{"id":"f-73cd9b4b27-0b728ba0-8e1b-5452-b9a7-9bbdbe2de710","title":"March 2026 holiday calendar: Complete list of important dates and festivals in India","description":"March 2026 brings a mix of national holidays, vibrant festivals, bank closures, and important observance days across India. Planning travel, school schedules, or financial tasks becomes easier when you know the key dates in advance. Stay ahead and mark your calendar smartly.","timestamp":1772509008,"category":"travel_and_lifestyle","headline":"March 2026 holiday calendar: Complete list of important dates and festivals in India","modifiedHeadline":"March 2026: Key Dates & Festivals Listed","subCategories":["scid_c3ff64bf"],"subcategoriesName":["Travel News"],"region":"IN","bundleMetaData":{"bundleId":"7b48871c-c993-4956-b43d-6f46f8e1b036","bundleTitle":"Today In India","cardData":null},"iabCategoryId":"1KXCLD","fcSummary":"march 2026 promises a vibrant mix of cultural festivals, national holidays, and international observances across india. highlights include holi, international women’s day, eid-ul-fitr (tentative), rama navami, and mahavir jayanti. the calendar also features regional holidays like ugadi/gudi padwa and spiritual days like ravi pradosh vrat. plan ahead for a balanced and joyous month.","summary":"March 2026: India's calendar blends Holi, Women's Day, & key dates. Plan ahead for holidays, festivals, & bank closures!","ctaUrl":"https://trends.glance.com/newz/astrology/IN/en/news9/f-73cd9b4b27-0b728ba0-8e1b-5452-b9a7-9bbdbe2de710","sourceUrl":"https://www.news9live.com/lifestyle/events/march-2026-calendar-with-holidays-2937879","bannerImage":"https://g-mob.glance-cdn.com/public/fc/image/RZs8PIi6xD60.webp","content":"

New Delhi: As March 2026 unfolds, it brings a vibrant tapestry of colours, celebrations, and meaningful observances that light up calendars across India

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and the globe. From the joyous splash of Holi to empowering tributes on International Women’s Day, this month promises a perfect blend of cultural festivities, national holidays, and international days dedicated to awareness and unity. Whether you’re planning family gatherings, office breaks, or simply marking your diary, the March 2026 holiday calendar holds something special for everyone. Imagine streets alive with the festival of colours, heartfelt rituals welcoming spring, and global calls for equality and conservation—all set against the backdrop of lengthening days and blooming flowers.

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This month’s highlights tease a mix of Hindu festivals like Holika Dahan and Holi, alongside bank holidays and significant observances such as World Wildlife Day. Curious about exact dates for Ugadi, Rama Navami, or even quirky international fun days? Dive in to discover how these March 2026 important dates and days can inspire your plans, from festive feasts to reflective moments.

March 2026 holidays list

Here’s a handy table listing all key national and international days, holidays, and festivals for March 2026. Note that some regional holidays vary by state, and tentative dates like Ramzan Id depend on moon sighting.

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Date	Weekday	Event/Festival	Type	Notes
1 March	Sunday	Zero Discrimination Day, World Civil Defence Day	International Observance	Global awareness days
3 March	Tuesday	Holika Dahan, World Wildlife Day	Hindu Festival, International	Bonfire eve of Holi; wildlife conservation
4 March	Wednesday	Holi, National Safety Day	National Holiday, Hindu Festival	Festival of colours; safety awareness
8 March	Sunday	International Women’s Day	International Observance	Celebrating women’s achievements
12 March	Thursday	Dandi March Anniversary	National Observance	Gandhi’s Salt March commemoration

15 March	Sunday	World Consumer Rights Day	International	Consumer protection focus
16 March	Monday	National Vaccination Day	National Observance	Immunisation promotion
19 March	Thursday	Ugadi/Gudi Padwa, Chaitra Navratri Start	Regional Holiday, Hindu Festival	New year in Andhra, Maharashtra; nine-day fast
20 March	Friday	Jumat-ul-Vida, Ordnance Factories Day	Islamic, National	Pre-Eid prayer; defence tribute
21 March	Saturday	Eid-ul-Fitr (Ramzan Id, tentative)	Gazetted Holiday	End of Ramadan (moon-dependent)
22 March	Sunday	World Water Day	International	Water conservation
23 March	Monday	Martyrs’ Day (Shaheed Diwas)	National Observance	Bhagat Singh sacrifice
26 March	Thursday	Rama Navami	Gazetted Holiday, Hindu Festival	Lord Rama’s birth
28 March	Saturday	Fourth Saturday (Bank Holiday)	Bank Holiday	Across India
31 March	Tuesday	Mahavir Jayanti	Gazetted Holiday, Jain Festival	Lord Mahavira’s birth

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Spiritual days and dates in March 2026

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Date	Day	Spiritual Event/Festival	Significance
1 March 2026	Sunday	Ravi Pradosh Vrat / Phalguna Purnima	Shiva worship in twilight; full moon bath
3 March 2026	Tuesday	Holika Dahan	Bonfire ritual symbolising good over evil
4 March 2026	Wednesday	Holi / Rangwali Holi	Festival of colours, love, and spring
13 March 2026	Friday	Papmochani Ekadashi	Vishnu fast for sin purification
14 March 2026	Saturday	Krishna Pradosh Vrat	Evening Shiva puja for peace
15 March 2026	Sunday	Masik Shivaratri	Night vigil for Lord Shiva
19 March 2026	Thursday	Chaitra Navratri Begins / Gudi Padwa / Ugadi	Goddess Durga worship starts; Hindu New Year (regional)
26 March 2026	Thursday	Ram Navami	Lord Rama’s birth; fasting and recitals
27 March 2026	Friday	Chaitra Navratri Ends	Culmination of nine-day Durga vrat
31 March 2026	Tuesday	Mahavir Jayanti	Jain Tirthankara’s birth; spiritual reflection

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March 2026’s general holiday calendar offers public breaks, bank closures varying by state, and school holidays. Plan travels or family time around these diverse dates for a balanced, joyous month ahead.

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March 2026 holiday calendar: Complete list of important dates and festivals in India

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