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- Nowruz 2027 date, meaning and Persian New Year traditions
- Haft-Seen, spring cleaning, family visits and Sizdah Bedar
- Short introductions to Chaharshanbe Suri, Haji Firuz, Amoo Nowruz and Nowruz food
- Clear internal links to each dedicated Nowruz topic page
Nowruz 2027: Persian New Year Meaning, Date and Traditions
Nowruz, also written as Norooz or Navruz, is the Persian New Year and one of the most meaningful celebrations in Persian-speaking culture. The word Nowruz means new day, and the holiday marks the beginning of spring, renewal, family connection and a fresh start.
Nowruz 2027 falls on Saturday, March 20, 2027. Because Nowruz begins at the spring equinox, the exact moment can vary by time zone, but the celebration is always connected to the arrival of spring.
Quick answer: Nowruz is the Persian New Year. In 2027, Nowruz is on Saturday, March 20. This pillar guide gives the overview. For specific traditions, read Chaharshanbe Suri, Nowruz food, Haji Firuz and Amoo Nowruz.
Nowruz is the first day of the Persian calendar year and the most important seasonal celebration in Iranian culture. It is associated with spring, light, nature, cleaning the home, wearing new clothes, visiting relatives and preparing symbolic food.
For Persian-speaking families outside Iran, Nowruz is also a way to keep language, culture and family memory alive. Children learn words such as نوروز, هفتسین, بهار, عید and سال نو through real traditions at home.
| Topic | Answer | Persian / Farsi |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday | Persian New Year | نوروز |
| Meaning | New Day | روز نو |
| 2027 date | Saturday, March 20, 2027 | ۳۰ اسفند / ۱ فروردین بسته به لحظه تحویل سال |
| Main symbol | Renewal and spring | بهار و نو شدن |
| Main table | Haft-Seen | هفتسین |
Khaneh Tekani
خانهتکانی means spring cleaning. Families clean the home before the new year as a symbol of renewal.
Haft-Seen
هفتسین is the symbolic table with seven items beginning with the letter سین.
Family Visits
Many families visit elders and relatives, exchange greetings and share sweets and tea.
Sizdah Bedar
سیزدهبدر is the outdoor picnic tradition on the thirteenth day of Nowruz.
| Item | Persian | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Sabzeh | سبزه | Growth and rebirth |
| Samanu | سمنو | Strength, blessing and abundance |
| Senjed | سنجد | Love, wisdom and memory |
| Seer | سیر | Health and protection |
| Seeb | سیب | Beauty and health |
| Somaq | سماق | Sunrise and patience |
| Serkeh | سرکه | Patience and maturity |
Chaharshanbe Suri
The Persian fire festival before Nowruz. Read the dedicated Chaharshanbe Suri 2027 guide.
Haji Firuz
The joyful Nowruz figure linked with music and celebration. Learn more in Who Is Haji Firuz?
| English | Persian | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Happy New Year | سال نو مبارک | sāl-e no mobārak |
| Spring | بهار | bahār |
| New year | سال نو | sāl-e no |
| Celebration | جشن | jashn |
| Family visit | دید و بازدید | did o bāzdid |
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Learn Farsi Online →Nowruz 2027 falls on Saturday, March 20, 2027. The exact equinox time depends on location and time zone.
Nowruz means New Day in Persian. It marks the Persian New Year and the beginning of spring.
Nowruz is celebrated with spring cleaning, Haft-Seen, visiting family, festive food, gifts, Chaharshanbe Suri and Sizdah Bedar.
Haft-Seen is the symbolic Nowruz table with seven items beginning with the Persian letter سین, each connected to renewal, health, prosperity or patience.
No. Nowruz is celebrated across Iran, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Kurdish regions, Central Asia and by Persian-speaking diaspora communities worldwide.
Nowruz is the Persian New Year. Chaharshanbe Suri is the fire festival before Nowruz. Haji Firuz is a joyful Nowruz character, and Amoo Nowruz is a folklore figure associated with spring and gifts.
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