Major festival
Ugadi / Gudi Padwa
उगादि / गुड़ी पड़वा
Ugadi (Deccan) and Gudi Padwa (Maharashtra) mark the lunar New Year on the first day of Chaitra, when the new samvatsara begins and the year's panchang is read.
Also known as: Ugadi · Gudi Padwa · Yugadi · Samvatsaradi · lunar new year.
Presiding deity: Brahma.
Ugadi / Gudi Padwa dates
| Year | Date (India) | Weekday | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ugadi / Gudi Padwa 2026 | 19 Mar 2026 | Thursday | All cities → |
| Ugadi / Gudi Padwa 2027 | 7 Apr 2027 | Wednesday | All cities → |
Frequently asked
What is Ugadi / Gudi Padwa?
Ugadi (Deccan) and Gudi Padwa (Maharashtra) mark the lunar New Year on the first day of Chaitra, when the new samvatsara begins and the year's panchang is read.
What are the other names for Ugadi / Gudi Padwa?
Ugadi, Gudi Padwa, Yugadi, Samvatsaradi, lunar new year.
When is Ugadi / Gudi Padwa 2026?
Thursday, 19 March 2026 (India).
When is Ugadi / Gudi Padwa 2027?
Wednesday, 7 April 2027 (India).
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