Ugadi 2026 | Yugadi date in 2026 | Telugu & Kannada New Year 2026-2027

Ugadi (Yugadi) is the Telugu New year and Kannada New year. In 2026, Ugadi date is 19 March, Thursday. Ugadi 2026 marks the beginning of Sri Parabhava nama Samvatsara (Sri Parabhava Nama Samvatsaram) in Hindu Panchangam.

Ugadi or Yugadi means the beginning of an era. Hindus in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Karnataka celebrate their New Year as Ugadi whereas the people of Maharashtra celebrate it as Gudi Padwa.

Vasant Navratri or Chaitra Navaratri begins on Ugadi festival. Sri Ram Navami Navratras also begins on Ugadi or Gudi Padwa (Chaitra Shukla Pratipada). This day also marks the conclusion of Vasanta Navaratri Durga Puja.

Ugadi Pachchadi is the special recipe prepared on Ugadi day in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Karnataka. It is known as ‘Bevu Bella’ in Kannada. This recipe signifies the combination of all aspects of life. While taking Ugadi Pachadi, this Ugadi Mantram is chanted in Telugu. While taking Bevu Bella, this Ugadi mantra is chanted in Kannada.

Ugadi Panchanga Shravanam is done on Ugadi. Astrology predictions and yearly horoscopes are told by Brahmins on this day to common people. A detailed article is published earlier on what to do on Ugadi – Ugadi rituals, Ugadi celebrations, Ugadi Pujas, etc,.

Ugadi in Other Countries

Ugadi 2026 date in Hawaii is – March 19. As per PST, MST, CST and EST also Ugadi date in USA – 19 March 2026.

Ugadi 2026 date in UK, Europe, UAE, Singapore and Malaysia is – 19 March 2026

As per WAU, SAU, NT, QSLND, NSW and ACT timezones, Ugadi 2026 date in Australia and New Zealand is – 19 March 2026

Ugadi Greeting Cards 2026 in Telugu

Ugadi Greeting Cards 2026 in Kannada

Ugadi 2026 Predictions for Mesha Rashi

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Ugadi in Previous Years

In 2025, Ugadi date is 30 March, Sunday. Ugadi 2025 marks the beginning of Sri Vishwavasu nama Samvatsara (Sri Vishwavasui Nama Samvatsaram) in Hindu Panchangam.

In 2024, Ugadi date is April 9, Tuesday. Ugadi 2024 marks the beginning of Sri Krodhi nama Samvatsara (Sri Krodhi Nama Samvatsaram).

In 2023, Ugadi date is March 22. Ugadi 2023 marks the beginning of Sri Shobhakruth nama Samvatsara (Shobhana Nama Samvatsaram) in Hindu Panchangam.

In 2022, Ugadi date is April 2. Ugadi 2022 marks the beginning of Sri Shubhakruth nama Samvatsara (Shubhakruth Nama Samvatsaram) in Hindu Panchangam.

In 2021, Ugadi date is April 13. Ugadi 2021 marks the beginning of Sri Plava nama Samvatsara (Plava Nama Samvatsaram) in Hindu Panchangam.

In 2020, Ugadi date is March 25. Ugadi 2020 marks the beginning of Sri Sharvari nama Samvatsara (Sarvari Nama Samvatsaram) in Hindu Panchangam.

In 2019, Ugadi date is April 6. Ugadi 2019 marks the beginning of Sri Vikari nama Samvatsara (Vikari Nama Samvatsaram) in Hindu Panchangam.

In 2018, Ugadi date is 18 March. Ugadi 2018 marks the beginning of Sri Vilamba nama Samvatsara (Vilambi Nama Samvatsaram) in Hindu Panchangam.

In 2017, Ugadi date was 28 March. Ugadi 2017 marks the beginning of Sri Hemalamba nama Samvatsara (Hevilambi Nama Samvatsaram) in Hindu Panchangam. According to some calendars, 29 March was marked as Ugadi in Andhra Pradesh & Telangana.