Ugadi / Gudi Padwa (Hindu New Year) 2026
Thursday, March 19, 2026
Ugadi / Gudi Padwa (Hindu New Year) 2026 fell on Thursday, March 19, 2026 (a Thursday). See Ugadi / Gudi Padwa (Hindu New Year) 2027 โ
When is Ugadi / Gudi Padwa (Hindu New Year) 2026?
Ugadi / Gudi Padwa (Hindu New Year) 2026 fell on Thursday, March 19, 2026. It was a Thursday.
How many days until Ugadi / Gudi Padwa (Hindu New Year) 2026?
As of October 15, 2026, it has been 210 days since Ugadi / Gudi Padwa (Hindu New Year) 2026, which fell on Thursday, March 19, 2026.
- Date
- Thursday, March 19, 2026
- Day of week
- Thursday
- Type
- Traditional Festivals
- Religion
- Hinduism
- Duration
- 1 day
Ugadi / Gudi Padwa (Hindu New Year) 2026 dates by country
| Country | Observed on | Days off |
|---|---|---|
| ๐ฎ๐ณ India | Thu, Mar 19 | Thu, Mar 19 optional (restricted) holiday for central government employeesThu, Mar 19 public holiday (Karnataka) |
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Ugadi โ known as Gudi Padwa in Maharashtra โ is the Hindu lunisolar New Year of southern and western India, opening the month of Chaitra with festive banners, mango-leaf garlands and a symbolic dish blending all six tastes of life.
For the full story โ history, meaning, traditions, foods and FAQs โ see the Ugadi / Gudi Padwa (Hindu New Year) guide.