Nowruz at Persepolis 2027: Dates (Mar 21 to 24) and Fares

Name: Nowruz at Persepolis 2027
Start: 2027-03-21
End: 2027-03-24
Location: Persepolis, near Shiraz

When is Nowruz at Persepolis 2027?

Nowruz at Persepolis 2027 runs March 21 to 24, 2027. It's held on the same dates every year. The big day is Nowruz, Sunday, March 21, 2027.

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How the dates are set: Persian New Year begins at the March equinox; the first four days are the main holiday.

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Nowruz at Persepolis schedule

Around March 17, 2027: Chaharshanbe Suri, or Scarlet Wednesday, is celebrated on the eve of the last Wednesday before Nowruz, which falls on March 17 in 2027. People light small bonfires and jump over the flames.
Saturday, March 20, 2027: The spring equinox falls at 23:54 Tehran time, the moment the new year begins.
Sunday, March 21, 2027: Nowruz, the first day of the Persian new year (1 Farvardin 1406).
April 2, 2027: Sizdah Bedar, the thirteenth day of Nowruz, when families spend the day outdoors in parks or the countryside, picnicking.

Sources: persiscollection.com, gahshomari.com

History of Nowruz at Persepolis

Nowruz is at least 3,000 years old, with roots in Zoroastrianism. It was already an established royal festival under the Achaemenid Empire, when delegations from across the empire traveled to Persepolis to present gifts to the king at the new year. Xenophon left a detailed account of a Nowruz celebration at Persepolis. Today it is a national rather than religious holiday, and the United Nations recognizes March 21 as International Nowruz Day.

Source: persiscollection.com

Nowruz at Persepolis: questions people ask

What day is Persian New Year 2027?

Nowruz 2027 falls on Sunday, March 21, 2027. The equinox itself comes the evening before, at 23:54 Tehran time.

How long does Nowruz last?

Traditionally thirteen days, starting on Nowruz and closing with Sizdah Bedar, an outdoor family day.

Why is Nowruz celebrated at Persepolis?

Nowruz was an important royal festival of the Achaemenid Empire, when delegations from across the empire brought gifts to the king at Persepolis.

Is Nowruz a religious holiday?

No. It is a national holiday celebrated by Iranians of all faiths, though its roots lie in Zoroastrianism.

Why does the date of Nowruz change between March 20 and 21?

Nowruz falls on the exact moment of the spring equinox, which can land on March 19, 20 or 21. The Persian calendar sets the new year by that moment.

Sources: gahshomari.com, persiscollection.com

About Nowruz at Persepolis

Persian new year dawns over 2,500 year old columns as spring truly begins.

Nowruz marks the exact moment of the spring equinox and Iranians travel in huge numbers to picnic among the ruins of Persepolis in the days around it. The peak is the equinox itself, usually March 20 or 21, with families gathering at ancient sites for haft sin tables and outdoor feasts. Book domestic flights and hotels in Shiraz well ahead since this is the busiest travel week in the Iranian calendar.

Know before you go

This is peak domestic travel season in Iran so book Shiraz hotels months ahead.
Foreign visitors typically need a guided tour or authorized visa arrangement to enter Iran.
Shiraz international airport is about 60 km from Persepolis, roughly an hour by taxi or private transfer.

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