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Calendar March 2026 & Moon Phases
This free calendar features official public holidays, traditional festivals, major sporting events and precise monthly moon phases for your region, and supports one-click downloading and high-quality printing.
Public Holidays in भारत 2026
| Date | Week | Public Holidays | Type |
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| January 26, 2026 | Mon | Republic Day | National |
| March 4, 2026 | Wed | Holi | National |
| March 21, 2026 | Sat | Eid al-Fitr | National |
| March 26, 2026 | Thu | Ram Navami | National |
| March 31, 2026 | Tue | Mahavira's Birthday | National |
| April 3, 2026 | Fri | Good Friday | National |
| April 14, 2026 | Tue | Dr. B. R. Ambedkar's Birthday | National |
| May 1, 2026 | Fri | Buddha Purnima | National |
| May 27, 2026 | Wed | Eid al-Adha | National |
| June 26, 2026 | Fri | Ashura | National |
| August 15, 2026 | Sat | Independence Day | National |
| August 26, 2026 | Wed | Prophet's Birthday | National |
| September 4, 2026 | Fri | Janmashtami (Vaishnava) | National |
| October 2, 2026 | Fri | Mahatma Gandhi's Birthday | National |
| October 20, 2026 | Tue | Dussehra | National |
| November 8, 2026 | Sun | Diwali (Deepavali) | National |
| November 24, 2026 | Tue | Guru Nanak's Birthday | National |
| December 25, 2026 | Fri | Christmas | National |
About Public Holidays in भारत
India's holiday calendar is one of the most diverse on Earth, reflecting a constitutional secularism that honours every major faith. Republic Day on January 26, Independence Day on August 15 and Gandhi Jayanti on October 2 are the three national holidays observed across all states, while the wider year follows a breathtaking variety of religious festivals: Diwali, the festival of lights; Holi, the spring festival of colour; Eid-ul-Fitr and Eid-ul-Adha for Muslims; and the harvest festival of Pongal or Makar Sankranti in January. Each state adds its own regional celebrations, making the national calendar a mosaic.
In March 2026 there are 4 public holidays: Holi, Eid al-Fitr, Ram Navami, Mahavira's Birthday. In 2026, भारत observes 18 public holidays including 18 national, of which 3 fall on a weekend.
Sports Events in भारत 2026
| Date | Week | Event | Type |
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| February 6, 2026 | Fri | Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics | International |
| March 22, 2026 | Sun | Indian Premier League (Cricket) | Sport |
| June 11, 2026 | Thu | FIFA World Cup 2026 | International |
| October 18, 2026 | Sun | ICC Cricket World Cup | Sport |