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Nowruz โ€” Persian New Year 2026

Cultural ยท Iran & Diaspora

Persian/Zoroastrian New Year โ€” vernal equinox

๐Ÿ“… Nowruz โ€” Persian New Year 2026 occurred on Friday, 20 March 2026. Counting down to 2027.
2026 Date (occurred)
Friday, 20 March 2026
Date 2027
Saturday, 20 March 2027
Countdown to 2027
336 days to 2027
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 2027?

Saturday, 20 March 2027

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.