Kalnirnay March 2026 Marathi Calendar
Panchang Details & Fasting Days for March 2026
Festival reference: Dates follow the month-by-month listings in our selected Sanatana Journey calendar, which uses New Delhi. Maharashtra public holidays are listed separately. Where the calendar image differs, use the corrected text dates below.
Quick Facts: Kalnirnay March 2026
Phalguna & Chaitra (Shaka 1948 New Year)
Gudi Padwa (March 19) & Holi (March 3)
Papmochani & Kamada Ekadashi
Gudi Padwa is highly auspicious for new purchases
Kalnirnay March 2026 Calendar
View the March 2026 Marathi calendar with festivals and public holidays.
Calendar graphic created by KalnirnayOnline.com from our dataset.
Detailed Panchang for March 2026
According to the traditional Vedic calendar, the month of March 2026 spans the Hindu lunar months of Phalguna – Chaitra. These lunar phases determine auspicious planetary movements, daily tithis, and the transition of the Moon through various constellations (Nakshatras) in the Shaka Year Shaka 1947 – 1948 (Hindu New Year).
Festivals & Public Holidays in March 2026
The list of major festivals, fasts, and public holidays observed in March 2026 is detailed in the table below:
| Date | Festival / Holiday Event | Type |
|---|---|---|
| March 3, 2026 | Holika Dahan | Festival / Fasting |
| March 3, 2026 | Maharashtra Holi public holiday (government notification) | Public Holiday |
| March 6, 2026 | Bhalachandra Sankashti Chaturthi | Festival / Fasting |
| March 8, 2026 | Ranga Panchami | Festival / Fasting |
| March 15, 2026 | Papmochani Ekadashi | Festival / Fasting |
| March 19, 2026 | Gudi Padwa (Marathi New Year) / Chaitra Navratri Begins | Public Holiday |
| March 26, 2026 | Sri Rama Navami | Public Holiday |
| March 29, 2026 | Kamada Ekadashi | Festival / Fasting |
| March 31, 2026 | Mahavir Jayanti | Public Holiday |
| March 4, 2026 | Holi (Sanatana Journey festival listing; New Delhi) | Festival observance |
Shubh Vivah Marriage Dates in March 2026
Auspicious marriage dates scheduled for this month are summarized below:
Vastu Shanti Housewarming Dates in March 2026
Auspicious Griha Pravesh dates scheduled for this month are summarized below:
Kalnirnay March 2026 Marathi Calendar & Panchang Overview
According to the Kalnirnay Marathi Calendar, March 2026 hosts the transition from the old Shaka Year 1947 (Phalguna) into the brand-new Shaka Year 1948 (Chaitra Maas). The transition is marked by the Amavasya on March 18, which clears out the previous year’s lunar cycle and ushers in the bright phase of the Chaitra month starting March 19.
Gudi Padwa 2026 & Holi Celebrations in Maharashtra
March 2026 features two major state-wide celebrations: Gudi Padwa (Marathi New Year) on Thursday, March 19, 2026, and Holi (Holika Dahan) on Tuesday, March 3. Gudi Padwa is considered one of the Sade-Teen (three and a half) most auspicious days of the year, making it a peak period for purchasing property, buying gold, or launching new businesses. Families across Maharashtra celebrate by hoisting a decorative “Gudi” flag outside their windows and sharing sweet Shrikhand and Puri. Holi is observed with bonfires at sunset, followed by Dhulivandan on March 4.
Key Vrats & Public Holidays in March 2026
The primary fasting days are Papmochani Ekadashi on March 15 and Kamada Ekadashi on March 29. Other major public holidays include Sri Rama Navami on Thursday, March 26, and Mahavir Jayanti on Tuesday, March 31, during which government offices, schools, and banks in Maharashtra are closed. Devotees are encouraged to check daily Panchang details on our interactive calendar grid above before scheduling family pujas.