Ugadi and Gudi Padwa both fall on Wednesday, 7 April 2027, the first day of the Chaitra Shukla Pratipada. Ugadi is celebrated as the new year in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Karnataka, and Gudi Padwa in Maharashtra and Goa. Because the festival lands midweek, many travellers take a few leave days, so look at flights early.
Updated November 2026 · HappyFares
For many people working in Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Pune and Mumbai, the new year means a trip home. A midweek date makes the planning a little different from a weekend festival.
When are Ugadi and Gudi Padwa in 2027?
Published panchangs list both festivals on Wednesday, 7 April 2027, and note that the two are celebrated on the same day. The Pratipada tithi begins at 5:20 AM on 7 April and ends at 4:28 AM on 8 April, in New Delhi time.
The two festivals fall on the same lunar day, the first day of the bright half of the month of Chaitra. Ugadi is the new year festival in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Karnataka, while in Maharashtra and Goa the day is known as Gudi Padwa. Exact timings of the tithi vary by city, and calendars sometimes differ by a day, so check with a local panchang if the day matters to your family.
How do you plan a midweek festival trip?
A Wednesday festival does not give you a ready-made long weekend. You have a few options:
- Fly in the weekend before. Travelling on the weekend of 3 and 4 April lets you arrive well before the day without using leave, though you will need leave on Monday and Tuesday to stay on.
- Fly in on Tuesday, 6 April. This is the shortest option if your employer gives you the festival day off, but flights the day before a festival are popular.
- Stay on after the day. Taking Thursday 8 and Friday 9 April as leave gives you Wednesday to Sunday at home, with a return on Sunday, 11 April.
Check first whether your employer gives the day off. Ugadi is not on the central government’s list of gazetted holidays for 2027, so whether you get it off depends on your state, your employer and your school or college calendar.
If several family members are travelling from different cities, agree on the plan early. Compare the arrival times at the home airport and try to land within a window of a few hours, so one vehicle can collect everyone. This is easier to arrange at the booking stage than after tickets are issued.
Students and people on short leave should also think about the return. The days after a festival tend to be busy, and a return on the last possible evening leaves no room if a flight is delayed or rescheduled. A morning return with a spare day is a safer pattern for anyone with an important commitment the next day.
Which airports do people fly home from?
Four large airports are the usual starting points for this festival:
- Hyderabad: Rajiv Gandhi International Airport.
- Bengaluru: Kempegowda International Airport.
- Pune: Pune Airport, at Lohegaon.
- Mumbai: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport.
These are big hubs with many daily flights, which typically means more departure times to choose from than at smaller airports. If your family lives in a smaller city, check whether a direct flight exists. A one-stop itinerary can sometimes give a better timing than a direct flight that is already full, though it adds a connection and a longer day.
Flights in and out of these cities typically see more demand in the days around the festival, especially on the day before. Fares usually rise as seats sell, so earlier booking generally gives you a wider choice.
When should you book, and what should you watch for?
You do not need a fixed date to start looking. Set a price alert on your route and check movement over a few weeks. When you have your leave confirmed, compare a few combinations of outbound and return days, then book both legs together if the totals look reasonable.
- Choose a fare type that allows changes if your leave is not yet approved. These fares usually cost more than the lowest fares, so weigh that against the risk.
- Check the baggage allowance for the fare you pick, since a festival trip often means extra luggage.
- Keep a buffer on the return day if you have an early meeting the next morning.
Checking in is free on every Indian airline, online or at the airport, and web check-in saves time at a busy airport. Reach the airport early on festival days, when security and bag-drop lines are usually longer.
Common Questions
What is the date of Ugadi in 2027?
Wednesday, 7 April 2027.
Is Gudi Padwa on the same day as Ugadi in 2027?
Yes. Both are on Wednesday, 7 April 2027, as they fall on the same lunar day.
Which states celebrate each festival?
Ugadi is the new year festival in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Karnataka. Gudi Padwa is celebrated in Maharashtra and Goa.
Is Ugadi on the central government holiday list for 2027?
No. It is not among the gazetted holidays for central government offices in Delhi. Check your state, employer or institution for your own holiday.
How can I turn a midweek festival into a longer break?
Taking Thursday, 8 and Friday, 9 April as leave gives you Wednesday to Sunday, 11 April. Alternatively, travel the weekend before.
Does web check-in cost anything?
Checking in is free on every Indian airline, online or at the airport.
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