when is ugadi

Ugadi in 2026 falls on Thursday, 19 March.

Quick Scoop: When is Ugadi?

• Ugadi 2026 date: 19 March 2026 (Thursday).

• It is celebrated as the New Year according to the Hindu lunisolar calendar in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka and some neighbouring regions.

• The festival falls on the first day of the month of Chaitra (Chaitra Shukla Pratipada), so the exact Gregorian date shifts slightly every year, usually in late March or early April.

A tiny bit of context

Many calendars and media outlets in India list Ugadi 2026 on 19 March, and describe it as the regional New Year’s Day tied to the position of the moon and sun. Some holiday lists may show nearby public-holiday observance dates (like 20 March), but religious and cultural observance for Ugadi itself is on 19 March 2026.

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