Chaitra Month 2026 began on from 4th March 2026. This month holds great significance in Hinduism, as it is considered as the first month in the Hindu calendar. This month marks the arrival of spring. Significant festivals like Chaitra Navratri, Rama Navami, Gangaur Puja, Gudi Padwa, etc. take place during this period. This month is considered ideal for spiritual beginnings as it is filled with devotion and renewed energy.
Know all the important details regarding the start and end dates and the list of important festivals falling in the Chaitra month below.
Chaitra Month 2026: Start And End Date
According to the Panchang, Chaitra month 2026 begins on 4th March 2026 and ends on 2nd April 2026.
Various important festivals take place in the Chaitra month, as it is regarded as the first month in the Hindu calendar. (Image Source: Canva)
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Chaitra Month 2026: List Of Important Vrat And Tyohar
DATE | DAY | VRAT/TYOHAR |
| 4th March 2026 | Wednesday | Chaitra Begins, Holi |
| 5th March 2026 | Thursday | Holi Bhai Dooj |
| 6th March 2026 | Friday | Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti (as per tithi), Bhalachandra Sankashti Chaturthi |
| 8th March 2026 | Sunday | Rang Panchami |
| 10th March 2026 | Tuesday | Sheetala Saptami |
| 11th March 2026 | Wednesday | Sheetala Ashtami, Basoda, Masik Kalashtami, Masik Krishna Janmashtami |
| 14th March 2026 | Saturday | Karadaiyan Nombu |
| 15th March 2026 | Sunday | Krishna Narasimha Dwadashi, Meen Sankranti, Papamochani Ekadashi |
| 16th March 2026 | Monday | Krishna Pradosh Vrat |
| 17th March 2026 | Tuesday | Masik Shivratri |
| 18th March 2026 | Wednesday | Chaitra Amavasya |
| 19th March 2026 | Thursday | Ugadi, Gudi Padwa, Chaitra Navratri Begins, |
| 20th March 2026 | Friday | Jhulelal Jayanti |
| 21st March 2026 | Saturday | Matsya Jayanti, Gauri Puja, Gangaur |
| 22nd March 2026 | Sunday | Vasudeva Chaturthi |
| 23rd March 2026 | Monday | Lakshmi Panchami, Masik Karthigai |
| 24th March 2026 | Tuesday | Yamuna Chhath, Skanda Sashti |
| 26th March 2026 | Thursday | Rama Navami (Smarta), Tara Jayanti, Ashoka Ashtami, Durga Ashtami |
| 27th March 2026 | Friday | Rama Navami (Vaishnav), Swaminarayan Jayanti |
| 29th March 2026 | Sunday | Vamana Dwadashi, Kamada Ekadashi |
| 30th March 2026 | Monday | Som Pradosh Vrat |
| 31st March 2026 | Tuesday | Mahavir Jayanti |
| 1st April 2026 | Wednesday | Panguni Uthiram, Chaitra Purnima Vrat |
| 2nd April 2026 | Thursday | Hanuman Jayanti, Chaitra Purnima |
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Chaitra Month 2026: List Of Important Vrat And Tyohar In Chaitra Month
Every day of the Chaitra month is dedicated to different gods and goddesses. For example, Lord Brahma is worshipped on the first day, Goddess Durga is worshipped on the ninth day, and so on. Among all these, the Upanayana ceremony and the recitation of the Ramayana are of special significance. Rituals such as Prapadanam and Udakkumbha Daana, where water is offered, are considered to be of great significance. It is also believed that Lord Vishnu took the avatar of Matsya in this particular month. Devotees begin their spiritual journey by taking a bath in the river and participating in the Dolotsav.