Festivals & holidays in March 2027
March 2027 has 4 major dates, including Maha Shivratri on 06 March, Eid-ul-Fitr on 10 March, Holi on 23 March, among others.
March 2027 at a glance
| Date | Festival / event | About |
|---|---|---|
| 6 MarchSaturday | Maha Shivratri | A major Hindu festival dedicated to Lord Shiva, observed with night-long vigils, fasting and temple visits. |
| 10 MarchWednesday | Eid-ul-Fitr*Public holiday | Marks the end of the fasting month of Ramadan with prayers, charity and family gatherings. A gazetted national holiday. |
| 23 MarchTuesday | HoliPublic holiday | The festival of colours, marking the arrival of spring and the triumph of good over evil, celebrated by throwing coloured powder and water. A gazetted national holiday. |
| 26 MarchFriday | Good FridayPublic holiday | Commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, observed by Christians with prayer and fasting. A gazetted national holiday. |
* Islamic-calendar dates above (marked *) are projections based on the expected lunar month length. The confirmed date depends on the sighting of the new moon and can shift by a day, in either direction, once the relevant moon-sighting committee announces it.
March 2027 calendar
Frequently asked questions
What festivals and holidays are there in March 2027?
March 2027 has 4 major dates: Maha Shivratri (06 March), Eid-ul-Fitr (10 March), Holi (23 March), Good Friday (26 March).
How many public holidays are there in March 2027?
3 of the dates in March 2027 are gazetted national holidays: Eid-ul-Fitr, Holi, Good Friday. Note that individual states and banks can observe additional holidays of their own.
Why do some dates have an asterisk?
Islamic-calendar dates above (marked *) are projections based on the expected lunar month length. The confirmed date depends on the sighting of the new moon and can shift by a day, in either direction, once the relevant moon-sighting committee announces it.
Sources
Dates checked on October 2026 against:
- DoPT — Gazetted Holidays 2027 for Central Government Offices (O.M. F.No. 12/2/2023-JCA, 16 July 2026)
- Drik Panchang — Indian festival calendar 2027
- timeanddate.com — Holidays and Observances in India, 2027
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