Festivals · 2026
Vishu 2026: Tuesday, 14 April 2026
Vishu 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
The Vishukkani is viewed at dawn. New ventures and first transactions of the year are made in the day's shubh window — the Abhijit Muhurat above is the standard 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 Vishu celebrate?
Vishu is the Malayali new year on mesha sankranti. The day opens with Vishukkani — the first sight of the year, an arranged display of rice, gold, flowers and the kani konna before Krishna — followed by Vishukkaineetam (gifts of money) and the sadya feast.
The story and significance of Vishu
Vishu means 'equal' — it falls near the equinox year-side of the calendar, on the sun's entry into Mesha. The Vishukkani is arranged the night before so that the year's first sight is auspicious: the eldest leads each family member, eyes closed, before the lit nilavilakku lamp.
Elders give Vishukkaineetam to the young, crackers are burst, and the day ends in a full sadya. The date matches Baisakhi and the Tamil New Year — all three share the solar new year.
Vishu dates by year
| Year | Date | Day | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 14 April 2026 | Tuesday | This page |
| 2027 | 14 April 2027 | Wednesday | Vishu 2027 → |
Frequently asked questions
When is Vishu in 2026?
Vishu 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 Vishu celebrate?
Vishu is the Malayali new year on mesha sankranti. The day opens with Vishukkani — the first sight of the year, an arranged display of rice, gold, flowers and the kani konna before Krishna — followed by Vishukkaineetam (gifts of money) and the sadya feast.
What is the shubh muhurat on Vishu 2026?
The computed windows for 14 April 2026 (Delhi): Abhijit Muhurat — 11:56 AM to 12:47 PM IST. The Vishukkani is viewed at dawn. New ventures and first transactions of the year are made in the day's shubh window — the Abhijit Muhurat above is the standard choice.
Does the Vishu date change from city to city?
Yes, it can. Vishu 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 Vishu in 2027?
Vishu in 2027 falls on Wednesday, 14 April 2027. Full windows and notes are on the Vishu 2027 page, linked below.
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