March 2026 is a month of explosive color, deep devotion, and significant celestial events according to the Thakur Prasad Panchang. It hosts the festival of Holi with its preceding Holika Dahan, a Chandra Grahan (Lunar Eclipse) on the full moon night, the commencement of Vasant Navratri and the Hindu New Year (Gudi Padwa/Ugadi), and culminates with the birth of Lord Ram on Ram Navami.
If you are looking for accurate dates for Holi, Rang Panchami, Sheetala Saptami, or the precise Vivah Muhurat (marriage dates) for March 2026, the Download Thakur Prasad Calendar March 2026 is your essential guide. Below, we present the complete day-by-day festival list, Ekadashi schedules, and the highly sought-after marriage Nakshatra timings.
Download Thakur Prasad Calendar March 2026 PDF & HD Image
For precise timings of Holika Dahan Muhurat (Mar 2), Chandra Grahan Sutak Kaal (Mar 3), Gudi Padwa Ghatasthapana (Mar 19), and Ram Navami Puja Vidhi (Mar 27), we strongly recommend downloading the official Panchang PDF.
Thakur Prasad 2026 March Calendar: Detailed Day-by-Day Table
We have meticulously transcribed the data from the official Thakur Prasad Almanack into this precise table. Use it to align your Vrats, Pujas, and travel plans with the correct Tithi.
| Date | Day | Festival / Local Event | Significance / Observance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1, 2026 | Sunday | Ravi Pradosh Vrat | Pradosh fast falling on a Sunday. Evening Shiva Puja. |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Monday | Purnima Vrat; Holika Dahan | Full Moon fast. Bonfire ritual symbolizing the victory of good over evil. |
| Mar 3, 2026 | Tuesday | Snan Daan Purnima; Chandra Grahan (Lunar Eclipse) | Holy bath and charity on Purnima. Penumbral Lunar Eclipse visible in India. |
| Mar 4, 2026 | Wednesday | Holi ; Vasant Utsav | Festival of Colors. Playing with colors, meeting friends and family. |
| Mar 6, 2026 | Friday | Sankashti Ganesh Chaturthi | Monthly Ganesha fast for obstacle removal. |
| Mar 8, 2026 | Sunday | Rang Panchami | Fifth day of Holi, observed with colors in some regions. |
| Mar 10, 2026 | Tuesday | Sheetala Saptami; Budhva Mangal | Worship of Goddess Sheetala. Auspicious Tuesday in Holi period. |
| Mar 11, 2026 | Wednesday | Kalashtami; Sheetala Poojan; Shahadat-e-Hazrat Ali | Bhairav worship. Main Sheetala Puja day. Islamic observance. |
| Mar 16, 2026 | Monday | Som Pradosh Vrat | Pradosh fast on Monday (auspicious for Shiva devotees). |
| Mar 17, 2026 | Tuesday | Maas Shivratri; Shab-e-Kadra; Varuni Parva | Monthly Shivratri. Islamic holy night. Auspicious bathing day. |
| Mar 18, 2026 | Wednesday | Snan Daan Amavasya | New Moon day. Holy bath and charity. |
| Mar 19, 2026 | Thursday | Vasant Navratra Begins ; Gudi Padwa ; Kalash Sthapana | Start of Chaitra Navratri. Hindu New Year (Maharashtra). Kalash Sthapana. |
| Mar 20, 2026 | Friday | Chandradarshan; Jhulelal Jayanti | First moon sighting. Birth anniversary of Sindhi deity Jhulelal. |
| Mar 21, 2026 | Saturday | Gad Gauri Vrat; Matsya Avatar Jayanti; Manvadi Tithi; Sarhul; Eid-ul-Fitr | Multiple observances. Eid-ul-Fitr (End of Ramadan). |
| Mar 23, 2026 | Monday | Shri Ram Rajya Mahotsav; Shri Panchami | Observance of Lord Ram’s ideal kingdom. |
| Mar 24, 2026 | Tuesday | Skand Shashthi; Surya Shashthi | Worship of Lord Kartikeya and Sun God. |
| Mar 25, 2026 | Wednesday | Annapurna Parikrama; Mahashakti Pooja | Circumambulation of Annapurna Temple. Worship of Divine Mother. |
| Mar 26, 2026 | Thursday | Bhavani Utpatti; Annapurna Parikrama Samapti | Appearance of Goddess Bhavani. Conclusion of Parikrama. |
| Mar 27, 2026 | Friday | Shri Ram Navami ; Durga Navami | Birth of Lord Ram. Ninth day of Chaitra Navratri. |
| Mar 30, 2026 | Monday | Som Pradosh Vrat; Vishnu Damnotsav | Evening Shiva Puja. |
| Mar 31, 2026 | Tuesday | Mahavir Jayanti ; Shiva Poojan | Birth anniversary of Lord Mahavir. Worship of Lord Shiva. |
Ekadashi Dates and Details in March 2026
March features two significant Ekadashi fasts, both falling on Sundays.
| Date | Day | Ekadashi Name | Paksha | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2026 | Sunday | Pap Mochni Ekadashi | Krishna Paksha | Dedicated to Lord Vishnu, it cleanses sins and offers liberation from negative karma through fasting and charity. |
| Mar 29, 2026 | Sunday | Kamda Ekadashi | Shukla Paksha | Observed for wish fulfillment and spiritual growth; worship of Lord Vishnu for prosperity and inner purity. |
Important: Fasting on these Ekadashis is believed to destroy even the gravest of sins and grant the devotee’s heartfelt desires.
Vivah Muhurat (Marriage Dates) in March 2026
Auspicious Wedding Dates with Nakshatra
March 2026 offers several excellent marriage Muhurats, especially during the first half of the month before the Holika Dahan and Holi festivities. According to the Thakur Prasad Calendar March 2026, the following dates are Shubh for weddings based on favorable Nakshatras.
| Date | Day | Nakshatra | Notes / Suitability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2, 2026 | Monday | Magha | Good for marriage ceremonies. Brings royal bearing and ancestral blessings. |
| Mar 3, 2026 | Tuesday | Magha | Favorable for wedding rituals. |
| Mar 4, 2026 | Wednesday | Uttara Phalguni | Excellent Muhurat. Signifies lasting prosperity and strong relationships. |
| Mar 7, 2026 | Saturday | Swati | Auspicious planetary alignment. Brings independence and harmony. |
| Mar 8, 2026 | Sunday | Swati | Spiritually strong day for marriage. |
| Mar 9, 2026 | Monday | Anuradha | Harmonious conjunction for marriage. Promotes friendship and devotion. |
| Mar 11, 2026 | Wednesday | Moola | Favorable and spiritually aligned. Good for deep-rooted relationships. |
| Mar 12, 2026 | Thursday | Moola | Auspicious Vedic timing. |
Note: March 4, 2026, with Uttara Phalguni Nakshatra, is considered the single most auspicious day for weddings in March. Marriages performed on this day are blessed with enduring love and prosperity.
Special Auspicious Dates (Shubh Dates) in March 2026
Beyond weddings, several days in March hold special significance for Pujas, new ventures, and religious observances.
| Date | Occasion / Significance | Recommended Activity |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 2, 2026 | Holika Dahan | Bonfire ritual to burn away negativity and evil. |
| Mar 4, 2026 | Holi | Play with colors, forgive and forget, strengthen bonds. |
| Mar 6, 2026 | Sankashti Chaturthi | Worship Lord Ganesha for success and obstacle removal. |
| Mar 11, 2026 | Sheetala Puja | Worship Goddess Sheetala for protection from diseases; eat cold food. |
| Mar 17, 2026 | Maas Shivratri | Observe fast and night vigil for Lord Shiva. |
| Mar 19, 2026 | Navratra Start / Gudi Padwa | Kalash Sthapana. Hoist Gudi. Begin new financial year. |
| Mar 21, 2026 | Eid-ul-Fitr | Celebrate the end of Ramadan with prayers and feasting. |
| Mar 23, 2026 | Ram Rajya Mahotsav | Contemplate on the ideals of Lord Ram’s governance. |
| Mar 27, 2026 | Ram Navami | Observe fast, recite Ramayana, visit Ram temples. |
| Mar 31, 2026 | Mahavir Jayanti | Practice non-violence, charity, and spiritual discipline. |
Bank and Public Holidays in March 2026
As per the Thakur Prasad Calendar and standard Indian banking norms, the following are holidays in March 2026:
| Date | Day | Festival / Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 2, 2026 | Monday | Holika Dahan (Regional) |
| Mar 4, 2026 | Wednesday | Holi |
| Mar 17, 2026 | Tuesday | Maha Shivratri (Regional Observance) |
| Mar 19, 2026 | Thursday | Gudi Padwa / Ugadi |
| Mar 21, 2026 | Saturday | Eid-ul-Fitr |
| Mar 27, 2026 | Friday | Rama Navami |
| Mar 31, 2026 | Tuesday | Mahavir Jayanti |
Conclusion
March 2026 is a month of vibrant celebration and profound spiritual renewal. From the purifying fire of Holika Dahan on March 2, to the colorful joy of Holi on March 4, the New Year beginnings on March 19, and the divine birth of Lord Ram on March 27, this month is packed with sacred observances. Keep the Thakur Prasad Calendar March 2026 close to navigate these powerful dates with accuracy and devotion.