Vishu 2028 விஷு
Friday, 14 April 2028
The day in the Tamil calendar
| Date | Friday, 14 April 2028 |
|---|---|
| Tamil date | Chithirai 1 சித்திரை |
| Tithi at sunrise | Panchami (பஞ்சமி) until 7:13 AM · Krishna Paksha |
| Nakshatra at sunrise | Jyeshtha (கேட்டை) until 6:30 AM |
| Sunrise / Sunset | 6:00 AM / 6:18 PM |
| Tamil Nadu holiday | The Tamil Nadu holiday list for 2028 has not been published yet |
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 |