March is the third month of the Gregorian calendar. It
is one of the seven months whose number of days is 31. World Kidney Day is celebrated on the second Thursday of
March.
The month of March is considered very special in terms of festivals because a big
festival like Holi comes in this month. Also in this month, festivals ranging from Rangbhari Ekadashi,
Rangpanchami, Basoda to Navratri come. Hindu New Year begins from the day of Chaitra Navratri. Apart from this,
the holy month of Muslims Ramadan will also start from this March.
Why are people born in March special
People born in the month of March are medium height, obese and healthy people. Such people are cheerful, carefree and
friendly.People born in mMarch are extremely ambitious and believe in doing work rather than thinking about it. Your
approach towards life is very simple and easy.
List of Public Holidays in March 2026
There is an extensive list of public and government holidays in India. These holidays include religious festivals as
well as foundation days of various states.
List of Bank Holidays in March 2026
Indian banks are closed for operations on the second and
fourth Saturdays of every month and all Sunday of the month. Apart from this,
banks remain closed even on public holidays.
| Date |
Day |
Occasion |
Celebrated |
| 04 March 2026 | Wednesday | Holi festival | Gazetted Holiday |
| 04 March 2026 | Wednesday | Dol Yatra | Restricted Holiday |
| 20 March 2026 | Friday | Jamat-ul-Vida | Restricted Holiday |
| 20th March,2026 |
Friday |
March Equinox |
Observance |
| 21 March 2026 | Saturday | Eid-ul-Fitr (Ramzan Id) | National |
| 23th March,2026 |
Monday |
Bhagat Singh Martyrdom Day |
Many States |
| 26 March 2026 | Thursday | Ram Navami | National |
Important Holidays in March 2026
Bhagat Singh Martyrdom Day: Three great patriots of the country, Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev were hanged. Martyrs' Day is celebrated to pay tribute to these three patriots.
Ram Navami, is a Hindu festival celebrating the birth of Lord Rama, the seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Devotees observe fasting, visit temples, and recite Ramayana verses. Homes and temples are decorated, and processions are held. The festival symbolizes the victory of dharma and the values of truth and virtue.
Holi: Hiranyakashipu's sister Holika had the boon that she could not be destroyed in fire. Hiranyakashipu ordered that Holika sit in the fire with Prahlad in her lap. Holika got burnt while sitting in the fire, but Prahlad was saved. Holi is lit on this day in the memory of God devotee Prahlad.
Dol Yatra: Dol Yatra, also known as Deul, is a Hindu swing festival celebrated during the Holi festival of Braj region, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Odisha, Assam, Tripura and Bengal region. This festival is dedicated to the divine couple of Radha and Krishna.
Yaosang: In Manipur, a festival called Yaosang is celebrated on the day of Phalgun month which is very similar to Holi. Here the day of Dhulendi is called 'Pichkari'.
Eid-ul-Fitr, also known as Ramzan Id, marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan. It is a festival of joy, prayers, and gratitude. Families gather for feasts, share sweets, and give charity to the needy. The day symbolizes unity, compassion, and the spirit of togetherness.