If you are searching for the Jharkhand Calendar 2027 March, this guide gives you a clear day-by-day list of festivals, tithi details, expected holidays and bank closures for the month, plus a free PDF for offline use.
Whether you are a government employee planning leave, a bank customer, a student, a shop owner, or a family that follows the Panchang for fasting and puja days, everything is organized in one place. One important point first: March 2027 looks very different from March 2026. Chaitra Navratri, Ram Navami and Sarhul, which fell in March last year, move to April in 2027. Maha Shivaratri and Holi, on the other hand, both land in March.
Jharkhand Calendar 2027 March – Full Festival & Holiday List
Here is the complete day-wise list of festivals, vrats and holidays for March 2027, with the tithi (lunar day) for each date.
| Date | Day | Festival / Holiday | Tithi / Paksha | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 March | Thursday | Vijaya Ekadashi | Phalguna Krishna Ekadashi | Religious / Panchang |
| 05 March | Friday | Shukra Pradosh Vrat | Phalguna Krishna Trayodashi | Religious / Panchang |
| 06 March | Saturday | Maha Shivaratri | Phalguna Krishna Chaturdashi | Expected Holiday |
| 08 March | Monday | Phalguna Amavasya (Somvati Amavasya) | Amavasya (new moon) | Religious / Panchang |
| 10 March | Wednesday | Eid-ul-Fitr (tentative) | Islamic lunar calendar | Expected Holiday |
| 12 March | Friday | Vinayaka Chaturthi | Phalguna Shukla Chaturthi | Religious / Panchang |
| 13 March | Saturday | 2nd Saturday | – | Bank Holiday |
| 15 March | Monday | Meena Sankranti | Sun enters Pisces | Panchang |
| 16 March | Tuesday | Masik Durgashtami | Phalguna Shukla Ashtami | Religious / Panchang |
| 18 March | Thursday | Amalaki Ekadashi | Phalguna Shukla Ekadashi | Religious / Panchang |
| 20 March | Saturday | Shani Pradosh Vrat | Phalguna Shukla Trayodashi | Religious / Panchang |
| 21 March | Sunday | Holika Dahan | Phalguna Purnima | Festival |
| 22 March | Monday | Holi | Day after Holika Dahan | Expected Holiday |
| 25 March | Thursday | Bhalachandra Sankashti Chaturthi | Chaitra Krishna Chaturthi | Religious / Panchang |
| 26 March | Friday | Rang Panchami / Good Friday | Chaitra Krishna Panchami | Good Friday: Likely Holiday |
| 27 March | Saturday | 4th Saturday | – | Bank Holiday |
| 30 March | Tuesday | Sheetala Ashtami (Basoda) | Chaitra Krishna Ashtami | Religious / Panchang |
How to read this table: Dates follow the North Indian (Purnimanta) system, which is commonly used in Jharkhand, and are calculated for Indian Standard Time. Minor monthly vrats can shift by one day depending on local sunrise, so confirm them with your local panchang. “Expected Holiday” means the Jharkhand government has not yet published its 2027 holiday list, and the type is based on the usual pattern.
March 2027 at a Glance: Weekly View
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 Vijaya Ekadashi | 5 Pradosh Vrat | 6 Maha Shivaratri | 7 Sunday |
| 8 Amavasya | 9 | 10 Eid (tentative) | 11 | 12 Vinayaka Chaturthi | 13 2nd Saturday | 14 Sunday |
| 15 Meena Sankranti | 16 Durgashtami | 17 | 18 Amalaki Ekadashi | 19 | 20 Shani Pradosh | 21 Holika Dahan |
| 22 Holi | 23 | 24 | 25 Sankashti | 26 Good Friday | 27 4th Saturday | 28 Sunday |
| 29 | 30 Sheetala Ashtami | 31 Year-end |
Detailed Look at March 2027 Festivals and Holidays in Jharkhand
Vijaya Ekadashi – 4 March (Thursday) Observed on the eleventh day of the waning moon in Phalguna, this fast is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Some Vaishnava traditions may keep it one day apart, so check your temple’s schedule. The month also has two Pradosh Vrats for Lord Shiva: Shukra Pradosh on 5 March and Shani Pradosh on 20 March, both observed in the evening twilight.
Maha Shivaratri – 6 March (Saturday) The “Great Night of Shiva” is one of the biggest Shiva festivals of the year. In Jharkhand, devotees visit Shiva temples across the state, including the well-known Baidyanath Dham in Deoghar. The Chaturdashi tithi runs from 12:03 PM on March 6 to 1:46 PM on March 7, and the midnight (Nishita Kaal) puja window is roughly 12:07 AM to 12:56 AM on March 7, based on the New Delhi reference. Jharkhand cities may differ by a few minutes. Because it falls on a Saturday, many people get a long weekend.
Phalguna Amavasya – 8 March (Monday) The new moon tithi runs from 1:47 PM on March 7 to 2:59 PM on March 8. Since it touches a Monday, many calendars call it Somvati Amavasya, a day for holy dips, charity and remembering ancestors.
Eid-ul-Fitr – 10 March (Wednesday, tentative) Eid marks the end of Ramadan and is celebrated with prayers, feasts and family visits. The exact date depends on moon sighting, so it can move by a day.
Meena Sankranti – 15 March (Monday) The Sun enters Pisces on this day (some calendars show March 14). This starts the Kharmas period, which lasts until mid-April, when many families avoid weddings and housewarmings.
Amalaki Ekadashi – 18 March (Thursday) This Ekadashi comes just before Holi and is linked with worship of the Amla tree and Lord Vishnu.
Holika Dahan – 21 March (Sunday) The ritual bonfire is lit on the eve of Holi to mark the victory of good over evil. The Purnima tithi begins at 6:22 PM on March 21, and the exact muhurat depends on your local sunset time and Bhadra timing, so check a local panchang.
Holi – 22 March (Monday) Holi is celebrated with colours, music and sweets. In many parts of Jharkhand and Bihar it is also called Phagua, with folk songs and community gatherings. The Purnima tithi ends at 4:14 PM on March 22. Offices and schools are expected to remain closed.
Bhalachandra Sankashti Chaturthi – 25 March (Thursday) A monthly fast for Lord Ganesha, broken after sighting the moon. A reference moonrise time for India is 9:39 PM, but it differs from city to city.
Rang Panchami and Good Friday – 26 March (Friday) Rang Panchami falls on Chaitra Krishna Panchami. The same day is Good Friday, important for Jharkhand’s Christian community, followed by Easter Sunday on March 28.
Sheetala Ashtami (Basoda) – 30 March (Tuesday) Dedicated to Goddess Sheetala, this day is observed with prayers for the family’s health. In many homes, food cooked the previous day is eaten as part of the tradition.
Key Tithi and Panchang Details for March 2027
| Event | Tithi | Starts (IST) | Ends (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maha Shivaratri | Phalguna Krishna Chaturdashi | 12:03 PM, 6 March | 1:46 PM, 7 March |
| Phalguna Amavasya | Amavasya | 1:47 PM, 7 March | 2:59 PM, 8 March |
| Holika Dahan and Holi | Phalguna Purnima | 6:22 PM, 21 March | 4:14 PM, 22 March |
| Maha Shivaratri midnight puja (New Delhi reference) | Nishita Kaal | 12:07 AM, 7 March | 12:56 AM, 7 March |
Tithi start and end times are the same across India, but sunrise and sunset based events such as moonrise, puja muhurat and parana differ by city. For Ranchi, Jamshedpur, Dhanbad, Bokaro and Deoghar, always use a local panchang for exact muhurat.
Bank Holidays in March 2027
As per the RBI’s general rule, banks in Jharkhand remain closed on all Sundays and on the second and fourth Saturdays of every month. In March 2027, this means:
- All Sundays: 7, 14, 21 and 28 March
- 13 March (Saturday): 2nd Saturday Bank Holiday
- 27 March (Saturday): 4th Saturday Bank Holiday
Banks may also close on festival days such as Maha Shivaratri (6 March), Eid-ul-Fitr (about 10 March), Holi (22 March) and Good Friday (26 March), depending on the RBI’s state-wise list. That list for 2027 has not been published yet, so verify it closer to the date. Note that 31 March is the last day of the financial year, so plan tax payments, deposits and loan work well in advance.
March 2027 – A Month of Faith, Colours and Transition
March 2027 begins with the devotion of Maha Shivaratri, peaks with Holika Dahan and Holi on 21 and 22 March, and then slows down into Sankashti Chaturthi, Good Friday and Sheetala Ashtami before the new Hindu year in early April. Hindu, Muslim and Christian observances all share this one calendar page.
Jharkhand Calendar vs National Calendar – What’s Different?
Holi, Maha Shivaratri and Eid are recognized across India. What makes a Jharkhand calendar useful is the local layer: Sarhul, Baha Parab, Karam and Sohrai are tribal festivals that rarely appear on generic national calendars. In 2027 this matters especially, because Sarhul moves out of March.
Why are Sarhul, Navratri and Ram Navami not in March 2027? The year 2026 contains an extra (Adhik) lunar month. Because of it, lunar festivals in early 2027 fall about 18 to 19 days later on the Gregorian calendar. Compare the two years below.
| Festival | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| Maha Shivaratri | 15 February | 6 March |
| Holi | 3–4 March | 22 March |
| Eid-ul-Fitr | 21 March | about 10 March |
| Chaitra Navratri / Gudi Padwa | 19 March | 7 April |
| Sarhul | 21 March | 9 April |
| Ram Navami | Late March | About 15 April |
| Mahavir Jayanti | 31 March | About 19 April |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. When is Holi in 2027? Holi 2027 is on Monday, 22 March. Holika Dahan is on Sunday, 21 March.
Q2. When is Maha Shivaratri in 2027? Maha Shivaratri is on Saturday, 6 March 2027. The night puja takes place around midnight, going into 7 March.
Q3. Is Sarhul celebrated in March 2027? No. Sarhul 2027 falls on Friday, 9 April. In 2026 it was in March, but the extra lunar month in 2026 pushes it to April in 2027.
Q4. When is Eid-ul-Fitr in 2027? Eid-ul-Fitr is expected on Wednesday, 10 March 2027. The exact date depends on moon sighting and may move by one day.
Q5. How many bank holidays are there in March 2027? Apart from four Sundays, banks are closed on the 2nd Saturday (13 March) and the 4th Saturday (27 March). Festival closures such as Holi, Eid and Good Friday depend on the RBI’s state-wise list for 2027.
Q6. Has the Jharkhand government released the 2027 holiday list? Not yet. It is usually released late in the previous year. Until then, treat festival holidays as expected, not confirmed.
Q7. Why do festival dates change every year? The Hindu calendar follows the Moon, while the Gregorian calendar follows the Sun, so lunar festivals move each year. An extra lunar month is added roughly every three years to keep the two in step.
Conclusion
March 2027 is a busy and colourful month for Jharkhand, with Maha Shivaratri on 6 March, Holika Dahan on 21 March and Holi on 22 March at its heart. Remember that Sarhul, Chaitra Navratri and Ram Navami shift to April this year. Use this calendar to plan leave, banking, puja and travel, and always confirm exact muhurat and holiday status with your local panchang or the official government notification.