Phalgun Purnima
3 Mar 2026, Tuesday
Holi 2026
3 Mar 2026, Tuesday
Holi Bhai Dooj or Bhratri Dwitiya
5 Mar 2026, Thursday
Rang Panchami
8 Mar 2026, Sunday
Sheetala Saptami
10 Mar 2026, Tuesday
Sheetala Ashtami
11 Mar 2026, Wednesday
Papmochani Ekadashi
15 Mar 2026, Sunday
Gudi Padwa
19 Mar 2026, Thursday
Chitra Navratri
19 Mar 2026, Thursday
Gudi Padwa
19 Mar 2026, Thursday
Chaitra Amavasya
19 Mar 2026, Thursday
Cheti Chand
20 Mar 2026, Friday
Jamat Ul-Vida
20 Mar 2026, Friday
Ram Navami 2026
26 Mar 2026, Thursday
Swaminarayan Jayanti
27 Mar 2026, Friday
Kamada Ekadashi
29 Mar 2026, Sunday
Mahavir Jayanti
31 Mar 2026, Tuesday
In Hindu panchang, the month of March would overlap Phagun and Chaitra months. And though you may know March only with festivals like Holi and Gudi Padwa, March 2026 is here to surprise you with many of the important festivals. Here is the complete list of festivals in March 2026:
Holi 2026
The most well-known festival of March, Holi, is a festival of colours and love and celebrates the story of the victory of Prahalad over King Hiranyakashipu. In Hindu Panchang, the Holi falls on Phalgun Purnima. It is also considered the day of resolving conflicts. On the next day, People go to see their friends and relatives play with the colours and water. In India, Vrindavan is the place to be on the day of Holi.
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Rang Panchami 2026
Rang Panchami is celebrated for 2 to 5 days, depending on the regions and traditions. It falls on the Krishna Paksha Panchami of Phalgun. A Holika is ignited, representing the story of Holika and the victory of the good over the evil. Apart from the story of Prahalad, Holika, and Hiranyakashipu, the Rang Panchami also celebrates the victory of Lord Krishna over the demon Putna.
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