Festival date and tithi
Vishu 2026
വിഷു
Kerala solar new year and harvest-season festival.
At a glance
When is Vishu 2026?
Vishu 2026 is on Tuesday, 14 April 2026. The Hindu date is Krishna Dwadashi, Vaishakha.
- 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?
Calculated when the Sun enters Mesha (Aries) in the sidereal zodiac, marking Medam 1 in the Malayalam solar calendar.
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 calculatedVishu 2026 tithi and Panchang details
Date determined by
Solar ingress (Sankranti)Category
Regional festivalNakshatra
ShatabhishaDietary practice
No specific restrictionSignificance
Marks the Sun entering Mesha and the start of Medam in the Malayalam calendar.
Traditions and Regions
Traditions
Observed in
Other years
Common questions
What is the date of Vishu 2026?
Vishu 2026 is on Tuesday, 14 April 2026. The Hindu date is Krishna Dwadashi, Vaishakha.
What is the tithi for Vishu 2026?
Vishu 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.