Vishu 2026 Date — Tuesday, April 14, 2026
When is Vishu in 2026? Vishu 2026 falls on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.
Observance: Vishu. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Other years: Vishu 2025 date · Vishu 2027 date
Vishu 2026 muhurat & timings — Delhi
| Sunrise | 05:57 am |
|---|---|
| Sunset | 06:46 pm |
| Moonrise | 03:49 am |
| Brahma Muhurat | 04:27 am – 05:12 am |
| Abhijit Muhurat | 11:56 am – 12:47 pm |
| Rahu Kaal (avoid) | 03:34 pm – 05:10 pm |
| Tithi at sunrise | Krishna Dwadashi |
| Nakshatra | Shatabhisha |
These are the day’s general muhurats and Rahu Kaal for Delhi, computed from the AllMandir panchang. Festival puja timings vary by tradition and city — open the full panchang for Tue, 14 April 2026 or ask your local mandir.
Why we celebrate
Kerala New Year (Mesha Sankranti) — seeing Vishukkani first thing brings prosperous year.
How it is celebrated
Vishukkani arrangement, kaineettam (gifts to children), fireworks.
Puja timing
Kani darshan before sunrise; Vishu puja morning.
Foods & offerings
Sadya with seasonal vegetables; Vishu kanji in some homes.
Rituals
- Prepare kani: rice, fruits, gold, mirror, flowers overnight.
- Blindfold open to kani at dawn.
- Read Ramayanam; give kaineettam.
Vishu dates by year
| Year | Date & day |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Vishu 2025 date |
| 2026 | Tue, 14 April 2026 |
| 2027 | Vishu 2027 date |
| 2028 | Vishu 2028 date |
Hindu festivals around Vishu 2026
- Baisakhi 2026 date — Tue, 14 April 2026
- Tamil Puthandu 2026 date — Tue, 14 April 2026
- Akshaya Tritiya 2026 date — Mon, 20 April 2026
- Hanuman Jayanti 2026 date — Thu, 2 April 2026
- Buddha Purnima 2026 date — Fri, 1 May 2026
- Ram Navami 2026 date — Fri, 27 March 2026
- Ugadi 2026 date — Thu, 19 March 2026
- Gudi Padwa 2026 date — Thu, 19 March 2026
- Chaitra Navratri 2026 date — Thu, 19 March 2026
- Holi 2026 date — Wed, 4 March 2026
- Holika Dahan 2026 date — Tue, 3 March 2026
- Maha Shivaratri 2026 date — Sun, 15 February 2026
Vishu 2026 puja & muhurat timings in major cities
| City | Abhijit Muhurat | Rahu Kaal (avoid) | Sunrise | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi | 11:56 am – 12:47 pm | 03:33 pm – 05:10 pm | 05:57 am | 06:46 pm |
| Mumbai | 12:13 pm – 01:04 pm | 03:47 pm – 05:21 pm | 06:22 am | 06:55 pm |
| Bengaluru | 11:55 am – 12:44 pm | 03:26 pm – 04:59 pm | 06:07 am | 06:32 pm |
| Chennai | 11:44 am – 12:34 pm | 03:15 pm – 04:48 pm | 05:57 am | 06:21 pm |
| Hyderabad | 11:51 am – 12:41 pm | 03:24 pm – 04:58 pm | 06:01 am | 06:31 pm |
| Kolkata | 11:11 am – 12:02 pm | 02:46 pm – 04:21 pm | 05:17 am | 05:56 pm |
Times come from each city’s own sunrise, sunset and panchang for Tue, 14 April 2026.
Vishu 2026 FAQ
What time is Abhijit Muhurat on Vishu 2026 in Delhi?
Abhijit Muhurat in Delhi on Tue, 14 April 2026 is 11:56 am – 12:47 pm (local time, AllMandir panchang). See the table for other cities.
