Mahavir Jayanti is celebrated globally to honor the birth of Lord Mahavir, the foremost preacher of Jainism and the 24th Tirthankara of the faith. Mahavir Jayanti timingsMahavir Jayanti 2026 will be celebrated on March 31, Tuesday and this year marks the 2624th birth anniversary of Lord Mahavira. Its auspicious timings are given below:Trayodashi Tithi Begins: 07:09 AM, March 30Trayodashi Tithi Ends: 06:55 AM, March 31Is Mahavir Jayanti 2026 a bank holiday? In many states, banks and post offices will most likely remain closed on Mahavir Jayanti on March 31, 2026. Indore Collector Shivam Verma declared Mahavir Jayanti a public holiday in the district on Monday, March 30, as per TOI report.

Source: dna March 31, 2026 00:42 UTC