Festival
Mesha Sankranti (Solar New Year) 2026
Tuesday, 14 April 2026
Times are for New Delhi. The date and muhurat for other cities are below.
About Mesha Sankranti (Solar New Year)
Mesha Sankranti, the Sun's entry into Mesha, is the solar new year: Baisakhi in Punjab, Puthandu in Tamil Nadu, Vishu in Kerala and Pohela Boishakh in Bengal.
Mesha Sankranti (Solar New Year) 2026 in major cities
| City | Date |
|---|---|
| Delhi | 14 Apr Tue |
| Mumbai | 14 Apr Tue |
| Ahmedabad | 14 Apr Tue |
| Kolkata | 14 Apr Tue |
| Chennai | 14 Apr Tue |
| Bengaluru | 14 Apr Tue |
| Hyderabad | 14 Apr Tue |
| Pune | 14 Apr Tue |
| Jaipur | 14 Apr Tue |
| Lucknow | 14 Apr Tue |
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When is Mesha Sankranti (Solar New Year) in 2026?
Mesha Sankranti (Solar New Year) is on Tuesday, 14 April 2026.