március

Március is the third month of the Gregorian calendar and has 31 days. The Hungarian name Március derives from the Latin Martius, which is named after Mars, the Roman god of war.

Astronomically, the vernal equinox falls in Március (usually on March 20 or 21), marking the start of spring in the Northern Hemisphere. In meteorology, spring is often considered to begin on March 1, making Március the first month of meteorological spring. Weather in Március ranges from late winter conditions to early spring warmth, and daylight hours increase noticeably.

In Hungary, Március includes notable observances such as International Women's Day on March 8, and Hungary’s National Day on March 15, commemorating the 1848 revolution and its fight for national freedom. These dates are widely observed in public life, education, and culture.

The month sits between February and April in the Gregorian calendar. In date notation, it is written as március, for example 2025 március 17. In historical or liturgical contexts, the month is referred to as Martius in Latin-derived usages.

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