Happy Nowruz images, wishes and greeting cards
Nowruz, the Persian New Year, welcomes spring at the equinox with the Haft-sin table, spring cleaning, family visits and festive food. Choose a design, add your name and message, and download it free.
When: The spring equinox, usually March 20 or 21, the first day of the Persian new year. Celebrations last up to thirteen days.
Nowruz greeting images (9 designs)
Golden glowNowruz Mubarak to you
Pattern panelHappy Persian New Year
Night skylineMay spring bring you joy
Bokeh lightsA new day, a fresh start
Mandala circleHealth, peace and happiness
Classic frameEid-e shoma mobarak
Wishes for familyNowruz Mubarak to my beloved family! May the new year bring us health, happiness and ma…
Blessings for loved onesDear Mom and Dad, thank you for every Nowruz tradition you taught me. Wishing you a hea…
Heartfelt messageNowruz Mubarak! May the new year bring you health, happiness and new beginnings as fres…Tap a design to personalise it and download.
When is Nowruz? Dates for 2026 and 2027
| Year | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Friday, March 20, 2026 to Saturday, March 21, 2026 | Calculated |
| 2027 | Saturday, March 20, 2027 to Sunday, March 21, 2027 | Calculated |
- Nowruz begins at the spring equinox, which falls on March 20 or 21 depending on the year and time zone.
Dates last checked on 2026-10-21. See the full 2027 festival calendar.
About Nowruz
Nowruz, meaning “new day” in Persian, is the traditional new year festival of Iran and many neighbouring regions. It falls on the spring equinox, around March 20 or 21, and has been celebrated for more than 3,000 years. It is observed in Iran, Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Central Asia, Iraqi Kurdistan, parts of the Caucasus and by Parsi communities in India. UNESCO recognises Nowruz as an element of intangible cultural heritage.
Preparations begin with khaneh-tekani (spring cleaning) and Chaharshanbe Suri, a bonfire night the last Wednesday before the new year. Families set up a Haft-sin table with seven items starting with the letter “s”, such as sprouts, apples and garlic, each symbolising renewal, health or prosperity. On the new year people dress up, visit relatives and exchange gifts; the festivities end on the thirteenth day, Sizdah Bedar, with picnics outdoors. The greeting is “Nowruz Mubarak”.
How Nowruz is celebrated
- Spring cleaning the home before the new year.
- Setting the Haft-sin table with seven symbolic items.
- Gathering with family at the exact moment of the equinox.
- Visiting relatives and friends and exchanging gifts.
- Spending the thirteenth day outdoors for Sizdah Bedar.
Nowruz wishes for family
Heartfelt messages for parents, siblings, spouses, children and relatives. Copy one, or open a message card above to edit it and download it as an image.
- Nowruz Mubarak to my beloved family! May the new year bring us health, happiness and many more moments together around the Haft-sin.
- Dear Mom and Dad, thank you for every Nowruz tradition you taught me. Wishing you a healthy and happy new year.
- To my brothers and sisters: another spring, another Nowruz together. Happy New Year!
- To my beloved spouse, may our life together bloom like spring. Nowruz Mubarak, my love.
- Happy Nowruz, my children! May the new year bring you joy, curiosity and happy surprises.
- Wishing all our relatives a happy Nowruz. May we visit and share many joyful moments this spring.
Nowruz wishes and messages
Copy a message to send with your image, or use it as a caption.
- Nowruz Mubarak! May the new year bring you health, happiness and new beginnings as fresh as spring.
- Wishing you a Nowruz full of flowers, family and laughter. May your year be bright.
- May the arrival of spring fill your life with hope and your home with love. Happy Nowruz!
- May this new year bring you peace, prosperity and success in everything you do. Nowruz Pirooz!
- As nature wakes up, may your dreams bloom too. Happy Nowruz to you and your family.
- Sending you warm wishes on Nowruz. May the year ahead be full of good news and good company.
Nowruz greeting in Persian
نوروز مبارک
Pronounced: Nowruz Mobarak
Several of the images above carry this greeting, which is a thoughtful touch for friends and family who speak Persian.
Frequently asked questions
When is Nowruz in 2026?
Nowruz in 2026 runs from Friday, March 20, 2026 to Saturday, March 21, 2026. Nowruz begins at the spring equinox, which falls on March 20 or 21 depending on the year and time zone.
When is Nowruz in 2027?
Nowruz in 2027 runs from Saturday, March 20, 2027 to Sunday, March 21, 2027. Nowruz begins at the spring equinox, which falls on March 20 or 21 depending on the year and time zone.
What does Nowruz mean?
“Nowruz” means “new day” in Persian. It marks the first day of spring and the Persian new year.
What is the Haft-sin table?
Haft-sin is a traditional display of seven items whose names begin with the Persian letter “sin” (s), such as sabzeh (sprouts), seeb (apple), sir (garlic) and serkeh (vinegar), each symbolising a wish for the new year.
Who celebrates Nowruz?
Nowruz is celebrated by more than 300 million people, including in Iran, Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Central Asia, Kurdish regions, parts of Turkey and Pakistan, and among Parsis in India.
