Festival date and tithi
Bihu 2026
বিহু
Assamese New Year and harvest festival.
At a glance
When is Bihu 2026?
Bihu 2026 is on Tuesday, 14 April 2026. The Hindu date is Krishna Dwadashi, Vaishakha.
Also known as: Rongali Bihu 2026, Bohag Bihu 2026.
- Date
- Tuesday, 14 April 2026
- Hindu date
- Krishna Dwadashi, Vaishakha
- Panchang details at
- Sunrise
- Local timing
- Check your city Panchang because the date or timing can shift by location.
Why this date?
Rongali Bihu is tied to Mesha Sankranti, when the Sun enters sidereal Mesha (Aries), marking the Assamese New Year and spring harvest.
For 2026, Samvat resolves the observance to Tuesday, 14 April 2026, with Krishna Dwadashi, Vaishakha. The public festival calendar uses an India-baseline Panchang; personal observance can vary by location and family tradition.
Learn how Hindu calendar dates are calculatedBihu 2026 tithi and Panchang details
Date determined by
Solar ingress (Sankranti)Category
Regional festivalNakshatra
ShatabhishaDietary practice
No specific restrictionSignificance
Marks the Assamese New Year. Three Bihus celebrate different seasons.
Traditions and Regions
Traditions
Observed in
Other years
Common questions
What is the date of Bihu 2026?
Bihu 2026 is on Tuesday, 14 April 2026. The Hindu date is Krishna Dwadashi, Vaishakha.
What is the tithi for Bihu 2026?
Bihu is observed on Krishna Dwadashi, Vaishakha. Samvat uses this Hindu date to calculate the 2026 calendar date.
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.