When is Nowruz in 2026?
Nowruz › 2026
2026
March 21, 2026
- Day of week
- Saturday
- Days ago
- 122 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
2023
March 21, 2023
2024
March 20, 2024
2025
March 20, 2025
2026
March 21, 2026
2027
March 21, 2027
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 2026 falls on March 21, 2026. Vernal equinox — day may vary by longitude
Nowruz falls on a Saturday in 2026.
Nowruz 2026 was 122 days ago.
Yes, Nowruz 2026 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.