Mango Season Guide
Complete guide to Alphonso mango season 2026. When mangoes arrive, peak availability windows, best varieties by month, and the ideal gifting calendar for NRIs and domestic buyers.
If you're planning to gift Alphonso mangoes to your family in India in 2026 — whether you're an NRI in the USA, UAE, UK, or a domestic buyer — timing matters. This guide tells you exactly when Alphonso mango season starts, peaks, and ends in 2026, and the best time to place your gift orders.
| Month | Availability | Quality | Best for Gifting? |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 2026 | Early arrivals only | Good — first of season | Yes, especially Devgad |
| March 2026 | Good, improving | Very good — season warming up | Yes — Holi, Eid gifts |
| April 2026 | Peak — best availability | Excellent — peak season | Best month for gifting |
| May 2026 | High — prime season | Excellent — Brix at maximum | Excellent — Mother's Day |
| June 2026 | Declining, late season | Good but reducing | Yes, until mid-June |
| July onward | Season ends | Fresh mangoes unavailable | Mango Pulp gift sets only |
Ratnagiri Alphonso: Available February to June. Longer season, wider availability, consistent quality throughout. The most commonly gifted variety for NRIs.
Devgad Alphonso: Available March to May. Shorter but more intense season. Higher sugar content (Brix 20-24°), more intense aroma. The connoisseur's choice — order early before stock runs out.
If you're an NRI in the USA, UAE or UK, plan your mango gift orders around these key dates:
| Occasion | Date 2026 | Order By | Recommended Box |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holi | March 14, 2026 | March 9 | Small or Large |
| Gudi Padwa / Ugadi | March 30, 2026 | March 25 | Large or XL |
| Eid al-Fitr | Late March 2026 | March 22 | Large or XL |
| Baisakhi / Vishu | April 13-14, 2026 | April 9 | Any size |
| Akshaya Tritiya | April 28, 2026 | April 23 | Any size |
| Mother's Day | May 10, 2026 | May 5 | Extra Large |
| Father's Day | June 21, 2026 | June 15 | Small or Large |
Alphonso mango quality is influenced by:
GiftAMango.com allows you to pre-order gift boxes with a specific delivery date. This is ideal for NRIs who want to schedule a mango gift for a specific birthday, anniversary, or festival date in India.
If you want to gift mangoes outside the February-June season, GiftAMango.com offers Alphonso Mango Pulp gift sets — made from 100% real Hapus mangoes, no preservatives, available year-round. Perfect for Diwali, Rakhi, Christmas, and New Year gifting.
GI-tagged Ratnagiri Alphonso mangoes — pay internationally, we deliver in India in 2-4 days.
🥭 Send Mango Gift Now →From ₹2,249 · Free Delivery · International Payments Accepted
Filed under: Mango Gifting NRI Gifting Corporate Gifting