March is the third month of the year. This is considered an important month as it is the transition month for the season, where the winter season comes to an end along with the beginning of summer days. March is the third month of the year. This is considered an important month as it is the transition month for the season, where the winter season comes to an end along with the beginning of summer days.
Important Days in March
| Date | Day | Occasion |
| 2 March 2026 | Monday | Holi |
| 3 March 2026 | Tuesday | Dhulivandan / Dhuleti / Dhul |
| 8 March 2026 | Sunday | Rang Panchami |
| 8 March 2026 | Sunday | International Women’s Day |
| 19 March 2026 | Thursday | Gudi Padva |
| 19 March 2026 | Thursday | Hindu Navvarsh |
| 19 March 2026 | Thursday | Chaitra Navratri Begins |
| 23 March 2026 | Monday | Shaheed Diwas |
| 26 March 2026 | Thursday | Shri Ram Navami |
| 27 March 2026 | Friday | Swaminarayan Jayanti |
| 31 March 2026 | Tuesday | Mahavir Swami Jayanti |
2 March 2026 – Holi
Holi, the festival of colors, symbolizes joy, unity, and the triumph of good over evil. Celebrated with colors, music, sweets, and togetherness, Holi marks the arrival of spring and spreads happiness across communities.
3 March 2026 – Dhulivandan / Dhuleti / Dhul
Dhulivandan, also known as Dhuleti or Dhul, is observed a day after Holi. On this day, people play with dry and wet colors, visit friends and family, and celebrate love, forgiveness, and harmony.
8 March 2026 – Rang Panchami
Rang Panchami is celebrated mainly in regions like Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh. It falls five days after Holi and represents the spiritual aspect of colors, symbolizing positivity and divine energy.
8 March 2026 – International Women’s Day (Mahila Diwas)
International Women’s Day honors the strength, achievements, and contributions of women in society. It promotes gender equality, women’s rights, and empowerment across the world.
19 March 2026 – Gudi Padva
Gudi Padva marks the Marathi New Year and is considered an auspicious day for new beginnings. People decorate their homes, hoist the Gudi, and pray for prosperity and success.
19 March 2026 – Hindu Navvarsh
Hindu Navvarsh, or the Hindu New Year, begins on the first day of the Chaitra month. It is celebrated in different forms across India and signifies renewal, hope, and fresh starts.
19 March 2026 – Chaitra Navratri Begins
Chaitra Navratri marks the beginning of a nine-day festival dedicated to Goddess Durga. Devotees observe fasting, prayers, and spiritual practices seeking divine blessings and inner strength.
23 March 2026 – Shaheed Diwas
Shaheed Diwas is observed to honor the martyrs Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev, and Rajguru, who sacrificed their lives for India’s freedom. It is a day of remembrance, patriotism, and respect for national heroes.
26 March 2026 – Shri Ram Navami
Shri Ram Navami celebrates the birth of Lord Shri Ram, the seventh avatar of Lord Vishnu. Devotees observe fasts, recite Ramayana verses, and visit temples to seek blessings.
27 March 2026 – Swaminarayan Jayanti
Swaminarayan Jayanti marks the birth of Bhagwan Swaminarayan, a great spiritual leader. The day is observed with prayers, discourses, and devotional activities in Swaminarayan temples worldwide.
31 March 2026 – Mahavir Swami Jayanti
Mahavir Swami Jayanti commemorates the birth of Lord Mahavir, the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism. The day emphasizes principles of non-violence, truth, compassion, and self-discipline.
