Chaitra Month 2026 | Chaitra Masam, Chait Maas dates in 2026

Here are Chaitra Month 2026 dates. Chaitra month or Chait Mahina is the first month in Hindu calendar or Hindu Panchang. In 2026, Chaitra month starts on March 4 and ends on April 2 as per North Indian Hindu calendar followed in Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Himachal, Uttaranchal, and Chhattisgarh.

As per the calendars followed in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh and Gujarat, Chaitra Month 2026 begins on March 19 and ends on April 17.

Chaitra month 2026 is the first month in Sri Parabhava nama Samvatsaram (2026-2027) Hindu year. It is to note that Chaitro month is the last month in Bengali calendar.

According to Hinduism, on the first day of Chaitra month Lord Brahma started the creation. Nav Varsh or Hindu New Year day is celebrated on the first day of Chait month. This month marks the beginning of Vasant rithu or spring season. Ugadi, Gudhi Padwa, and Cheti Chand are the festivals celebrated as Telugu and Kannada New Year, Marathi New Year, and Sindhi New Year respectively.

Gangaur or Chaitra Gauri Puja, Chaiti Chhath Puja, Sheetalashtami, Ugadi, Gudhi Padwa, Cheti Chand, Vasant Navratri, Sri Rama Navratras, Ashokashtami, Sri Ram Navami, and Hanuman Jayanti or Hanuman Vijayotasavam are the major Hindu festivals celebrated in Chaitra month 2026.

Hindu Festivals in Chaitra Month 2026

Tuesday, 3 March 2026 – Chandra Grahan (Lunar Eclipse)

Tuesday, 3 March 2026 – Holi Festival

Tuesday, 3 March 2026 – Holika Dahan

Wednesday, 4 March 2026 – Rangwali Holi

Wednesday, 11 March 2026 – Basoda Festival

Wednesday, 11 March 2026 – Sheetala Ashtami

Sunday, 15 March 2026 – Papmochani Ekadashi

Sunday, 15 March 2026 – Meena Sankranti

Thursday, 19 March 2026 – Chaitra Navratri (Vasant Navratri)

Thursday, 19 March 2026 – Gudi Padwa (Marathi New Year)

Thursday, 19 March 2026 – Ugadi (Telugu New Year, Kannada New Year)

Saturday, 21 March 2026 – Gauri Puja

Saturday, 21 March 2026 – Gangaur

Tuesday, 24 March 2026 – Yamuna Chhath

Friday, 27 March 2026 – Sri Rama Navami

Sunday, 29 March 2026 – Kamada Ekadashi

Thursday, 2 April 2026 – Hanuman Jayanti

Chaitra Month 2026 dates, Tithis, days..

4 March 2026 – Chaitra Maas Krishna Pratipada

5 March 2026 – Chaitra Maas Krishna Dwitiya

6 March 2026 – Chaitra Maas Krishna Tritiya

7 March 2026 – Chaitra Maas Krishna Chaturthi

8 March 2026 – Chaitra Maas Krishna Panchami

9 March 2026 – Chaitra Maas Krishna Shashti

10 March 2026 – Chaitra Maas Krishna Saptami

11 March 2026 – Chaitra Maas Krishna Ashtami

12 March 2026 – Chaitra Maas Krishna Navami

13 March 2026 – Chaitra Maas Krishna Dashami

14 March 2026 – Chaitra Maas Krishna Ekadashi

15 March 2026 – Chaitra Maas Krishna Dwadashi

16 March 2026 – Chaitra Maas Krishna Trayodashi

17 March 2026 – Chaitra Maas Krishna Chaturdashi

18 March 2026 – Chaitra Maas Amavasya

19 March 2026 – Chaitra Maas Shukla Pratipada

20 March 2026 – Chaitra Maas Shukla Dwitiya | Tritiya

21 March 2026 – Chaitra Maas Shukla Chaturthi

22 March 2026 – Chaitra Maas Shukla Panchami

23 March 2026 – Chaitra Maas Shukla Shashti

24 March 2026 – Chaitra Maas Shukla Saptami

25 March 2026 – Chaitra Maas Shukla Ashtami

26 March 2026 – Chaitra Maas Shukla Navami

27 March 2026 – Chaitra Maas Shukla Dashami

28 March 2026 – Chaitra Maas Shukla Ekadashi

29 March 2026 – Chaitra Maas Shukla Dwadashi

30 March 2026 – Chaitra Maas Shukla Trayodashi

31 March 2026 – Chaitra Maas Shukla Chaturdashi

1 April 2026 – Chaitra Maas Purnima

2 April 2026 – Chaitra Maas Purnima

Chaitra Month in Previous Years

Chaitra Month in 2025

In 2026, Chaitra month starts on March 15 and ends on April 12 as per North Indian Hindu calendar. As per the calendars followed in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh and Gujarat, Chaitra Month 2025 begins on March 30 and ends on April 27.

Chaitra Month in 2024

In 2024, Chaitra month starts on March 26 and ends on April 23 as per North Indian Hindu calendar. In the calendars followed in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh and Gujarat, Chaitra Month 2024 begins on April 9 and ends on May 8.

Chaitra Month in 2023

In 2023, Chaitra month starts on March 8 and ends on April 6 as per North Indian Hindu calendar. As per the calendars followed in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh and Gujarat, Chaitra Month 2023 begins on March 22 and ends on April 20.

Chaitra Month in 2022

In 2022, Chaitra month starts on March 19 and ends on April 16 as per North Indian Hindu calendar. As per the calendars followed in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh and Gujarat, Chaitra Month 2022 begins on April 2 and ends on April 30.

Chaitra Month in 2021

In 2021, Chaitra month starts on March 29 and ends on April 27 as per North Indian Hindu calendar. As per the calendars followed in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh and Gujarat, Chaitra Month 2021 begins on April 13 and ends on May 11.

Chaitra Month in 2020

In 2020, Chaitra month starts on March 10 and ends on April 8 as per North Indian Hindu calendar. As per the calendars followed in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh and Gujarat, Chaitra Month 2020 begins on March 25 and ends on April 23.

Chaitra Month in 2019

In 2019, Chaitra month starts on March 21 and ends on April 19 as per North Indian Hindu calendar followed in Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Himachal, Uttaranchal, and Chhattisgarh. As per the calendars followed in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh and Gujarat, Chaitra Month 2019 begins on April 6 and ends on May 4.

Chaitra Month in 2018

In 2018, Chaitra month starts on March 2 and end on March 31 as per North Indian Hindu calendar. As per the calendars followed in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh and Gujarat, Chaitra Month 2018 begins on March 18 and ends on April 16.

Chaitra Month in 2017

In 2017, Chaitra month starts on March 13 and end on April 11 as per North Indian Hindu calendar. As per the calendars followed in Maharashtra, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh and Gujarat, Chaitra Month 2017 begins on March 29 and ends on April 26.

Chaitra Month in 2016

In 2016, Chaitra month starts on March 24 and end on April 22 as per North Indian Hindu calendar. As per the calendars followed in Maharashtra, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh and Gujarat, Chaitra Month 2016 begins on April 8 and ends on May 6.

Chaitra Month in 2015

In 2015, Chaitra month starts on March 6 and end on April 4 as per North Indian Hindu calendar.

As per the calendars followed in Maharashtra, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh and Gujarat, Chaitra Month 2015 begins on March 21 and ends on April 18.

Chaitra Month in 2014

In 2014, Chaitra month starts on March 17 and end on April 15 as per North Indian Hindu calendar followed in Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Himachal, Uttaranchal, and Chhattisgarh.

As per the calendars followed in Maharashtra, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh and Gujarat, Chaitra Month 2014 begins on March 31 and ends on April 29.

Chaitra Month in 2013

Chaitra month 2013 starts on March 28 and end on April 25 as per North Indian Hindu calendar followed in Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Himachal, Uttaranchal, and Chhattisgarh.

As per the calendars followed in Maharashtra, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh and Gujarat, Chaitra Month 2013 begins on April 11 and ends on May 9. Chaitra month 2013 is the first month in Sri Vijaya nama Samvatsaram (2013-2014) Hindu year. It is to note that Chaitro month is the last month in Bengali calendar.

Chaitra Month in 2012

Here are Chaitra Month 2012 dates. Chaitra month or Chait Mahina is the first month in Hindu calendar or Hindu Panchang. Chaitra month 2012 starts on March 9 and end on 6 April 2012 as per North Indian Hindu calendar.

As per the calendars followed in Maharashtra, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh and Gujarat, Chaitra Month 2012 begins on March 23 and ends on April 21, 2012.