This is an ancient holiday, which can be traced back 5,000 years to the Sumerian and the Babylonian civilisations. Novruz begins on either 20 March or 21 March, on the spring equinox, when the days and nights are equal lengths, with days then becoming longer signifying the arrival of warmer weather.
Friday March 20th 2026 | ||
| Country | Name | |
|---|---|---|
| Afghanistan | Nowrooz | |
| Azerbaijan | Novruz | |
| Iraq | Eid Norooz | |
| Tajikistan | Navruz | |
Saturday March 21st 2026 | ||
| Country | Name | |
| Azerbaijan | Novruz | |
| India | Nauroz | |
| Iran | Nowruz | |
| Iraq | Eid Norooz | |
| Kazakhstan | Nauryz | |
| Kyrgyzstan | Nooruz | |
| Syria | Novruz-Bayram | |
| Tajikistan | Navruz | |
| Turkmenistan | Novruz-Bayram | |
| Uzbekistan | Navruz | |
Sunday March 22nd 2026 | ||
| Country | Name | |
| Albania | Nevruz | |
| Azerbaijan | Novruz | |
| Iran | Nowruz | |
| Kazakhstan | Nauryz | |
| Tajikistan | Navruz | |
| Turkmenistan | Novruz-Bayram Holiday | |
Monday March 23rd 2026 | ||
| Country | Name | |
| Albania | Nevruz | |
| Azerbaijan | Novruz | |
| Iran | Nowruz | |
| Kazakhstan | Nauryz | |
| Uzbekistan | Navruz Holiday | |
Tuesday March 24th 2026 | ||
| Country | Name | |
| Iran | Nowruz | |
| Kazakhstan | Nauryz | |
Wednesday March 25th 2026 | ||
| Country | Name | |
| Kazakhstan | Nauryz | |
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