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March 2026 CalendarDownload printable March 2026 calendar with holidays and important dates. |
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March 2026 Holidays
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Holika Dahan (Chhoti Holi) 02 March, Monday |
Holika Dahan 2026 marks the victory of good over evil with sacred bonfires, symbolizing the burning of negativity before the colorful celebration of Holi. |
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Holi 04 March, Wednesday |
Holi 2026, the festival of colors, celebrates joy, unity, and the arrival of spring with vibrant colors, sweets, and festive gatherings across India. |
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National Safety Day 04 March, Wednesday |
National Safety Day 2026 in India emphasizes workplace safety, accident prevention, and awareness to ensure a secure and healthy environment. |
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Dhulandi / Rangwali Holi 05 March, Thursday |
Rangwali Holi 2026 is the main celebration of colors, where people enjoy gulal, water splashes, music, and festive joy with friends and family. |
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Chaitanya Mahaprabhu Jayanti 06 March, Friday |
Chaitanya Mahaprabhu Jayanti 2026 celebrates the birth of the saint who spread devotion, love, and the chanting of Hare Krishna. |
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No Smoking Day 09 March, Monday |
No Smoking Day 2026 encourages people to quit smoking and adopt healthier lifestyles, highlighting the dangers of tobacco use. |
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Sheetala Ashtami 11 March, Wednesday |
Sheetala Ashtami 2026 is dedicated to Goddess Sheetala, worshipped for protection against diseases and maintaining health and well-being. |
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CISF Raising Day 12 March, Thursday |
CISF Raising Day 2026 honors the Central Industrial Security Force for its role in protecting vital infrastructure and ensuring national security. |
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National Vaccination Day 16 March, Monday |
National Vaccination Day 2026 in India highlights the importance of immunization in preventing diseases and ensuring public health safety. |
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Ordnance Factory Day (India) 18 March, Wednesday |
Ordnance Factory Day 2026 celebrates India's defense manufacturing sector and acknowledges its contribution to national security. |
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Gudi Padwa 19 March, Thursday |
Gudi Padwa 2026 marks the Marathi New Year with traditional rituals, symbolizing prosperity, happiness, and new beginnings. |
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Ugadi 19 March, Thursday |
Ugadi 2026 celebrates the Telugu and Kannada New Year, marking a fresh start with traditional foods, rituals, and cultural festivities. |
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Ram Navami 25 March, Wednesday |
Ram Navami 2026 celebrates the birth of Lord Rama with devotion, prayers, and religious rituals across India. |
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Mahavir Jayanti 30 March, Monday |
Mahavir Jayanti 2026 marks the birth anniversary of Lord Mahavir, emphasizing non-violence, truth, and spiritual awakening in Jainism. |
March 2026 Purnima, Ekadashi, Amavasya
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Dol Purnima
03 March, Tuesday
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Dol Purnima 2026 marks the sacred full moon festival of Krishna devotion, celebrated with colors, kirtans, and rituals, symbolizing love, joy, and spiritual awakening across India. |
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Papamochani Ekadashi
12 March, Thursday
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Papamochani Ekadashi 2026 is a sacred fasting day dedicated to Lord Vishnu, observed for removal of sins, spiritual purification, and attaining peace, prosperity, and divine blessings. |
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Darsha Amavasya
18 March, Wednesday
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Darsha Amavasya 2026 is an important new moon day for performing ancestral rituals, charity, and spiritual practices, believed to bring peace to forefathers and blessings to families. |
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Kamda Ekadashi / Vamana Ekadashi
29 March, Sunday
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Kamda Ekadashi 2026, also known as Vamana Ekadashi, is a sacred fasting day dedicated to Lord Vishnu, observed for wish fulfillment, removal of sins, and attaining spiritual growth. |
March 2026 World/International Observances
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Zero Discrimination Day 01 March, Sunday |
Zero Discrimination Day 2026 promotes equality, inclusion, and human rights worldwide, encouraging people to stand against discrimination in all forms. |
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World Civil Defence Day 01 March, Sunday |
World Civil Defence Day 2026 highlights disaster preparedness and emergency response systems, raising awareness about safety measures to protect lives and property. |
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World Compliment Day 01 March, Sunday |
World Compliment Day 2026 encourages spreading positivity through genuine compliments, fostering kindness, happiness, and stronger social connections. |
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World Wildlife Day 03 March, Tuesday |
World Wildlife Day 2026 raises awareness about protecting endangered species and preserving biodiversity for a sustainable future. |
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World Hearing Day 03 March, Tuesday |
World Hearing Day 2026 promotes ear care awareness, early detection of hearing loss, and encourages healthy hearing practices globally. |
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International Women's Day 08 March, Sunday |
International Women's Day 2026 celebrates women's achievements, promotes gender equality, and raises awareness about women's rights worldwide. |
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World Consumer Rights Day 15 March, Sunday |
World Consumer Rights Day 2026 promotes consumer protection, fair trade practices, and awareness of rights in the global marketplace. |
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World Water Day 22 March, Sunday |
World Water Day 2026 focuses on water conservation, sustainable management, and raising awareness about global water challenges. |
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World Meteorological Day 23 March, Monday |
World Meteorological Day 2026 highlights the importance of weather and climate services in protecting lives and supporting sustainable development. |
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World Tuberculosis Day 24 March, Tuesday |
World Tuberculosis Day 2026 raises awareness about TB prevention, treatment, and global efforts to eliminate this infectious disease. |
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World Theatre Day 27 March, Friday |
World Theatre Day 2026 celebrates performing arts, promoting theatre culture and its impact on society and creativity. |
