Festivals · 2026
Baisakhi 2026: Tuesday, 14 April 2026
Baisakhi in 2026 falls on Tuesday, 14 April 2026. Computed for Delhi (IST) from the drik-ganit panchang, by the rule: classical festival table — tithi prevailing at local noon. Abhijit Muhurat runs 11:56 AM – 12:47 PM IST.
The date
Tuesday, 14 April 2026
Abhijit Muhurat (shubh for all works) 11:56 AM – 12:47 PM IST
Rule: Classical festival table — tithi prevailing at local noon
Reference city: Delhi (IST)
Shubh muhurat windows
A solar festival, so its date is stable. New account books and ventures opened on Baisakhi use the day's shubh windows — the Abhijit Muhurat above is the safe choice.
| Window | Time (IST) | City |
|---|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurat (shubh for all works) | 11:56 AM – 12:47 PM | Delhi |
The Abhijit Muhurat is the midday window most digests treat as universally auspicious — Wednesdays excepted (what it is and why). Windows are computed for Delhi; your city's exact span shifts with local sunrise — check the city panchang or the Bela app.
What does Baisakhi celebrate?
Baisakhi (Vaisakhi) is Punjab's spring harvest festival and solar new year, and the day Guru Gobind Singh founded the Khalsa in 1699. Gurdwaras hold nagar kirtans and akhand paths; villages dance bhangra over the ripened wheat.
The story and significance of Baisakhi
Baisakhi falls when the sun enters Mesha (Aries) — the mesha sankranti — fixing it near 13–14 April every year. It is simultaneously a harvest thanksgiving, the traditional new year, and the Sikhs' most important anniversary.
At Anandpur Sahib in 1699, Guru Gobind Singh initiated the Panj Pyare and created the Khalsa on this day, making Baisakhi the community's founding festival.
Baisakhi dates by year
| Year | Date | Day | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 14 April 2026 | Tuesday | This page |
| 2027 | 14 April 2027 | Wednesday | Baisakhi 2027 → |
Frequently asked questions
When is Baisakhi in 2026?
Baisakhi in 2026 falls on Tuesday, 14 April 2026. The date is computed for Delhi from the rule: classical festival table — tithi prevailing at local noon.
What does Baisakhi celebrate?
Baisakhi (Vaisakhi) is Punjab's spring harvest festival and solar new year, and the day Guru Gobind Singh founded the Khalsa in 1699. Gurdwaras hold nagar kirtans and akhand paths; villages dance bhangra over the ripened wheat.
What is the shubh muhurat on Baisakhi 2026?
The computed windows for 14 April 2026 (Delhi): Abhijit Muhurat — 11:56 AM to 12:47 PM IST. A solar festival, so its date is stable. New account books and ventures opened on Baisakhi use the day's shubh windows — the Abhijit Muhurat above is the safe choice.
Does the Baisakhi date change from city to city?
Yes, it can. Baisakhi is fixed by a tithi prevailing at a specific moment — sunrise, noon, sunset or midnight — and that moment is local. Moving west or east across longitudes can push the prevailing tithi across a civil-date boundary, so Mumbai, Kolkata or New York can observe a day apart from Delhi. Smarta and Vaishnava traditions also differ on some fasting days. The date above follows the popular North-Indian convention for Delhi; the Bela app recomputes for your exact location.
When is Baisakhi in 2027?
Baisakhi in 2027 falls on Wednesday, 14 April 2027. Full windows and notes are on the Baisakhi 2027 page, linked below.
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