a perfect opportunity to kickstart new initiatives or overcome procrastination ahead of the weekend.
Why is March Forth celebrated?
The holiday’s origin lies in a clever pun, encouraging individuals to literally “march forth” and “do something.” It serves as a yearly reminder to pursue dreams and make tangible steps forward.
How is March Forth observed?
Observation often involves committing to a new habit, signing up for a class, or engaging in an activity that pushes one out of their comfort zone. The focus is on active participation and progress.
What does 'March Forth' mean?
Beyond its literal date, ‘March Forth’ signifies a call to action—to overcome hesitation, confront challenges, and make decisive moves toward personal and professional objectives.
March Forth Activities
Plan out your goals
The goal of March Forth is to encourage people to achieve their goals. Start by planning out your future and breaking ambitious goals into smaller, achievable stepping stones. Try using a vision board to push yourself to work on them every day going forward.
Volunteer in your community
Volunteer with organizations working to help others achieve their goals or towards a common goal like the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals. Contribute to our shared humanity and commit to the service of helping people actualize their dreams.
Invite people on social media
Share your photos, videos, and thoughts about the holiday on social media to spread awareness for the day. Be sure to share how you’re working on your own goals using #MarchForth #DoSomethingDay.
5 Things You Didn’t Know About March Forth
It’s not an actual holiday
The holiday represents one of few unofficial and made-up holidays available in a calendar year.
March Forth is also the shortened
March Forth is the shortened version of the full name of the holiday, which is March Forth and Do Something Day.
It rhymes with the March 4 date
The name of the day is the homophone of the word ‘fourth.’
March Forth and Black History Month
The holiday was specifically made to be observed just after Black History Month.
It’s meant to deal with procrastination
March Forth was specially created to help people overcome procrastination.
Why We Love March Forth
It helps us overcome procrastination
The importance of having a day dedicated to getting over procrastination, which holds us back from our goals, cannot be overestimated. March Forth is that day! The holiday was made to help us kickstart and work towards significant milestones in the achievement of our aspirations. In other words, it helps us overcome procrastination.
It encourages self-motivation
Motivation can be a hard thing to find most days. March Forth is a specific day in the year that was created to help us stay accountable to ourselves about the progress we have made towards achieving our goals. It makes sure there’s a reason for us to convince our sometimes tired minds to work even harder at attaining our goals.
To ease into the coming months
March Forth is typically observed after some really important events from the previous months. It is believed that the holiday was created to ease from the spirit of honoring and celebrating others to focusing on bettering ourselves.
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