March 2026 Festivals: Gudi Padwa, Ugadi, Chaitra Navratri, and Eid-ul-Fitr Dates and Traditions

In March 2026, several Indian festivals coincide, including Gudi Padwa, Ugadi (Yugadi), Chaitra Navratri, and Eid-ul-Fitr. Gudi Padwa, marking the Marathi New Year, is celebrated mainly in Maharashtra and Goa with traditional rituals. Ugadi, observed in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Karnataka, signifies the Telugu and Kannada New Year, featuring the symbolic Ugadi Pachadi dish. Chaitra Navratri begins with fasting and prayers on March 19. Eid-ul-Fitr is expected around March 20-21, depending on moon sighting, with celebrations across Muslim communities.