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.
Other years: Gudi Padwa 2025 date · Gudi Padwa 2027 date
Gudi Padwa 2026 muhurat & timings — Delhi
| Sunrise | 06:26 am |
|---|---|
| Sunset | 06:31 pm |
| Moonrise | 06:24 am |
| Brahma Muhurat | 04:51 am – 05:38 am |
| Abhijit Muhurat | 12:05 pm – 12:53 pm |
| Rahu Kaal (avoid) | 01:59 pm – 03:30 pm |
| Tithi at sunrise | Krishna Amavasya |
| Nakshatra | Uttara Bhadrapada |
These are the day’s general muhurats and Rahu Kaal for Delhi, computed from the AllMandir panchang. Festival puja timings vary by tradition and city — open the full panchang for Thu, 19 March 2026 or ask your local mandir.
Gudi Padwa 2026 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Gudi Padwa / Ugadi | Thu, 19 March 2026 | Marathi new year |
| Chaitra Navratri begins | Thu, 19 March 2026 | |
| Ram Navami | Fri, 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
- Oil bath and new clothes.
- Taste pachadi reflecting life's flavors.
- Read panchanga for the year.
Gudi Padwa dates by year
| Year | Date & day |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Gudi Padwa 2025 date |
| 2026 | Thu, 19 March 2026 |
| 2027 | Gudi Padwa 2027 date |
| 2028 | Gudi Padwa 2028 date |
Hindu festivals around Gudi Padwa 2026
- Ugadi 2026 date — Thu, 19 March 2026
- Chaitra Navratri 2026 date — Thu, 19 March 2026
- Ram Navami 2026 date — Fri, 27 March 2026
- Hanuman Jayanti 2026 date — Thu, 2 April 2026
- Holi 2026 date — Wed, 4 March 2026
- Holika Dahan 2026 date — Tue, 3 March 2026
- Vishu 2026 date — Tue, 14 April 2026
- Baisakhi 2026 date — Tue, 14 April 2026
- Tamil Puthandu 2026 date — Tue, 14 April 2026
- Maha Shivaratri 2026 date — Sun, 15 February 2026
- Akshaya Tritiya 2026 date — Mon, 20 April 2026
- Buddha Purnima 2026 date — Fri, 1 May 2026
Gudi Padwa 2026 puja & muhurat timings in major cities
| City | Abhijit Muhurat | Rahu Kaal (avoid) | Sunrise | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi | 12:05 pm – 12:53 pm | 01:59 pm – 03:30 pm | 06:26 am | 06:31 pm |
| Mumbai | 12:22 pm – 01:10 pm | 02:17 pm – 03:47 pm | 06:43 am | 06:49 pm |
| Bengaluru | 12:03 pm – 12:51 pm | 01:58 pm – 03:28 pm | 06:24 am | 06:30 pm |
| Chennai | 11:52 am – 12:40 pm | 01:47 pm – 03:18 pm | 06:13 am | 06:19 pm |
| Hyderabad | 11:59 am – 12:48 pm | 01:54 pm – 03:25 pm | 06:21 am | 06:26 pm |
| Kolkata | 11:20 am – 12:08 pm | 01:15 pm – 02:45 pm | 05:41 am | 05:47 pm |
Times come from each city’s own sunrise, sunset and panchang for Thu, 19 March 2026.
Gudi Padwa 2026 FAQ
What time is Abhijit Muhurat on Gudi Padwa 2026 in Delhi?
Abhijit Muhurat in Delhi on Thu, 19 March 2026 is 12:05 pm – 12:53 pm (local time, AllMandir panchang). See the table for other cities.
