Ugadi holiday celebration and observances in India Calendar. When is & how many days until Ugadi in 2026? Celebrate Ugadi, the traditional New Year festival of South India that marks renewal, hope, and prosperity. Explore its cultural rituals, historical roots, and festive significance. Ugadi is the name for the Hindu New Year for Marathi hindus in certain states of southern India. The day is based on the Hindu Lunar Calendar, so its date on the Gregorian Calendar can vary, but it usually comes sometime in March or April. Ugadi, also known as Yugadi, marks the beginning of the New Year in the Deccan region of India . Celebrated predominantly in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Karnataka, Ugadi holds immense significance in Hindu culture.
