Festival date and tithi
Ugadi / Gudi Padwa 2026
युगादि / गुड़ी पड़वा
Hindu New Year for many regions. Start of Vikram Samvat new year.
At a glance
When is Ugadi / Gudi Padwa 2026?
Ugadi / Gudi Padwa 2026 is on Thursday, 19 March 2026. The Hindu date is Shukla Pratipada, Chaitra.
Also known as: Gudi Padwa 2026, Hindu New Year 2026.
- Date
- Thursday, 19 March 2026
- Hindu date
- Shukla Pratipada, Chaitra
- Tithi checked at
- Madhyahna (around solar noon)
- Local timing
- Check your city Panchang because the date or timing can shift by location.
Why this date?
Falls on Chaitra Shukla Pratipada (1st day of bright fortnight in Chaitra). This is the first day after the new moon following the Sun entering Meena (Pisces), marking the start of the Hindu lunar year in March-April.
For 2026, Samvat resolves the observance to Thursday, 19 March 2026, with Shukla Pratipada, Chaitra. The public festival calendar uses an India-baseline Panchang; personal observance can vary by location and family tradition.
Learn how Hindu calendar dates are calculatedUgadi / Gudi Padwa 2026 tithi and Panchang details
Date determined by
Lunar tithiCategory
Major festivalNakshatra
Uttara BhadrapadaDietary practice
Vegetarian foodSignificance
Marks the beginning of new Vikram Samvat year. Day of Brahma's creation.
Traditions and Regions
Traditions
Observed in
Other years
Common questions
What is the date of Ugadi / Gudi Padwa 2026?
Ugadi / Gudi Padwa 2026 is on Thursday, 19 March 2026. The Hindu date is Shukla Pratipada, Chaitra.
What is the tithi for Ugadi / Gudi Padwa 2026?
Ugadi / Gudi Padwa is observed on Shukla Pratipada, Chaitra. Samvat uses this Hindu date to calculate the 2026 calendar date.
Can the date differ by city?
Yes. Panchang values depend on sunrise, sunset, moonrise, and timezone. Samvat's public festival page uses an India-baseline calculation; local observance can differ by city, sampradaya, or family tradition.