Ugadi / Gudi Padwa (Hindu New Year) in India
Wednesday, April 7, 2027 ยท Asia/Kolkata ยท Regional public holiday
When is Ugadi / Gudi Padwa (Hindu New Year) in India in 2027?
Ugadi / Gudi Padwa (Hindu New Year) in India is on Wednesday, April 7, 2027 (Asia/Kolkata). As of October 16, 2026, thatโs 173 days ยท about 25 weeks ยท about 6 months. It falls on a Wednesday.
Is Ugadi / Gudi Padwa (Hindu New Year) a public holiday in India?
Ugadi / Gudi Padwa (Hindu New Year) is a public holiday in Karnataka, but not nationwide in India. Wednesday, April 7, 2027 is an optional (restricted) holiday for central government employees. For central government offices in Delhi it is a restricted holiday that employees may choose to take.
Days off for Ugadi / Gudi Padwa (Hindu New Year) 2027 in India
- Wednesday, April 7, 2027Optional (restricted) holiday (central government employees)
How India celebrates
A state public holiday across Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Maharashtra and Goa. Telugu and Kannada families begin with an oil bath, Ugadi pachadi and panchanga readings, while Maharashtra raises gudi banners and Mumbai's Girgaon hosts spectacular shobha yatra processions with dhol-tasha drummers and traditional dress.
What people eat
Ugadi pachadi, bobbatlu and pulihora in the Telugu states; bevu-bella, obbattu and mavinakayi chitranna in Karnataka; puran poli, shrikhand-puri and soonth panak in Maharashtra.