Zoroastrian and Persian new year; spring equinox.
Dates
| Year | Dates | Reckoning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | March 20, 2025 | Fasli | The equinox fell on Mar 20, 2025 (09:01 UTC); the nominal Fasli calendar date is Mar 21. |
| 2025 | August 15, 2025 | Shahenshahi (Indian Parsi) New Year | |
| 2026 | March 20, 2026 | Fasli | The equinox falls on Mar 20, 2026 (14:46 UTC); the nominal Fasli calendar date is Mar 21. |
| 2026 | August 15–16, 2026 | Shahenshahi (Indian Parsi) New Year | Government lists give Aug 15, 2026; many community calendars give Aug 16. |
Recurrence: Fasli calendar, held to the vernal equinox (nominal Fasli date Mar 21); the Shahenshahi (Indian Parsi) New Year falls in August.
Significance
The Zoroastrian and Persian new year, at the spring equinox.