Vasanta Navaratri begins 2026 Date: Thursday, 19 March
Vasanta Navaratri begins in 2026 falls on Thursday 19 March 2026 in the Telugu states (Hyderabad, IST). Sukla Padyami: 19 Mar 6:53 AM – 20 Mar 4:52 AM IST. In the USA: Thursday 19 March 2026; tithi Wed 18 Mar 9:23 PM – Thu 19 Mar 7:22 PM EDT (6:23 PM – 4:22 PM PDT). In the UK: Thursday 19 March 2026.
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Vasanta (spring) Navaratri begins on Ugadi and runs nine days to Sri Rama Navami. It is the counterpart of the autumn Sharad Navaratri: Devi is worshipped in her nine forms, but in the Telugu states the fortnight is remembered mostly for the Rama kalyanam that closes it at Bhadrachalam.
Tithi timing
Sukla Padyami begins 19 March 2026 at 6:53 AM IST and ends 20 March 2026 at 4:52 AM IST.
How the date is decided
Begins on Ugadi (Chaitra sukla padyami) and runs to Sri Rama Navami.
Date by city
| Country | Cities | Date |
|---|---|---|
| USA | all 89 cities | Thursday 19 March 2026 |
| India | all 67 cities | Thursday 19 March 2026 |
| United Kingdom | all 13 cities | Thursday 19 March 2026 |
| Canada | all 11 cities | Thursday 19 March 2026 |
| Australia | all 6 cities | Friday 20 March 2026 |
| New Zealand | all 3 cities | Friday 20 March 2026 |
| Ireland | Dublin | Thursday 19 March 2026 |
| Singapore | Singapore | Friday 20 March 2026 |
| Malaysia | Kuala Lumpur | Friday 20 March 2026 |
| Malaysia | Penang (George Town) | Thursday 19 March 2026 |
| UAE | all 3 cities | Thursday 19 March 2026 |
| Qatar | Doha | Thursday 19 March 2026 |
| Saudi Arabia | all 3 cities | Thursday 19 March 2026 |
| Kuwait | Kuwait City | Thursday 19 March 2026 |
| Oman | Muscat | Thursday 19 March 2026 |
| Bahrain | Manama | Thursday 19 March 2026 |
| Germany | all 5 cities | Thursday 19 March 2026 |
| Netherlands | Amsterdam, Eindhoven | Thursday 19 March 2026 |
| Sweden | Stockholm | Thursday 19 March 2026 |
| South Africa | Johannesburg, Durban | Thursday 19 March 2026 |
| Mauritius | Port Louis | Thursday 19 March 2026 |
| Fiji | Suva | Friday 20 March 2026 |
Different date in 12 of 215 cities: Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Canberra, Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Suva — the tithi is judged against each city's own sunrise and local time (daylight saving included), so the day can shift for cities far from India.
FAQ
When is Vasanta Navaratri begins in 2026?
Vasanta Navaratri begins 2026 is on Thursday 19 March 2026 in India (Hyderabad, IST). In Sydney it is on Friday 20 March 2026.
Which tithi is Vasanta Navaratri begins?
Sukla Padyami of Phalguna masa (amanta).
How is the date of Vasanta Navaratri begins decided?
Begins on Ugadi (Chaitra sukla padyami) and runs to Sri Rama Navami.
What day of the week is Vasanta Navaratri begins 2026?
Thursday.
When is Vasanta Navaratri begins 2026 in the USA?
Vasanta Navaratri begins 2026 is on Thursday 19 March 2026 in all 89 US cities on this site, the same day as in India.
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