This year, the Ugadi festival will be celebrated on 19 March 2026. If your company doesn’t have any holidays, you can request them, or if the holiday is available but you need additional leave, you can request it by using the following leave templates.
Ugadi Leave Request Email

Sub: Leave request for Ugadi festival.
Dear Sir,
I would like to request leave on 19 March 2026 on the occasion of the Ugadi festival. As there is no holiday for our company on that day, I would like to take one day leave to celebrate the festival with my family members.
I will ensure that all my work is completed in advance, and I will be available for any urgent matters if required.
I will return to work on 20 March 2026.
Thanking you.
Regards,
Suredhra Koduru
Software Developer
Varun Software Solutions
Lucknow
Additional Leave Request for Ugadi Festival

Sub: 1 Day leave request after Ugadi festival.
Dear Sir,
I would like to request one day's leave after the Ugadi festival to celebrate the occasion with my family. Ugadi falls on 19 March 2026, and I request leave for 20 March 2026.
I will make sure that all my pending tasks are completed in advance, and I will be available to handle any urgent matters if required.
I will return to work on 21 March 2026.
Thanking you.
Regards,
Satish Vaddadhi
Accounts Executive
Varun Fertilizers Pvt Ltd
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FAQs
1. In which state is Ugadi celebrated? In which states is a similar festival celebrated on the same day?
Ugadi is mainly celebrated in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Karnataka. On the same day, a similar New Year festival called Gudi Padwa is celebrated in Maharashtra.
2. What is the main aim of celebrating the Ugadi festival?
Ugadi is the beginning of the new Hindu calendar year. People celebrate it to welcome new hopes, prosperity, and a fresh start in life.
3. What is the name of the Ugadi year in 2026, and what is the name of the previous year?
The Ugadi year starting in 2026 is called “Parabhava”. The previous Ugadi year (2025-26) is called “Krodhi”.