How many days until Nowruz 2027?
As of 31 October 2026 (New Zealand date), there are 141 days until Nowruz 2027 (International Day of Nowruz), on Sunday 21 March 2027.
The count above was calculated when this page was published. With JavaScript on, the page recounts live on your own clock.
Key facts
- Date: Sunday 21 March 2027.
- Observed in: Iran, Central Asia and worldwide.
- How the date is set: The United Nations marks the International Day of Nowruz on 21 March every year. Nowruz itself begins at the March equinox.
- Dates last checked: 30 October 2026.
Live countdown to Nowruz 2027 (International Day of Nowruz), on Sunday 21 March 2027. See the days, weeks and weekdays left and the upcoming dates.
Days to go
- 141 days, or 20 weeks and 1 day
- 100 weekdays (Monday to Friday) in between
- It falls on a Sunday
When are the next dates for Nowruz?
Nowruz 2027 (International Day of Nowruz) is on Sunday 21 March 2027, and Nowruz 2028 (International Day of Nowruz) is on Tuesday 21 March 2028.
| Year | Date | Days left |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Sunday 21 March 2027 | 141 |
| 2028 | Tuesday 21 March 2028 | 507 |
| 2029 | Wednesday 21 March 2029 | 872 |
| 2030 | Thursday 21 March 2030 | 1237 |
| 2031 | Friday 21 March 2031 | 1602 |
In Iran the new year begins on the day of the March equinox if it falls before noon Tehran time, otherwise on the next day, so Iran marks Nowruz on 20 March in some years. The date shown is 21 March, the UN's International Day of Nowruz.
How is the date of Nowruz set?
The United Nations marks the International Day of Nowruz on 21 March every year. Nowruz itself begins at the March equinox.
Nowruz (نوروز), meaning "new day", is the Persian New Year, celebrated for more than 3,000 years in Iran, Afghanistan, Central Asia and the Kurdish regions. Families set a Haft-sin table and visit relatives.
The UN General Assembly proclaimed 21 March the International Day of Nowruz in 2010. It is celebrated across Central Asia, the Caucasus, the Balkans and the Middle East.
Sources
Dates last checked on 30 October 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many days until Nowruz 2027?
- As of 31 October 2026 (New Zealand date), there are 141 days until Nowruz 2027 (International Day of Nowruz), on Sunday 21 March 2027. That is 20 weeks and 1 day, with 100 weekdays (Monday to Friday) in between. The live counter on this page uses your own time zone.
- What date is Nowruz 2027?
- Nowruz 2027 (International Day of Nowruz) falls on Sunday 21 March 2027. The United Nations marks the International Day of Nowruz on 21 March every year. Nowruz itself begins at the March equinox.
- When is Nowruz in 2028?
- Nowruz 2028 (International Day of Nowruz) falls on Tuesday 21 March 2028. In Iran the new year begins on the day of the March equinox if it falls before noon Tehran time, otherwise on the next day, so Iran marks Nowruz on 20 March in some years. The date shown is 21 March, the UN's International Day of Nowruz.
- Is Nowruz always on the same date?
- Yes. The United Nations marks the International Day of Nowruz on 21 March every year. Nowruz itself begins at the March equinox. Only the day of the week changes from year to year.