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🗓️ Indian Calendar March 2026 – Festivals & Holidays
Here’s the complete list of Indian festivals, public holidays, and observances in March 2026 with their dates, days, and cultural significance.
📋 March 2026 Festivals and Holidays in India
| Date | Day | Festival / Holiday | Category | Notes |
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| Mar 1 | Sunday | Amalaki Ekadashi | Hindu Festival | Devoted to Lord Vishnu; worship of Amla tree |
| Mar 3 | Tuesday | Phalguna Amavasya | Hindu Festival | New moon rituals, ancestor offerings |
| Mar 5 | Thursday | Rangbhari Ekadashi | Hindu Festival | Associated with Holi celebrations, devotion to Lord Vishnu |
| Mar 6 | Friday | Govind Dwadashi / Bhaum Pradosh | Hindu Festival | Fasting and prayers for prosperity |
| Mar 9 | Monday | Holika Dahan (Chhoti Holi) | Major Hindu Festival | Bonfire ritual symbolizing victory of good over evil |
| Mar 10 | Tuesday | Holi (Dhulandi / Rangwali Holi) | Major Hindu Festival | Festival of colors, celebrated across India |
| Mar 11 | Wednesday | Papmochani Ekadashi | Hindu Festival | Observed for spiritual cleansing |
| Mar 13 | Friday | Somvati Amavasya | Hindu Festival | Rare new moon falling on Monday, considered highly auspicious |
| Mar 14 | Saturday | Meena Sankranti | Hindu Festival | Sun enters Pisces zodiac sign |
| Mar 17 | Tuesday | Sheetala Ashtami | Regional Festival | Observed in North India, worship of Goddess Sheetala |
| Mar 20 | Friday | Vernal Equinox | Astronomical Event | Equal length of day and night worldwide |
| Mar 21 | Saturday | Basoda (Sheetala Ashtami, MP, Gujarat) | Regional Festival | Rituals for health and protection |
| Mar 24 | Tuesday | Yamuna Chhath / Bhanu Saptami | Regional Festival | Worship of River Yamuna and Sun God |
| Mar 25 | Wednesday | Chaitra Navratri Begins / Gudi Padwa / Ugadi | Major Hindu Festival | Start of Hindu New Year in many regions; celebrated as Ugadi (Andhra, Telangana, Karnataka) & Gudi Padwa (Maharashtra) |
| Mar 26 | Thursday | Cheti Chand (Sindhi New Year) | Regional Festival | Celebrated by Sindhi community in honor of Lord Jhulelal |
| Mar 28 | Saturday | Ram Navami | Major Hindu Festival | Birth anniversary of Lord Rama |
| Mar 29 | Sunday | Ashok Ashtami (Odisha) | Regional Festival | Celebrated in Odisha with special rituals |
| Mar 30 | Monday | Hanuman Jayanti | Major Hindu Festival | Birth anniversary of Lord Hanuman, observed with devotion |
✨ Highlights of March 2026 Festivals
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Holi (March 10, 2026) – The festival of colors, celebrated with joy, dance, and community gatherings across India.
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Chaitra Navratri Begins (March 25, 2026) – Nine days dedicated to Goddess Durga, starting the Hindu New Year in several regions.
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Gudi Padwa / Ugadi (March 25, 2026) – Regional New Year festivals celebrated with traditional food, decorations, and rituals.
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Ram Navami (March 28, 2026) – Marks the birth of Lord Rama, celebrated with fasting, prayers, and temple visits.
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Hanuman Jayanti (March 30, 2026) – Devotees honor Lord Hanuman with rituals, reciting the Hanuman Chalisa, and temple festivities.
📌 Quick FAQ
Q1. When is Holi in 2026?
👉 Holi will be celebrated on Tuesday, 10 March 2026, with Holika Dahan on 9 March 2026.
Q2. When does Chaitra Navratri 2026 begin?
👉 Chaitra Navratri starts on Wednesday, 25 March 2026.
Q3. When is Ram Navami in 2026?
👉 Ram Navami falls on Saturday, 28 March 2026.
Q4. When is Hanuman Jayanti in 2026?
👉 Hanuman Jayanti will be observed on Monday, 30 March 2026.
