Calendar · 2027
March 2027 festivals & important days
10 occasions in March 2027, in date order, each with ready-to-share creatives.
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6Sat
Maha Shivratri
Saturday, 6 March 2027* · Festival
Maha Shivratri is the great night of Lord Shiva, observed with fasting, night-long prayers and offerings of bel leaves and milk at Shiva temples..
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8Mon
International Women's Day
Monday, 8 March 2027 · Important Day
International Women's Day on 8 March celebrates women's achievements and calls for equality.
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10Wed
Eid ul-Fitr
Wednesday, 10 March 2027* · Festival
Eid ul-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan with prayers, charity, new clothes and festive meals with family and friends.
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12Fri
Mauritius National Day
Friday, 12 March 2027 · National Day
Mauritius celebrates its National Day on 12 March, the anniversary of independence in 1968 and of becoming a republic in 1992..
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17Wed
St Patrick's Day
Wednesday, 17 March 2027 · National Day
St Patrick's Day on 17 March is Ireland's national day, celebrated worldwide with parades and the colour green..
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22Mon
Holi
Monday, 22 March 2027* · Festival
Holi, the festival of colours, welcomes spring with gulal, water colours, gujiya and music.
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22Mon
World Water Day
Monday, 22 March 2027 · Important Day
World Water Day on 22 March focuses on clean water for all and on saving every drop..
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26Fri
Good Friday
Friday, 26 March 2027 · Festival
Good Friday remembers the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and is a day of prayer and reflection for Christians, two days before Easter Sunday..
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26Fri
Bangladesh Independence Day
Friday, 26 March 2027 · National Day
Bangladesh celebrates Independence Day on 26 March, marking the declaration of independence in 1971..
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28Sun
Easter
Sunday, 28 March 2027 · Festival
Easter Sunday celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ and the hope of new life, marked with church services, family meals and Easter eggs..
* Date depends on the lunar calendar or moon sighting and is confirmed closer to the day.