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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.