Baisakhi (Vaisakhi) 2026
Baisakhi (Vaisakhi) 2026 is on Tuesday, 14 April 2026.
Baisakhi (Vaisakhi) 2026 date in major cities
| City | Date | Puja time |
|---|---|---|
| New Delhi | Tuesday, 14 April 2026 | — |
| Mumbai | Tuesday, 14 April 2026 | — |
| Ahmedabad | Tuesday, 14 April 2026 | — |
| Kolkata | Tuesday, 14 April 2026 | — |
| Chennai | Tuesday, 14 April 2026 | — |
| Bengaluru | Tuesday, 14 April 2026 | — |
| Hyderabad | Tuesday, 14 April 2026 | — |
| Varanasi | Tuesday, 14 April 2026 | — |
About Baisakhi (Vaisakhi)
Vaisakhi, also known as Baisakhi or Mesadi or Basoa, marks the first day of the month of Vaisakh and is traditionally celebrated annually on 13 April or 14 April. It is seen as a spring harvest celebration primarily in Punjab and Northern India. While it is culturally significant in many parts of India as a festival of harvest, Vaisakhi is also the date for the Indian Solar New Year. However, Sikhs celebrate the new year on the first the month Chet, according to the Nanakshahi calendar.
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Questions people ask
When is Baisakhi (Vaisakhi) in 2026?
Baisakhi (Vaisakhi) is on Tuesday, 14 April 2026 (New Delhi). In some regions the date can be a day apart; see the table above for your city.
Why is Baisakhi (Vaisakhi) celebrated?
Vaisakhi, also known as Baisakhi or Mesadi or Basoa, marks the first day of the month of Vaisakh and is traditionally celebrated annually on 13 April or 14 April. It is seen as a spring harvest celebration primarily in Punjab and Northern India.
Other years: Baisakhi (Vaisakhi) 2027
Updated: 2026-10-18 · Calculated for the place shown, with Lahiri ayanamsha. How we calculate