{"id":"f-73cd9b4b27-558a4dc4-142c-5cdb-8b71-12d00f293ad7","title":"March festivals 2026 calendar: Gudi Padwa, Ugadi, Eid ul-Fitr, Navratri, Chaiti Chhath and more","description":"Get the complete list of March 2026 festival dates including Gudi Padwa, Ugadi, Eid ul-Fitr, Chaitra Navratri, and Ram Navami. Check accurate dates, significance, and plan your celebrations with this detailed festival calendar.","timestamp":1773816943,"category":"travel_and_lifestyle","headline":"March festivals 2026 calendar: Gudi Padwa, Ugadi, Eid ul-Fitr, Navratri, Chaiti Chhath and more","modifiedHeadline":"March 2026 fest guide: Navratri to Chhath","subCategories":["scid_d3a98dc5"],"subcategoriesName":["Culture"],"region":"IN","bundleMetaData":{"bundleId":"7b48871c-c993-4956-b43d-6f46f8e1b036","bundleTitle":"Today In India","cardData":null},"iabCategoryId":"460","iabCategoryName":"Hinduism","fcSummary":"india anticipates a lively march 2026 with festivals like gudi padwa, ugadi, eid ul-fitr, chaitra navratri, and rama navami. these celebrations, stemming from hindu, jain, and islamic traditions, signify renewal, devotion, and community. unique regional customs and precise dates (confirmed by panchangs) are highlighted, encouraging spiritual reflection and joyful gatherings.","summary":"As March 2026 unfolds, India prepares for a vibrant tapestry of festivals that herald the arrival of spring and new beginnings.","ctaUrl":"https://trends.glance.com/newz/astrology/IN/en/news9/f-73cd9b4b27-558a4dc4-142c-5cdb-8b71-12d00f293ad7","sourceUrl":"https://www.news9live.com/lifestyle/events/march-festivals-in-india-2026-2944508","bannerImage":"https://g-mob.glance-cdn.com/public/fc/image/EkBZI7MXJG80.webp","content":"

New Delhi: As March 2026 unfolds, India prepares for a vibrant tapestry of festivals that herald the arrival of spring and new beginnings. Festivals like

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Gudi Padwa, Ugadi, Eid ul-Fitr, Chaitra Navratri, and Rama Navami promise joyous celebrations filled with rituals, feasts, and family gatherings. These occasions, rooted in Hindu, Jain, and Islamic traditions, symbolise renewal, devotion, and community spirit across diverse regions. From Maharashtra’s towering Gudi flags to Andhra Pradesh’s Ugadi pachadi, each festival offers unique customs that unite millions in shared cultural heritage. This guide explores key March 2026 festival dates, helping you plan your celebrations seamlessly.

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These festivals not only mark lunar calendar milestones but also inspire spiritual reflection and social bonds. Whether fasting during Navratri or breaking the Ramadan fast on Eid ul-Fitr, participants embrace themes of triumph over adversity and gratitude. Stay tuned for precise dates and highlights to make the most of this exhilarating period.

March festivals in India 2026

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Date	Festival Name
19 March 2026	Gudi Padwa
19 March 2026	Ugadi
19–27 March 2026	Chaitra Navratri
20 or 21 March 2026	Eid ul-Fitr
26 March 2026	Rama Navami
22-25 March 2026	Chaitra Chhath
31 March 2026	Mahavir Jayanti

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These dates, confirmed via authoritative panchangs, ensure accurate planning for your festivities.

Embrace the divine energy of March 2026 festivals—mark your calendars for Gudi Padwa, Ugadi, Eid ul-Fitr, Chaitra Navratri, Rama Navami, and beyond. Let these celebrations enrich your year with prosperity and joy.

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March festivals 2026 calendar: Gudi Padwa, Ugadi, Eid ul-Fitr, Navratri, Chaiti Chhath and more

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