Chet Month 2026 —
The First Month of the Desi Year
A complete guide to Chet: dates, Sangrand, farming activities, weather, and cultural significance in the Punjabi calendar.
📖What is Chet Month?
Chet (چیت) is the first month of the Punjabi Desi Bikrami Calendar. It runs every year from 14 March to 13 April and consists of 31 days. The month marks the start of the Punjabi New Year and ushers in the spring season — fields turn green, flowers bloom, and the weather becomes warm and pleasant across Punjab.
The Desi (Bikrami) calendar is a traditional solar calendar widely used across Punjab, Pakistan and India for agricultural planning, religious observances, and cultural events. Chet, being its first month, holds special cultural and spiritual significance.
📅Complete Chet 2026 Date Chart
| Desi Date | English Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Chet 🎉 Sangrand | 14 March 2026 | Saturday |
| 2 Chet | 15 March 2026 | Sunday |
| 3 Chet | 16 March 2026 | Monday |
| 4 Chet | 17 March 2026 | Tuesday |
| 5 Chet | 18 March 2026 | Wednesday |
| 6 Chet | 19 March 2026 | Thursday |
| 7 Chet | 20 March 2026 | Friday |
| 8 Chet | 21 March 2026 | Saturday |
| 9 Chet | 22 March 2026 | Sunday |
| 10 Chet | 23 March 2026 | Monday |
| 11 Chet | 24 March 2026 | Tuesday |
| 12 Chet | 25 March 2026 | Wednesday |
| 13 Chet | 26 March 2026 | Thursday |
| 14 Chet | 27 March 2026 | Friday |
| 15 Chet 🌕 Purnmashi | 28 March 2026 | Saturday |
| 16 Chet | 29 March 2026 | Sunday |
| 17 Chet | 30 March 2026 | Monday |
| 18 Chet | 31 March 2026 | Tuesday |
| 19 Chet | 1 April 2026 | Wednesday |
| 20 Chet | 2 April 2026 | Thursday |
| 21 Chet | 3 April 2026 | Friday |
| 22 Chet | 4 April 2026 | Saturday |
| 23 Chet | 5 April 2026 | Sunday |
| 24 Chet | 6 April 2026 | Monday |
| 25 Chet | 7 April 2026 | Tuesday |
| 26 Chet | 8 April 2026 | Wednesday |
| 27 Chet | 9 April 2026 | Thursday |
| 28 Chet | 10 April 2026 | Friday |
| 29 Chet | 11 April 2026 | Saturday |
| 30 Chet 🌑 Masia | 12 April 2026 | Sunday |
| 31 Chet — Last Day | 13 April 2026 | Monday |
⭐Important Days in Chet Month
| Occasion | Desi Date | English Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🎉 Chet Sangrand — Punjabi New Year | 1 Chet | 14 March 2026 |
| 🌕 Purnmashi (Full Moon) | 15 Chet | 28 March 2026 |
| 🌑 Masia (New Moon) | 30 Chet | 12 April 2026 |
🎉Chet Sangrand 2026 — Punjabi New Year
Chet Sangrand falls on 14 March 2026 (Saturday). It is the very first day of the Desi Bikrami calendar and marks the beginning of the Punjabi New Year. The day is celebrated across Punjab with great enthusiasm and cultural pride:
How Chet Sangrand is Celebrated
- Special religious congregations (Diwans) are held at Gurdwaras
- Shopkeepers and merchants open new account books — a tradition called Bahi Khata
- Families gather and share festive meals; homes are filled with joy
- Elders offer blessings and New Year greetings to younger family members
🌾Farming Activities in Chet
Chet is one of the busiest and most important months for farmers across Pakistani and Indian Punjab. Key agricultural activities include:
The wheat crop begins to ripen and farmers start preparing for the harvest (cutting) season ahead.
The season for sowing maize (corn) approaches, and farmers begin preparing their fields.
Mango trees begin flowering (bor), signalling a fruitful season ahead for one of Punjab’s most beloved crops.
Ideal time to plant tomatoes, chilies, and eggplant (brinjal) in kitchen gardens and fields.
As temperatures rise, regular watering of crops becomes increasingly important.
The iconic yellow mustard flowers are still visible early in the month, a hallmark of the Punjabi spring landscape.
🌡️Weather During Chet Month
The weather in Pakistani Punjab during Chet is among the most pleasant of the year, making it ideal for outdoor activities, farming, and travel:
Ranges from 20°C to 30°C — warm and sunny with comfortable afternoons.
Cooler nights between 10°C and 18°C make for pleasant sleeping weather.
Soft, pleasant breezes blow across the plains, making the air feel fresh and invigorating.
Flowers bloom widely across the region. The iconic yellow mustard flowers are especially beloved.
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