Festival date and tithi

Bihu 2028

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Assamese New Year and harvest festival.

At a glance

When is Bihu 2028?

Bihu 2028 is on Thursday, 13 April 2028. The Hindu date is Krishna Chaturthi, Vaishakha.

Also known as: Rongali Bihu 2028, Bohag Bihu 2028.

Date
Thursday, 13 April 2028
Hindu date
Krishna Chaturthi, 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 2028, Samvat resolves the observance to Thursday, 13 April 2028, with Krishna Chaturthi, 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 calculated

Bihu 2028 tithi and Panchang details

Date determined by

Solar ingress (Sankranti)

Category

Regional festival

Nakshatra

Anuradha

Dietary practice

No specific restriction

Significance

Marks the Assamese New Year. Three Bihus celebrate different seasons.

Traditions and Regions

Traditions

Bihu danceGamosa clothPitha rice cakes

Observed in

Assam

Other years

Common questions

What is the date of Bihu 2028?

Bihu 2028 is on Thursday, 13 April 2028. The Hindu date is Krishna Chaturthi, Vaishakha.

What is the tithi for Bihu 2028?

Bihu is observed on Krishna Chaturthi, Vaishakha. Samvat uses this Hindu date to calculate the 2028 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.

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