March 2026 Holiday Calendar India: Full List of Festivals, Long Weekends, Bank Holidays & School Closings
March is one of the most festive months of the year, marking the arrival of spring and several religious celebrations across India.
4 March (Wed)- Holi
21 March (Sat)- Eid-ul-Fitr (moon sighting based)
26 March (Thu)- Ram Navami
31 March (Tue)- Mahavir Jayanti
3 March- Holika Dahan (Chhoti Holi)
19 March- Ugadi / Gudi Padwa / Cheti Chand (regional new year)
20 March- Jamat-ul-Vida (restricted holiday)
Holi will be celebrated on 4 March 2026, with Holika Dahan on 3 March.
20 March- Jamat-ul-Vida (last Friday of Ramadan)
21 March- Eid-ul-Fitr (end of Ramadan)
4 March- Holi
14 March- Second Saturday
21 March- Eid-ul-Fitr
28 March- Fourth Saturday
Holi break
4 Mar (Wed) → take 6 Mar leave → long break
Ram Navami break
26 Mar (Thu) → take 27 Mar leave → long weekend
Eid Long Weekend
19–22 March possible extended break
Many schools in UP & North India close around Holi period.
Some areas may give 2–4 days holidays depending on local decisions.
International Film Festival Delhi- 25–31 March 2026
Delhi will host its first international film festival featuring global cinema and cultural programs.
Disclaimer:
Holiday dates may vary depending on state government notifications, local authorities, and institutional policies. Islamic holidays such as Eid-ul-Fitr are subject to moon sighting and may shift by a day. School closures and regional observances can differ by district and organization. Readers are advised to verify dates with official government circulars, banks, schools, or employers before making travel or leave plans.
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