Vishu 2026
Vishu 2026 is on Tuesday, 14 April 2026.
Vishu 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 Vishu
Vishu is a Hindu festival celebrated by the Malayalis in Kerala and Mahe of India. Vishu falls on the first day of the month of Medam, the first month of the Solar calendar used in Malabar of Kerala,, signifying the solar new year as the sun moves into the zodiac sign of Aries. It is the traditional new year, while the Kollam era calendar, which was later formed at Kollam in 825 CE, new year falls on the 1st Chingham.
Etymology and origin
Vishu, from Sanskrit Viṣuvam, literally means 'equal', and it connoted to the celebration of spring equinox in the past. The spring equinox however occurs 24 days before the day of Vishu, on 21 March/Meenam 7, due to precession of equinoxes.
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Questions people ask
When is Vishu in 2026?
Vishu 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 Vishu celebrated?
Vishu is a Hindu festival celebrated by the Malayalis in Kerala and Mahe of India. Vishu falls on the first day of the month of Medam, the first month of the Solar calendar used in Malabar of Kerala,, signifying the solar new year as the sun moves into the zodiac sign of Aries.
Other years: Vishu 2027
Updated: 2026-10-18 · Calculated for the place shown, with Lahiri ayanamsha. How we calculate