International Day of Nowruz
The International Day of Nowruz on 21 March marks the Persian new year, celebrated at the spring equinox by many communities worldwide.
- UK
- USA
- International
OrganiserUnited Nations
ListingAdded by us from official sources
Last checked19 October 2026
First held2010
About the day
Nowruz means new day and has been celebrated for thousands of years across Iran, Central Asia, the Caucasus and their diasporas, including large communities in the UK and US. The UN General Assembly proclaimed 21 March as the International Day of Nowruz in 2010. The festival itself begins at the exact moment of the equinox, which can fall on 20 or 21 March.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Sunday 21 March 2027 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2028 | Tuesday 21 March 2028 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2029 | Wednesday 21 March 2029 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
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