When is Nowruz in 2021?
Nowruz › 2021
2021
March 20, 2021
- Day of week
- Saturday
- Days ago
- 1949 days ago
- Weekend?
- Yes — falls on a Saturday
- Public holiday
- Yes (in some countries)
Note: Vernal equinox — day may vary by longitude
Nowruz by Year
About Nowruz
The Persian New Year marking the spring equinox, celebrated for over 3,000 years with the Haft-sin table, family visits, and renewal rituals across Iran, Central Asia, and beyond.
Date rule: Day of the vernal equinox (March 20 or 21)
Frequently Asked Questions
Nowruz in 2021 falls on March 20, 2021. Vernal equinox — day may vary by longitude
Nowruz falls on a Saturday in 2021.
Nowruz 2021 was 1949 days ago.
Yes, Nowruz 2021 falls on a Saturday, which is a weekend. This means many workers will already have the day off.
Upcoming dates for Nowruz: 2023: March 21, 2023; 2024: March 20, 2024; 2025: March 20, 2025; 2026: March 21, 2026; 2027: March 21, 2027.