Festival guide
Baisakhi / Vaisakhi
बैसाखी
Solar new year and harvest festival celebrated especially in Punjab and North India.
At a glance
How is Baisakhi / Vaisakhi dated?
Baisakhi / Vaisakhi is an annual Hindu observance whose Gregorian date can change each year. Samvat calculates each year's date from its sankranti Panchang rule; choose a year for the exact date and tithi.
Also known as: Vaisakhi, Mesha Sankranti.
Yearly reference
Baisakhi / Vaisakhi dates by year
Choose a year for the exact Gregorian date, Hindu date, observance rule, and related calendar links.
Why this date?
Calculated from Mesha Sankranti, when the Sun enters sidereal Mesha (Aries), usually on April 13-14.
Learn how Hindu calendar dates are calculatedBaisakhi / Vaisakhi tithi and Panchang details
Date determined by
Solar ingress (Sankranti)Category
Regional festivalNakshatra
ShatabhishaDietary practice
No specific restrictionSignificance
Marks Mesha Sankranti and the beginning of the solar Vaishakha season.
Traditions and Regions
Traditions
Observed in
Common questions
How is Baisakhi / Vaisakhi dated?
Baisakhi / Vaisakhi is an annual Hindu observance whose Gregorian date can change each year. Samvat calculates each year's date from its sankranti Panchang rule; choose a year for the exact date and tithi.
What is the tithi for Baisakhi / Vaisakhi?
The Hindu date is calculated separately each year from the tithi, paksha, and Hindu month for Baisakhi / Vaisakhi. Choose a year above to see the details.
Can the date differ by city?
Yes. Panchang values depend on sunrise, sunset, moonrise, and timezone. Samvat's public festival page uses an India-baseline calculation; local observance can differ by city, sampradaya, or family tradition.