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Nowruz โ€” Persian New Year 2026

Cultural ยท Iran & Diaspora

Persian/Zoroastrian New Year โ€” vernal equinox

Date 2026
Friday, 20 March 2026
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Category
Cultural
Region
Iran & Diaspora
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About Nowruz โ€” Persian New Year

Nowruz (New Day) is the Persian New Year celebrated on the vernal equinox by Iranians, Afghans, Kurds, and Zoroastrians worldwide. The Haft-Seen table is set with 7 symbolic items beginning with the letter 'S'.

Traditions & Customs

  • Haft-Seen table
  • Chaharshanbe Suri (fire jumping)
  • Family visits
  • Sizdah Bedar (outdoor picnic on day 13)
  • New clothes
  • Spring cleaning
  • Nowruz fish dish

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Nowruz โ€” Persian New Year in 2026?

Friday, 20 March 2026

What is Nowruz โ€” Persian New Year?

Nowruz (New Day) is the Persian New Year celebrated on the vernal equinox by Iranians, Afghans, Kurds, and Zoroastrians worldwide. The Haft-Seen table is set with 7 symbolic items beginning with the letter 'S'.

Is Nowruz โ€” Persian New Year a public holiday in India?

Nowruz โ€” Persian New Year is observed in Iran & Diaspora.