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Gudi Padwa 2026 Date — Thursday, March 19, 2026

When is Gudi Padwa in 2026? Gudi Padwa 2026 falls on Thursday, March 19, 2026.

Observance: Ugadi / Gudi Padwa. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.

Gudi Padwa 2026 — full list of dates

Gudi Padwa 2026 key dates and days
ObservanceDate & dayNotes
Gudi Padwa / UgadiThu, 19 March 2026Marathi new year
Chaitra Navratri beginsThu, 19 March 2026
Ram NavamiFri, 27 March 2026

Why we celebrate

Chaitra Shukla Pratipada — Telugu/Kannada/Marathi New Year; creation began per tradition.

How it is celebrated

Ugadi pachadi (six tastes of life), gudi flag in Maharashtra, panchanga shravanam.

Puja timing

Morning puja after oil bath; listen to new year panchanga.

Foods & offerings

Ugadi pachadi, puran poli, bobbatlu, shrikhand.

Rituals

  1. Oil bath and new clothes.
  2. Taste pachadi reflecting life's flavors.
  3. Read panchanga for the year.

Gudi Padwa dates by year

When is Gudi Padwa — 2025 to 2029
YearDate & day
2025Sun, 30 March 2025
2026Thu, 19 March 2026
2027Wed, 7 April 2027
2028Mon, 27 March 2028
2029Sat, 14 April 2029

Hindu festivals around Gudi Padwa 2026