Vishu 2026 விஷு
Wednesday, 15 April 2026
The day in the Tamil calendar
| Date | Wednesday, 15 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Tamil date | Chithirai 2 சித்திரை |
| Tithi at sunrise | Trayodashi (திரயோதசி) until 10:31 PM · Krishna Paksha |
| Nakshatra at sunrise | Purva Bhadrapada (பூரட்டாதி) until 3:22 PM |
| Sunrise / Sunset | 5:59 AM / 6:18 PM |
| Tamil Nadu holiday | Not in the Tamil Nadu government holiday list for 2026 |
Timings for Chennai. The date follows the Tamil Nadu calendar.
About the festival
Vishu is a festival of Malayali Hindus in Kerala and neighbouring parts of Tamil Nadu that marks the Sun's transit into Aries (Mesha) and the first day of the Malayalam month of Medam.1,2
Its central custom is the vishukkani, an arrangement of rice, fruit, coins, golden shower (konna) flowers and other items placed beside a lit lamp, which family members see as the first sight of the day.1,2
The day also includes gifts of money to children (kaineettam), firecrackers and a festive meal.1,2
When it falls: Vishu is the first day of the Malayalam solar month Medam, which begins with the Sun's entry into Aries (Mesha); it falls on 14 or 15 April.1,2
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Vishu in other years
| 2025 | Monday, 14 April 2025 |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Wednesday, 15 April 2026 |
| 2027 | Thursday, 15 April 2027 |
| 2028 | Friday, 14 April 2028 |