Ugadi 2026 Date — Thursday, March 19, 2026
When is Ugadi in 2026? Ugadi 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: Ugadi 2025 date · Ugadi 2027 date
Ugadi 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.
Ugadi 2026 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Ugadi / Gudi Padwa | Thu, 19 March 2026 | Hindu new year |
| Chaitra Navratri begins | Thu, 19 March 2026 | |
| Ram Navami | Fri, 27 March 2026 |
About Ugadi
Ugadi marks the traditional New Year for many Telugu and Kannada communities (closely related to Gudi Padwa in Maharashtra). It falls on Chaitra Shukla Pratipada. Homes are cleaned, torans are hung, and Ugadi pachadi — a mix of six tastes — is prepared to symbolize life’s varied experiences.
How to observe
Take an early bath, decorate the entrance, perform puja, and taste Ugadi pachadi. Many people read the year’s panchanga shravanam (almanac forecast) at temples. Confirm the local New Year greeting day with your community mandir.
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.
Ugadi dates by year
| Year | Date & day |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Ugadi 2025 date |
| 2026 | Thu, 19 March 2026 |
| 2027 | Ugadi 2027 date |
| 2028 | Ugadi 2028 date |
Hindu festivals around Ugadi 2026
- Gudi Padwa 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
Ugadi 2026 puja & muhurat timings in major cities
| City | Brahma Muhurat (oil bath) | Abhijit Muhurat | Rahu Kaal (avoid) | Sunrise | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi | 04:51 am – 05:38 am | 12:05 pm – 12:53 pm | 01:59 pm – 03:30 pm | 06:26 am | 06:31 pm |
| Mumbai | 05:08 am – 05:56 am | 12:22 pm – 01:10 pm | 02:17 pm – 03:47 pm | 06:43 am | 06:49 pm |
| Bengaluru | 04:49 am – 05:37 am | 12:03 pm – 12:51 pm | 01:58 pm – 03:28 pm | 06:24 am | 06:30 pm |
| Chennai | 04:38 am – 05:26 am | 11:52 am – 12:40 pm | 01:47 pm – 03:18 pm | 06:13 am | 06:19 pm |
| Hyderabad | 04:45 am – 05:33 am | 11:59 am – 12:48 pm | 01:54 pm – 03:25 pm | 06:21 am | 06:26 pm |
| Kolkata | 04:06 am – 04:54 am | 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.
Ugadi rituals step by step
- Wake in Brahma Muhurat and take an oil bath (abhyanga snanam) before sunrise.
- Decorate the entrance with mango-leaf torans and rangoli (muggulu / rangoli).
- Prepare Ugadi Pachadi — neem flowers, jaggery, tamarind, raw mango, salt and chilli — for the six tastes of life, and offer it to the deity first.
- Listen to Panchanga Shravanam — the reading of the new year’s panchang — at home or at the temple.
What to do on Ugadi 2026
- Wear new clothes and visit a temple in the morning.
- Make Holige / Obbattu (Bobbatlu) and the Ugadi Pachadi for the family.
- Begin new ventures or accounts — Ugadi is the first day of the lunar new year in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Karnataka.
- Gudi Padwa in Maharashtra and Cheti Chand among Sindhis fall on or around the same day.
Ugadi 2026 FAQ
What time is Brahma Muhurat on Ugadi 2026 in Delhi?
Brahma Muhurat in Delhi on Thu, 19 March 2026 is 04:51 am – 05:38 am (local time, AllMandir panchang). See the table for other cities.
Why is Ugadi Pachadi eaten on Ugadi?
Ugadi Pachadi mixes six tastes — sweet, sour, bitter, salty, spicy and astringent — as a reminder to accept every experience of the coming year.
Is Ugadi the same as Gudi Padwa?
Both mark Chaitra Shukla Pratipada, the lunar new year. Ugadi is the name in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Karnataka; Gudi Padwa is the Maharashtrian name.
