Vishu 2026: date and meaning
विषु
This is the 2026 page. The date has passed. See Vishu 2027
In Washington DC, Vishu is on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.
- Washington DC
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Washington DC. Malayali tradition.
The same date in India (New Delhi).
Not in Washington DC? Find your city in the table below.
The rule
The first day of Medam: Mesha Sankranti before 3/5 of the daytime gives that day, otherwise the next day (Malayali rule).
The times that decide it (Washington DC): Sun enters Mesha 12:09 AM, 14 Apr; three-fifths of the daytime 2:27 PM, 13 Apr
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Vishu 2026 Washington DC: Tuesday, April 14, 2026 Malayali tradition. Each city's date is computed for its own sky and time zone. https://pujadeep.com/festivals/vishu/2026/
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Vishu 2026 in each city
US
| City | Date | Times that decide it | Also |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | Tue 14 Apr | Sun enters Mesha 12:09 AM, 14 Apr; three-fifths of the daytime 2:16 PM, 13 Apr | – |
| Edison, NJ | Tue 14 Apr | Sun enters Mesha 12:09 AM, 14 Apr; three-fifths of the daytime 2:17 PM, 13 Apr | – |
| Washington DC | Tue 14 Apr | Sun enters Mesha 12:09 AM, 14 Apr; three-fifths of the daytime 2:27 PM, 13 Apr | – |
| Atlanta | Tue 14 Apr | Sun enters Mesha 12:09 AM, 14 Apr; three-fifths of the daytime 2:56 PM, 13 Apr | – |
| Boston | Tue 14 Apr | Sun enters Mesha 12:09 AM, 14 Apr; three-fifths of the daytime 2:04 PM, 13 Apr | – |
| Philadelphia | Tue 14 Apr | Sun enters Mesha 12:09 AM, 14 Apr; three-fifths of the daytime 2:20 PM, 13 Apr | – |
| Chicago | Tue 14 Apr | Sun enters Mesha 11:09 PM, 13 Apr; three-fifths of the daytime 2:10 PM, 13 Apr | – |
| Houston | Tue 14 Apr | Sun enters Mesha 11:09 PM, 13 Apr; three-fifths of the daytime 2:39 PM, 13 Apr | – |
| Dallas | Tue 14 Apr | Sun enters Mesha 11:09 PM, 13 Apr; three-fifths of the daytime 2:45 PM, 13 Apr | – |
| Los Angeles | Tue 14 Apr | Sun enters Mesha 9:09 PM, 13 Apr; three-fifths of the daytime 2:11 PM, 13 Apr | – |
| San Jose, CA | Tue 14 Apr | Sun enters Mesha 9:09 PM, 13 Apr; three-fifths of the daytime 2:26 PM, 13 Apr | – |
| Fremont, CA | Tue 14 Apr | Sun enters Mesha 9:09 PM, 13 Apr; three-fifths of the daytime 2:27 PM, 13 Apr | – |
| Sunnyvale, CA | Tue 14 Apr | Sun enters Mesha 9:09 PM, 13 Apr; three-fifths of the daytime 2:27 PM, 13 Apr | – |
| Cupertino, CA | Tue 14 Apr | Sun enters Mesha 9:09 PM, 13 Apr; three-fifths of the daytime 2:27 PM, 13 Apr | – |
| Seattle | Tue 14 Apr | Sun enters Mesha 9:09 PM, 13 Apr; three-fifths of the daytime 2:31 PM, 13 Apr | – |
UK
| City | Date | Times that decide it | Also |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | Tue 14 Apr | Sun enters Mesha 5:09 AM, 14 Apr; three-fifths of the daytime 2:24 PM, 13 Apr | – |
| Birmingham, UK | Tue 14 Apr | Sun enters Mesha 5:09 AM, 14 Apr; three-fifths of the daytime 2:31 PM, 13 Apr | – |
| Leicester | Tue 14 Apr | Sun enters Mesha 5:09 AM, 14 Apr; three-fifths of the daytime 2:28 PM, 13 Apr | – |
| Manchester | Tue 14 Apr | Sun enters Mesha 5:09 AM, 14 Apr; three-fifths of the daytime 2:33 PM, 13 Apr | – |
Canada
| City | Date | Times that decide it | Also |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto | Tue 14 Apr | Sun enters Mesha 12:09 AM, 14 Apr; three-fifths of the daytime 2:38 PM, 13 Apr | – |
| Brampton | Tue 14 Apr | Sun enters Mesha 12:09 AM, 14 Apr; three-fifths of the daytime 2:39 PM, 13 Apr | – |
| Vancouver | Tue 14 Apr | Sun enters Mesha 9:09 PM, 13 Apr; three-fifths of the daytime 2:35 PM, 13 Apr | – |
| Calgary | Tue 14 Apr | Sun enters Mesha 10:09 PM, 13 Apr; three-fifths of the daytime 2:59 PM, 13 Apr | – |
Australia
| City | Date | Times that decide it | Also |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney | Wed 15 Apr | Sun enters Mesha 2:09 PM, 14 Apr; three-fifths of the daytime 1:03 PM, 14 Apr | In India (New Delhi): Tue 14 Apr |
| Melbourne | Wed 15 Apr | Sun enters Mesha 2:09 PM, 14 Apr; three-fifths of the daytime 1:27 PM, 14 Apr | In India (New Delhi): Tue 14 Apr |
| Brisbane | Wed 15 Apr | Sun enters Mesha 2:09 PM, 14 Apr; three-fifths of the daytime 12:56 PM, 14 Apr | In India (New Delhi): Tue 14 Apr |
| Perth | Tue 14 Apr | Sun enters Mesha 12:09 PM, 14 Apr; three-fifths of the daytime 1:24 PM, 14 Apr | – |
India
| City | Date | Times that decide it | Also |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Delhi | Tue 14 Apr | Sun enters Mesha 9:39 AM, 14 Apr; three-fifths of the daytime 1:38 PM, 14 Apr | – |
| Mumbai | Tue 14 Apr | Sun enters Mesha 9:39 AM, 14 Apr; three-fifths of the daytime 1:54 PM, 14 Apr | – |
| Kolkata | Tue 14 Apr | Sun enters Mesha 9:39 AM, 14 Apr; three-fifths of the daytime 12:52 PM, 14 Apr | – |
| Chennai | Tue 14 Apr | Sun enters Mesha 9:39 AM, 14 Apr; three-fifths of the daytime 1:23 PM, 14 Apr | – |
| Bengaluru | Tue 14 Apr | Sun enters Mesha 9:39 AM, 14 Apr; three-fifths of the daytime 1:34 PM, 14 Apr | – |
| Hyderabad | Tue 14 Apr | Sun enters Mesha 9:39 AM, 14 Apr; three-fifths of the daytime 1:31 PM, 14 Apr | – |
| Ahmedabad | Tue 14 Apr | Sun enters Mesha 9:39 AM, 14 Apr; three-fifths of the daytime 1:56 PM, 14 Apr | – |
| Surat | Tue 14 Apr | Sun enters Mesha 9:39 AM, 14 Apr; three-fifths of the daytime 1:54 PM, 14 Apr | – |
| Pune | Tue 14 Apr | Sun enters Mesha 9:39 AM, 14 Apr; three-fifths of the daytime 1:50 PM, 14 Apr | – |
| Jaipur | Tue 14 Apr | Sun enters Mesha 9:39 AM, 14 Apr; three-fifths of the daytime 1:43 PM, 14 Apr | – |
| Lucknow | Tue 14 Apr | Sun enters Mesha 9:39 AM, 14 Apr; three-fifths of the daytime 1:23 PM, 14 Apr | – |
| Varanasi | Tue 14 Apr | Sun enters Mesha 9:39 AM, 14 Apr; three-fifths of the daytime 1:14 PM, 14 Apr | – |
| Patna | Tue 14 Apr | Sun enters Mesha 9:39 AM, 14 Apr; three-fifths of the daytime 1:06 PM, 14 Apr | – |
| Chandigarh | Tue 14 Apr | Sun enters Mesha 9:39 AM, 14 Apr; three-fifths of the daytime 1:40 PM, 14 Apr | – |
| Bhopal | Tue 14 Apr | Sun enters Mesha 9:39 AM, 14 Apr; three-fifths of the daytime 1:36 PM, 14 Apr | – |
| Thiruvananthapuram | Tue 14 Apr | Sun enters Mesha 9:39 AM, 14 Apr; three-fifths of the daytime 1:36 PM, 14 Apr | – |
Panchang for Vishu day: Tuesday, April 14, 2026, Washington DC
- Tithi
- Krishna Dwadashi (ends 2:42 PM), then Trayodashi (ends 1:01 PM +1 day)
- Nakshatra
- Shatabhisha (ends 6:36 AM), then Purva Bhadrapada (ends 5:53 AM +1 day), then Uttara Bhadrapada (ends 4:29 AM +2 days) Name letters for this nakshatra
- Yoga
- Brahma (ends 3:56 AM +1 day), then Indra (ends 1:08 AM +2 days)
- Karana
- Taitila (ends 2:42 PM), then Garaja (ends 1:57 AM +1 day), then Vanija (ends 1:01 PM +1 day)
- Weekday
- Tuesday (मंगलवार)
- Month
- Chaitra (Amanta) · Vaishakha (Purnimanta)
- Tamil month
- Chithirai 1 (solar month)
- Year
- Vikram Samvat 2083 (Chaitradi) · Vikram Samvat (Kartikadi, Gujarati) 2082 · Shaka Samvat 1948
- Sunrise
- 6:33 AM
- Sunset
- 7:44 PM
- Moonrise
- 5:24 AM +1 day
- Moonset
- 4:42 PM
- Rahu Kaal
- 4:26 PM – 6:05 PM
- Yamaganda
- 9:50 AM – 11:29 AM
- Gulika Kalam
- 1:08 PM – 2:47 PM
- Abhijit Muhurta
- 12:42 PM – 1:35 PM
- Brahma Muhurta
- 5:06 AM – 5:49 AM
Close call The nakshatra boundary falls 4 minutes after sunrise. Check with your temple or family tradition.
About the festival
Vishu is the traditional new year of Kerala, kept on the first day of the Malayalam month of Medam, when the Sun enters the sign of Mesha (Aries). It begins the solar year; the years of the Malayalam (Kollam) era are counted from the month of Chingam, the month of Onam.
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Questions families ask
When is Vishu 2027?
The date follows the Sun’s entry into a new sign, so it falls on or near the same English date each year. In 2027, Vishu is on Wednesday, April 14, 2027 in Washington DC. Vishu 2027
How is the date found for my city?
Each city’s date is computed for that city, from its own sunrise and sunset and the moment the Sun enters the new sign, with the rule named below. Find your city in the table above.
Which rule sets the date of Vishu?
The first day of Medam: Mesha Sankranti before 3/5 of the daytime gives that day, otherwise the next day (Malayali rule). How we compute dates
The rule and its sources
Tradition: Malayali.
Rule sources
- Wikipedia: Vishu
- Dershowitz & Reingold, Indian Calendrical Calculations (§4 solar critical times, §8 festival rules, citing Kielhorn 1897)
- V. Nagam Aiya, The Travancore State Manual, vol. II (Trivandrum: Travancore Government Press, 1906), "Vishu", pp. 366-367: Vishu falls on the first day of Medam, the astronomical new year's day
Related
Computed for 43 cities on Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Rule: The first day of Medam: Mesha Sankranti before 3/5 of the daytime gives that day, otherwise the next day (Malayali rule).
What the words mean: Sankranti
Calculated for your location from NASA JPL's DE440 ephemeris and Astronomy Engine (MIT licence), with the Lahiri ayanamsa. Times can differ by a minute or two from printed panchangs. For vrat and puja timings, follow your family or temple tradition.
Source and licence
- Our explanation
- Written for this site from the sources listed here, and checked against them. Free to quote with credit.
- Checked
- Checked against the sources listed, October 15, 2026.
- Updated
- October 27, 2026