वैसाखी · 1 day · Surya, Vishnu

Baisakhi (Vaisakhi)

Name: Baisakhi (Vaisakhi) 2026
Start: 2026-04-14
Location: India

Sun enters Aries (Mesha Sankranti) — April 13 or 14 · Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Hindu diaspora worldwide

Quick Facts

2026 date: April 14, 2026 (Tuesday) — Vaisakhi / Mesha Sankranti.
Country or region: India
Tradition: Hinduism, festivals-festival, Surya
Public holiday: Varies by region
Duration: 1 day
Native or alternate name: वैसाखी | Regional Hindu harvest observance, major celebrations at Anandpur Sahib and the Golden Temple | Hindu tradition: solar New Year, Ganga Sagar bath, harvest thanksgiving

The Story

Baisakhi marks the solar New Year and the beginning of the harvest season in Punjab and northern India. Hindu communities celebrate it as a harvest festival with thanksgiving to the sun. The Ganga Sagar fair at Haridwar on the same day draws millions of pilgrims.

Vidhi · How It's Done

Take an early morning bath — ideally in a river (Ganga, Yamuna, or other sacred river)
Offer first wheat to the sun and temples
Celebrate with Bhangra and Gidda folk dances and music
Attend the Baisakhi mela (fair) in the village
Exchange sweets and gifts; visit family

Key Mantras

ॐ सूर्याय नमः
ॐ मेषराशिसंक्रान्त्यै नमः

Bhog · Festival Foods

Makki di roti and sarson da saag · Kheer · Pinni · Temple prasad

Regional Variants

· Regional Hindu harvest observance, major celebrations at Anandpur Sahib and the Golden Temple
· Hindu tradition: solar New Year, Ganga Sagar bath, harvest thanksgiving
· Assam celebrates Bohag Bihu on the same day
· Bengal celebrates Naba Barsha (Bengali New Year — Poila Baisakh) around this time

Frequently Asked

When is Baisakhi (Vaisakhi) in 2026?: Baisakhi (Vaisakhi) is listed for April 14, 2026 (Tuesday) — Vaisakhi / Mesha Sankranti. in India. Always confirm local panchang or official holiday notices for regional date variations.
Is Baisakhi (Vaisakhi) a public holiday?: Public holiday status for Baisakhi (Vaisakhi) in India can vary by country, state, institution, and local calendar. Check official holiday notices for your location.
Why is Baisakhi (Vaisakhi) celebrated?: Baisakhi marks the solar New Year and the beginning of the harvest season in Punjab and northern India. Hindu communities celebrate it as a harvest festival with thanksgiving to the sun.
How is Baisakhi (Vaisakhi) celebrated at home?: Take an early morning bath — ideally in a river (Ganga, Yamuna, or other sacred river) Offer first wheat to the sun and temples Celebrate with Bhangra and Gidda folk dances and music Attend the Baisakhi mela (fair) in the…
What food or prasad is prepared for Baisakhi (Vaisakhi)?: Common foods and offerings include Makki di roti and sarson da saag, Kheer, Pinni, Temple prasad.
What are the regional names of Baisakhi (Vaisakhi)?: Baisakhi (Vaisakhi) is also associated with names or regional forms such as वैसाखी, Regional Hindu harvest observance, major celebrations at Anandpur Sahib and the Golden Temple, Hindu tradition: solar New Year, Ganga Sagar bath, harvest thanksgiving, Assam celebrates Bohag Bihu on the same day, Bengal celebrates Naba Barsha (Bengali New Year — Poila Baisakh) around this time.

Dates · Next 5 Years

2026	April 14, 2026 (Tuesday) — Vaisakhi / Mesha Sankranti.
	Solar-calendar festival; regional harvest programs can begin around the same date.

Useful Next Steps

Devotional Text · Mantra

Gayatri Mantra

The most sacred Vedic mantra. Invokes divine light and wisdom to illuminate the intellect. Chanted for spiritual upliftment, mental clarity and universal welfare.

Panchang · Confirm local timing

Daily Panchang

Check tithi, nakshatra, rahu kaal, sunrise, and daily ritual timing.

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Sources & References

Reference
Traditional and panchang-based reference
This legacy festival guide is based on traditional observance context. City-specific dates and muhurta should be confirmed against a local panchang.

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Quick Facts

2026 date

April 14, 2026 (Tuesday) — Vaisakhi / Mesha Sankranti.

Country or region

India

Tradition

Hinduism, festivals-festival, Surya

Public holiday

Varies by region

Duration

1 day

Native or alternate name

वैसाखी | Regional Hindu harvest observance, major celebrations at Anandpur Sahib and the Golden Temple | Hindu tradition: solar New Year, Ganga Sagar bath, harvest thanksgiving

Regional Variants

· Regional Hindu harvest observance, major celebrations at Anandpur Sahib and the Golden Temple

· Hindu tradition: solar New Year, Ganga Sagar bath, harvest thanksgiving

· Assam celebrates Bohag Bihu on the same day

· Bengal celebrates Naba Barsha (Bengali New Year — Poila Baisakh) around this time

Frequently Asked

When is Baisakhi (Vaisakhi) in 2026?

Baisakhi (Vaisakhi) is listed for April 14, 2026 (Tuesday) — Vaisakhi / Mesha Sankranti. in India. Always confirm local panchang or official holiday notices for regional date variations.

Is Baisakhi (Vaisakhi) a public holiday?

Public holiday status for Baisakhi (Vaisakhi) in India can vary by country, state, institution, and local calendar. Check official holiday notices for your location.

Why is Baisakhi (Vaisakhi) celebrated?

Baisakhi marks the solar New Year and the beginning of the harvest season in Punjab and northern India. Hindu communities celebrate it as a harvest festival with thanksgiving to the sun.

How is Baisakhi (Vaisakhi) celebrated at home?

Take an early morning bath — ideally in a river (Ganga, Yamuna, or other sacred river) Offer first wheat to the sun and temples Celebrate with Bhangra and Gidda folk dances and music Attend the Baisakhi mela (fair) in the…

What food or prasad is prepared for Baisakhi (Vaisakhi)?

Common foods and offerings include Makki di roti and sarson da saag, Kheer, Pinni, Temple prasad.

What are the regional names of Baisakhi (Vaisakhi)?

Baisakhi (Vaisakhi) is also associated with names or regional forms such as वैसाखी, Regional Hindu harvest observance, major celebrations at Anandpur Sahib and the Golden Temple, Hindu tradition: solar New Year, Ganga Sagar bath, harvest thanksgiving, Assam celebrates Bohag Bihu on the same day, Bengal celebrates Naba Barsha (Bengali New Year — Poila Baisakh) around this time.