Date of Hindu New Year 2026 According to the Hindu Panchang, the New Year begins on the Pratipada tithi of the Shukla Paksha in the month of Chaitra. In 2026, the date for New Year falls on Thursday, 19 March 2026. This day also marks the beginning of the new Samvatsar, and from this date, Vikram Samvat 2083 will begin. As per astrological calculations, this Samvat is said to be named Siddharth or Raudra Samvat 2083.

Source: The Hindu December 21, 2025 02:43 UTC