Tamil New Year, Vishu and Baisakhi 2026: date and timings
Tamil New Year, Vishu and Baisakhi is on Tuesday, 14 April, 2026.
The Sun enters Mesha. Puthandu in Tamil Nadu, Vishu in Kerala and Baisakhi in Punjab. Bengali New Year (Pohela Boishakh) and Odia New Year often fall the next day, because those calendars count the Sankranti differently. Deity: Surya Deva.
Tamil New Year, Vishu and Baisakhi 2026 muhurat by city
| City | Date | Timing | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hyderabad | 14 Apr | From sunrise, 6:01 am | 6:31 pm |
| Delhi | 14 Apr | From sunrise, 5:57 am | 6:46 pm |
| Mumbai | 14 Apr | From sunrise, 6:22 am | 6:55 pm |
| Chennai | 14 Apr | From sunrise, 5:57 am | 6:21 pm |
| Bengaluru | 14 Apr | From sunrise, 6:07 am | 6:32 pm |
| Kolkata | 14 Apr | From sunrise, 5:17 am | 5:56 pm |
| Vijayawada | 14 Apr | From sunrise, 5:53 am | 6:22 pm |
| Visakhapatnam | 14 Apr | From sunrise, 5:41 am | 6:13 pm |
| Pune | 14 Apr | From sunrise, 6:18 am | 6:51 pm |
| Ahmedabad | 14 Apr | From sunrise, 6:20 am | 7:00 pm |
| Jaipur | 14 Apr | From sunrise, 6:04 am | 6:50 pm |
| Lucknow | 14 Apr | From sunrise, 5:43 am | 6:29 pm |
Windows follow the traditional rule for this festival and the tithi timing for each city. Tithi times are approximate, usually within about 30 minutes, so for a vrata or homam confirm the exact muhurat with your purohit.
Also on Tuesday, 14 April in Bengaluru
- Rahu Kalam3:26 pm to 4:59 pm
- Sunrise and sunset6:07 am and 6:32 pm
- Moonrise and moonsetMoonrise 3:35 am, moonset 3:43 pm
- Tithi at sunriseKrishna Dwadashi
- NakshatraShatabhisha
Tamil New Year, Vishu and Baisakhi 2026 Choghadiya in Bengaluru
Many families, especially in Gujarat and Rajasthan, choose the puja or shopping time on Tamil New Year, Vishu and Baisakhi from the Choghadiya. Amrit, Shubh and Labh are the good periods; Char also suits travel.
| Time | Choghadiya | Quality |
|---|---|---|
| 6:07 am to 7:40 am | Rog | Avoid |
| 7:40 am to 9:13 am | Udveg | Avoid |
| 9:13 am to 10:47 am | Char | Weak |
| 10:47 am to 12:20 pm | Labh | Good |
| 12:20 pm to 1:53 pm | Amrit | Good |
| 1:53 pm to 3:26 pm | Kaal | Avoid |
| 3:26 pm to 4:59 pm | Shubh | Good |
| 4:59 pm to 6:32 pm | Rog | Avoid |
| 6:32 pm to 7:59 pm (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 7:59 pm to 9:25 pm (night) | Labh | Good |
| 9:25 pm to 10:52 pm (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 10:52 pm to 12:19 am (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 12:19 am to 1:46 am (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 1:46 am to 3:13 am (night) | Char | Weak |
| 3:13 am to 4:40 am (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 4:40 am to 6:07 am (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
Questions people ask
When is Tamil New Year, Vishu and Baisakhi in 2026?
Tamil New Year, Vishu and Baisakhi is on Tuesday, 14 April, 2026.