Ram Navami 2026: Date, significance, and best time to worship

India Mar 25, 2026

Ram Navami, which marks the birth of Lord Rama, is coming up on March 26, 2026.
The festival starts late morning on March 26 and runs until the next day.
If you're planning rituals, the most auspicious time is between 11:13am and 1:41pm on March 27.

Are schools and banks closed on Ram Navami?

It's a public holiday in many states, such as Uttar Pradesh and Delhi, so schools, banks, and government offices will be closed. Some places might shift their holiday to March 27 instead.
Separately, Delhi Public School will close on March 26 but reopen the next day.
Also worth noting: bank holidays vary by state (March 26 in Gujarat and Karnataka, but March 27 in Madhya Pradesh and Odisha).
And heads up: some schools will also get a break later that week for Mahavir Jayanti on March 31.