If you’re searching for the Jharkhand Calendar 2026 March, this guide gives you the complete day-by-day breakdown of festivals, gazetted holidays, and bank holidays — plus a free downloadable PDF for offline reference.
Whether you’re a government employee tracking gazetted holidays, a student planning around exam schedules, a bank customer managing transactions, or someone who follows the Panchang for fasting and puja days, this article has everything organized in one place.
Jharkhand Calendar 2026 March – Full Festival & Holiday List
Here’s the complete day-wise list of festivals and holidays for March 2026 in Jharkhand:
| Date | Day | Festival / Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03 March | Tuesday | Holika Dahan | Gazetted Holiday |
| 04 March | Wednesday | Holi | Gazetted Holiday |
| 07 March | Saturday | Sankashti Chaturthi | Religious / Panchang |
| 14 March | Saturday | 2nd Saturday | Bank Holiday |
| 15 March | Sunday | Papmochani Ekadashi | Religious / Panchang |
| 19 March | Thursday | Chaitra Navratri Begins / Gudi Padwa | Festival |
| 21 March | Saturday | Eid-ul-Fitr / Sarhul | Gazetted Holiday |
| 22 March | Sunday | Sarhul (Phulkhasi) | Tribal Festival |
| 26 March | Thursday | Ram Navami | Gazetted Holiday |
| 28 March | Saturday | 4th Saturday | Bank Holiday |
| 29 March | Sunday | Kamada Ekadashi | Religious / Panchang |
| 30 March | Monday | Pradosh Vrat (Shukla) | Religious / Panchang |
| 31 March | Tuesday | Mahavir Jayanti | Gazetted Holiday |
This table gives you the quick overview, but let’s go through each date in detail so you understand its significance and how it might affect your work, travel, or festival planning this month.
Detailed Look at March 2026 Festivals and Holidays in Jharkhand
Holika Dahan – 3 March (Tuesday)
The month kicks off with Holika Dahan, the ritual bonfire lit on the eve of Holi to symbolize the victory of good over evil. Communities gather in the evening to light bonfires, perform prayers, and mark the beginning of the Holi festivities. It’s observed as a gazetted holiday across Jharkhand.
Holi – 4 March (Wednesday)
One of India’s most joyous festivals, Holi is celebrated with colors, water, music, and sweets. In Jharkhand, Holi celebrations often blend with local traditions, and the festival is marked by community gatherings, traditional folk songs, and family visits. As a gazetted holiday, offices, schools, and most businesses remain closed on this day.
Sankashti Chaturthi – 7 March (Saturday)
Dedicated to Lord Ganesha, Sankashti Chaturthi is a monthly observance where devotees fast through the day and break their fast after sighting the moon in the evening. Many households across Jharkhand follow this ritual every month without fail.
Papmochani Ekadashi – 15 March (Sunday)
Papmochani Ekadashi, meaning “the Ekadashi that liberates one from sins,” is observed in the Krishna Paksha of the Chaitra month. Devotees fast and offer prayers to Lord Vishnu, believing it cleanses past wrongdoings and brings spiritual merit.
Chaitra Navratri Begins / Gudi Padwa – 19 March (Thursday)
This day marks the beginning of Chaitra Navratri, a nine-day festival dedicated to Goddess Durga, observed with fasting, prayers, and cultural programs. The same day is celebrated as Gudi Padwa in many parts of India, marking the traditional New Year for several communities. Homes are decorated, and Gudi flags are hoisted as a symbol of victory and prosperity.
Eid-ul-Fitr / Sarhul – 21 March (Saturday)
This date carries dual significance. Eid-ul-Fitr marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan and is celebrated by the Muslim community with prayers, feasts, and family gatherings (the exact date may shift slightly depending on moon sighting). On the same day, Sarhul — one of the most important tribal festivals of Jharkhand — begins. Sarhul celebrates the blossoming of the Sal tree and marks the tribal New Year, with communities worshipping nature and offering prayers for a good harvest season. Both are observed as gazetted holidays in the state.
Sarhul (Phulkhasi) – 22 March (Sunday)
The Sarhul celebrations continue into a second day known as Phulkhasi, involving continued rituals, traditional dance, and community feasts. Sarhul is deeply significant to Jharkhand’s tribal communities and is marked by processions, traditional attire, and offerings made at sacred groves.
Ram Navami – 26 March (Thursday)
Ram Navami celebrates the birth of Lord Rama and falls on the ninth day of Chaitra Navratri. Temples across Jharkhand see large gatherings of devotees, and processions are organized in many towns and cities. It’s observed as a gazetted holiday, with schools, offices, and government institutions remaining closed.
Kamada Ekadashi – 29 March (Sunday)
Kamada Ekadashi falls in the Shukla Paksha of the Chaitra month and is considered highly auspicious for fulfilling wishes and desires. Devotees observe a fast dedicated to Lord Vishnu, believing it grants freedom from past sins and helps achieve personal goals.
Pradosh Vrat (Shukla) – 30 March (Monday)
Pradosh Vrat is a fasting ritual dedicated to Lord Shiva, observed on the Trayodashi (13th day) of the lunar fortnight. Devotees pray for health, prosperity, and the removal of obstacles on this day.
Mahavir Jayanti – 31 March (Tuesday)
The month closes with Mahavir Jayanti, marking the birth anniversary of Lord Mahavir, the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism. The day is observed with prayers, processions, and readings of Jain scriptures at temples across the state. It’s recognized as a gazetted holiday in Jharkhand.
Bank Holidays in March 2026
As per the RBI’s holiday schedule, banks in Jharkhand remain closed on all Sundays and on the second and fourth Saturdays of every month. In March 2026, this translates to:
- All Sundays – 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, and 29th March
- 14 March (Saturday) – 2nd Saturday Bank Holiday
- 28 March (Saturday) – 4th Saturday Bank Holiday
Along with these, banks will also remain closed on gazetted holidays such as Holi (4 March), Eid-ul-Fitr/Sarhul (21 March), Ram Navami (26 March), and Mahavir Jayanti (31 March). With so many closures packed into this month, it’s a good idea to plan any urgent banking work well in advance.
How to Use This Calendar Effectively
- Government employees should plan leave applications carefully, since March has an unusually high number of gazetted holidays clustered around Holi, Sarhul, Ram Navami, and Mahavir Jayanti.
- Bank customers should keep track of the multiple closures this month, including both Saturday holidays and festival-based gazetted holidays.
- Students and job seekers should factor in Holi and Ram Navami week when planning study schedules, since many coaching centers and schools observe extended breaks around these dates.
- Tribal communities and cultural enthusiasts will find Sarhul (21–22 March) to be a major highlight, offering a chance to witness one of Jharkhand’s most authentic and vibrant traditions.
- Devotees following the Panchang have several important dates to track, including two Ekadashis, Sankashti Chaturthi, and Pradosh Vrat, all within a single month.
March 2026 – A Month of Colors, Culture, and Community
Few months bring together as diverse a mix of celebrations as March does in Jharkhand. The riot of colors during Holi, the deep cultural roots of Sarhul, the devotion surrounding Ram Navami, and the spiritual teachings honored on Mahavir Jayanti all combine to make this one of the most culturally rich months of the year. For a state as diverse as Jharkhand, March truly reflects the harmony between different communities and traditions living side by side.
Jharkhand Calendar vs National Calendar – What’s Different?
While Holi, Ram Navami, and Eid-ul-Fitr are widely recognized across India, Sarhul stands out as a festival unique to Jharkhand and a few neighboring states. It doesn’t appear on generic national calendars, which is exactly why a localized calendar like this one matters — it ensures you don’t miss regionally significant dates that a broader, national list would overlook.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. How many gazetted holidays are there in Jharkhand in March 2026? March 2026 has five gazetted holidays: Holika Dahan (3 March), Holi (4 March), Eid-ul-Fitr/Sarhul (21 March), Ram Navami (26 March), and Mahavir Jayanti (31 March).
Q2. When is Sarhul celebrated in 2026? Sarhul begins on 21 March 2026 and continues into a second day, Phulkhasi, on 22 March 2026.
Q3. Is Holi a two-day holiday in Jharkhand? Yes, Holika Dahan on 3 March and Holi on 4 March are both observed as gazetted holidays in 2026.
Q4. How many bank holidays are there in March 2026? Apart from Sundays, banks remain closed on the 2nd Saturday (14 March), 4th Saturday (28 March), and on gazetted holidays like Holi, Sarhul, Ram Navami, and Mahavir Jayanti.
Q5. Does Eid-ul-Fitr always fall on the same date every year? No, Eid-ul-Fitr follows the Islamic lunar calendar, so its date shifts each year based on moon sighting. The date mentioned here is based on current estimates for 2026.
Q6. What is the significance of Sarhul for Jharkhand’s tribal communities? Sarhul marks the tribal New Year and celebrates the blossoming of the Sal tree. It’s a nature-worship festival involving prayers for a good harvest, traditional dance, and community feasts at sacred groves.