Festival date and tithi
Bihu 2027
বিহু
Assamese New Year and harvest festival.
At a glance
When is Bihu 2027?
Bihu 2027 is on Wednesday, 14 April 2027. The Hindu date is Shukla Ashtami, Chaitra.
Also known as: Rongali Bihu 2027, Bohag Bihu 2027.
- Date
- Wednesday, 14 April 2027
- Hindu date
- Shukla Ashtami, Chaitra
- 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 2027, Samvat resolves the observance to Wednesday, 14 April 2027, with Shukla Ashtami, Chaitra. 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 2027 tithi and Panchang details
Date determined by
Solar ingress (Sankranti)Category
Regional festivalNakshatra
PunarvasuDietary 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 2027?
Bihu 2027 is on Wednesday, 14 April 2027. The Hindu date is Shukla Ashtami, Chaitra.
What is the tithi for Bihu 2027?
Bihu is observed on Shukla Ashtami, Chaitra. Samvat uses this Hindu date to calculate the 2027 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.