Malayalam Calendar 2027 April covers the final part of Meenam 1202 and the beginning of Medam 1202. April is one of the most important transition months in the Kerala calendar because Metam Sankramam occurs in April and Vishu follows immediately after it.
The month also includes Papamochani Ekadashi, Ravi Pradosh Vrat, Matsyavathara Dinam, Shasti Vratam, Metam Sankramam, Vishu, Shree Rama Navami, Thrissur Pooram, Kamada Ekadashi, Chitra Pournami and Earth Day.
For Kerala readers, April 2027 is particularly important around April 14–17, when Metam Sankramam, Vishu, Shree Rama Navami and Thrissur Pooram occur within a few days of one another. The independently checked 2027 Malayalam calendar confirms this sequence.
The daily calendar below includes Malayalam date, weekday, paksha, tithi, nakshatra, sunrise and sunset. The detailed sunrise and sunset values use Thiruvananthapuram as the Kerala reference location. Panchang timings are location-specific, so users in Kochi, Kozhikode, Thrissur, Kollam or other districts should use their local location for ritual timings.
Malayalam Calendar April 2027 at a Glance
| Detail | April 2027 |
|---|---|
| English Month | April 2027 |
| Malayalam Calendar Year | Kollavarsham 1202 |
| Malayalam Months | Meenam – Medam |
| April 1 Malayalam Date | Meenam 18 |
| April 14 Malayalam Date | Meenam 31 |
| April 15 Malayalam Date | Medam 1 |
| April 30 Malayalam Date | Medam 16 |
| Total Days | 30 |
| Amavasya | April 6 |
| Purnima | April 20 |
| Papamochani Ekadashi | April 2 |
| Ravi Pradosh Vrat | April 4 |
| Matsyavathara Dinam | April 9 |
| Shasti Vratam | April 12 |
| Metam Sankramam | April 14 |
| Vishu | April 15 |
| Shree Rama Navami | April 15 |
| Thrissur Pooram | April 17 |
| Kamada Ekadashi | April 17 |
| Ravi Pradosh Vrat | April 18 |
| Chitra Pournami | April 20 |
| Earth Day | April 22 |
The 2027 Malayalam festival calendar lists April as Meenam–Medam 1202 and confirms the major festival sequence from Matsyavathara Dinam through Earth Day.
Malayalam Calendar 2027 April Daily Calendar
April begins with Meenam 18 and remains in Meenam through Meenam 31 on April 14. The Malayalam date changes to Medam 1 on April 15.
One important point is that Metam Sankramam occurs on April 14, but the Malayalam civil date becomes Medam 1 from the following sunrise. The Panchang source shows April 14 as Meenam 31 and April 15 as Medam 1.
| Date | Day | Malayalam Date | Paksha & Tithi | Nakshatra | Sunrise* | Sunset* | Important Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 1 | Thursday | Meenam 18 | Krishna Dasami | Uthradam | 6:20 AM | 6:32 PM | Bank’s Holiday |
| April 2 | Friday | Meenam 19 | Krishna Ekadasi | Thiruvonam | 6:20 AM | 6:32 PM | Papamochani Ekadashi |
| April 3 | Saturday | Meenam 20 | Krishna Dwadasi | Avittam | 6:19 AM | 6:32 PM | — |
| April 4 | Sunday | Meenam 21 | Krishna Thrayodasi | Chathayam | 6:19 AM | 6:32 PM | Ravi Pradosh Vrat |
| April 5 | Monday | Meenam 22 | Krishna Chaturdasi | Pooruruttathi | 6:18 AM | 6:32 PM | — |
| April 6 | Tuesday | Meenam 23 | Krishna Chaturdasi / Amavasi later | Uthrattathi | 6:18 AM | 6:32 PM | Amavasya, Anvadhan |
| April 7 | Wednesday | Meenam 24 | Shukla Pradhama | Revathi | 6:17 AM | 6:32 PM | Ishti |
| April 8 | Thursday | Meenam 25 | Shukla Dwitheeya | Ashwathi | 6:17 AM | 6:32 PM | — |
| April 9 | Friday | Meenam 26 | Shukla Trutheeya | Bharani | 6:16 AM | 6:32 PM | Matsyavathara Dinam |
| April 10 | Saturday | Meenam 27 | Shukla Chathurthi | Karthika | 6:16 AM | 6:32 PM | — |
| April 11 | Sunday | Meenam 28 | Shukla Panchami | Rohini | 6:15 AM | 6:32 PM | — |
| April 12 | Monday | Meenam 29 | Shukla Shashti | Makayiram | 6:15 AM | 6:32 PM | Shasti Vratam |
| April 13 | Tuesday | Meenam 30 | Shukla Sapthami | Thiruvathira | 6:14 AM | 6:32 PM | — |
| April 14 | Wednesday | Meenam 31 | Shukla Ashtami | Punartham | 6:14 AM | 6:32 PM | Metam Sankramam, Solar New Year, Ambedkar Jayanthi, Baisakhi |
| April 15 | Thursday | Medam 1 | Shukla Navami | Pooyam | 6:13 AM | 6:32 PM | Vishu, Shree Rama Navami |
| April 16 | Friday | Medam 2 | Shukla Dasami | Ayilyam | 6:13 AM | 6:32 PM | — |
| April 17 | Saturday | Medam 3 | Shukla Ekadasi | Makham | 6:12 AM | 6:32 PM | Thrissur Pooram, Kamada Ekadashi |
| April 18 | Sunday | Medam 4 | Shukla Dwadasi | Pooram | 6:12 AM | 6:32 PM | Ravi Pradosh Vrat |
| April 19 | Monday | Medam 5 | Shukla Thrayodasi | Uthram | 6:11 AM | 6:32 PM | — |
| April 20 | Tuesday | Medam 6 | Shukla Pournami | Chithira | 6:11 AM | 6:32 PM | Chitra Pournami, Anvadhan |
| April 21 | Wednesday | Medam 7 | Krishna Pradhama | Chothi | 6:11 AM | 6:32 PM | Ishti |
| April 22 | Thursday | Medam 8 | Krishna Dwitheeya | Vishakham | 6:10 AM | 6:32 PM | Earth Day |
| April 23 | Friday | Medam 9 | Krishna Trutheeya | Anizham | 6:10 AM | 6:32 PM | — |
| April 24 | Saturday | Medam 10 | Krishna Chathurthi | Thrikketta | 6:09 AM | 6:32 PM | — |
| April 25 | Sunday | Medam 11 | Krishna Panchami | Moolam | 6:09 AM | 6:32 PM | — |
| April 26 | Monday | Medam 12 | Krishna Shashti | Pooradam | 6:09 AM | 6:32 PM | — |
| April 27 | Tuesday | Medam 13 | Krishna Sapthami | Uthradam | 6:08 AM | 6:32 PM | — |
| April 28 | Wednesday | Medam 14 | Krishna Ashtami | Thiruvonam | 6:08 AM | 6:32 PM | — |
| April 29 | Thursday | Medam 15 | Krishna Navami | Avittam | 6:07 AM | 6:32 PM | — |
| April 30 | Friday | Medam 16 | Krishna Navami | Avittam | 6:07 AM | 6:32 PM | — |
*Sunrise and sunset are reference values for Thiruvananthapuram, rounded to the nearest minute. Actual Panchang timings vary by location. The tithi/nakshatra sequence is cross-checked against the 2027 Malayalam Panchang data; for example, April 6 has Chaturdasi at sunrise with Amavasi occurring later, April 14 is Meenam 31 with Shukla Ashtami and Punartham, April 20 is Pournami with Chithira, and April 30 is Krishna Navami with Avittam.
Why April Is Different in the Malayalam Calendar
April is not simply another month in the Malayalam calendar. It contains a major solar transition.
The month starts in Meenam, the eighth Malayalam month, and changes to Medam, the ninth, around the middle of April.
The important sequence is:
- April 1–14: Meenam 18–31
- April 14: Meenam 31 and Metam Sankramam
- April 15: Medam 1
- April 15–30: Medam 1–16
This distinction matters because a Gregorian date and Malayalam calendar date do not change at exactly the same point as a solar transit. The 2027 Panchang shows the Sun entering the new solar sign on April 14, while the next Malayalam calendar date is Medam 1 on April 15.
Papamochani Ekadashi 2027
Papamochani Ekadashi falls on Friday, April 2, 2027.
The day is Krishna Paksha Ekadashi in Meenam. The daily Panchang sequence places April 1 on Krishna Dasami and April 2 on Krishna Ekadashi, followed by Dwadashi on April 3.
Those observing Ekadashi should follow the fasting and Parana rules calculated for their own location rather than relying on a generic nationwide time.
Ravi Pradosh Vrat on April 4
Ravi Pradosh Vrat falls on Sunday, April 4, 2027.
April 4 falls during Krishna Paksha Trayodashi. The Malayalam 2027 festival listing specifically marks April 4 as Ravi Pradosh Vrat.
Pradosh worship is traditionally associated with the evening period around sunset. Because the exact Pradosh period depends on the local sunset and tithi, the time should be calculated for the city where the observance is performed.
Amavasya and Anvadhan in April 2027
Amavasya occurs on April 6, 2027.
There is an important tithi detail here. At sunrise on April 6, Krishna Chaturdasi is still prevailing, while Amavasya begins later that day. The Panchang data explicitly shows Chaturdasi followed by Amavasi on April 6.
The calendar also lists Anvadhan on April 6, followed by Ishti on April 7.
This is a good example of why a calendar should not simply assign a tithi to a date without considering when that tithi actually changes.
Matsyavathara Dinam
Matsyavathara Dinam falls on Friday, April 9, 2027.
It occurs during Chaitra Shukla Trutheeya in the lunar calendar. The 2027 Malayalam festival calendar independently lists Matsyavathara Dinam on April 9.
For this Malayalam calendar page, it is useful to retain the traditional festival name while also giving the Gregorian date and tithi rather than adding a long generic mythology section.
Shasti Vratam
Shasti Vratam is observed on Monday, April 12, 2027.
The day falls during Shukla Paksha Shashti, with Makayiram as the listed nakshatra. The following days continue through Shukla Sapthami and Ashtami before the major Metam Sankramam date.
Metam Sankramam 2027
Metam Sankramam falls on Wednesday, April 14, 2027.
This is the solar transition from Meenam to Medam and is also listed as Solar New Year in the 2027 Malayalam festival calendar.
For Kerala calendar users, this date is particularly important because it explains the transition from the final Meenam date to the beginning of Medam.
The Panchang calculation checked for April 14 shows:
- Malayalam date: Meenam 31
- Paksha: Shukla Paksha
- Tithi: Ashtami
- Nakshatra: Punartham
- Festival: Metam Sankramam
- Solar New Year
- Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Jayanthi
- Baisakhi
The next sunrise-based Malayalam date is Medam 1 on April 15.
Vishu 2027
Vishu falls on Thursday, April 15, 2027.
For Kerala, Vishu is one of the defining April observances. The 2027 Malayalam calendar lists Vishu on April 15 and describes it as a solar-calendar observance.
Vishu is associated with Vishukkani, Vishukkaineettam and the beginning of the Medam period. However, it is important not to describe Vishu simply as the Malayalam calendar New Year. The Malayalam calendar’s New Year is associated with Chingam 1, while Vishu is tied to the solar transition into Medam.
That distinction makes the April page more useful for readers searching for both Vishu 2027 and Malayalam Calendar 2027.
Shree Rama Navami 2027
Shree Rama Navami falls on Thursday, April 15, 2027.
It falls on the same Gregorian date as Vishu in 2027. The Panchang identifies April 15 as Shukla Navami, while the 2027 festival calendar lists Shree Rama Navami on this date.
The coincidence is useful to highlight because users searching for either Vishu or Rama Navami will encounter the same date, but the two observances come from different calendar traditions.
Thrissur Pooram 2027
Thrissur Pooram is on Saturday, April 17, 2027.
This is one of the most Kerala-specific dates on the April calendar. The 2027 Malayalam festival calendar specifically marks Thrissur Pooram on April 17 and identifies it as based on the Malayalam calendar.
For a Kerala-focused website, Thrissur Pooram deserves its own mention instead of being buried in a generic list of hundreds of Indian festivals.
Kamada Ekadashi 2027
Kamada Ekadashi falls on Saturday, April 17, 2027.
The date coincides with Thrissur Pooram. The daily Panchang shows Shukla Ekadashi on April 17, with Makham nakshatra, followed by Dwadashi on April 18.
Since Ekadashi fasting and Parana can depend on local sunrise and tithi calculations, users should check their city-specific Panchang before observing the fast.
Ravi Pradosh Vrat on April 18
Ravi Pradosh Vrat falls on Sunday, April 18, 2027.
This follows Kamada Ekadashi and occurs during the Shukla Paksha sequence. The 2027 Malayalam festival list specifically marks April 18 as Ravi Pradosh Vrat.
Chitra Pournami 2027
Chitra Pournami falls on Tuesday, April 20, 2027.
April 20 is Medam 6, Shukla Pournami, with Chithira nakshatra. The Panchang shows Pournami continuing into the following civil day, which is why exact Purnima timings should be distinguished from simply saying that April 20 is the Purnima date.
The 2027 Malayalam festival calendar lists Chitra Pournami on April 20 as a solar-calendar observance.
Earth Day 2027
Earth Day is observed on Thursday, April 22, 2027.
The Malayalam April festival list includes Earth Day on April 22.
It is best presented as an international observance rather than as a traditional Malayalam religious festival.
Important April 2027 Dates
| Date | Day | Festival or Observance |
|---|---|---|
| April 1 | Thursday | Bank’s Holiday |
| April 2 | Friday | Papamochani Ekadashi |
| April 4 | Sunday | Ravi Pradosh Vrat |
| April 6 | Tuesday | Amavasya, Anvadhan |
| April 7 | Wednesday | Ishti |
| April 9 | Friday | Matsyavathara Dinam |
| April 12 | Monday | Shasti Vratam |
| April 14 | Wednesday | Metam Sankramam, Solar New Year, Ambedkar Jayanthi, Baisakhi |
| April 15 | Thursday | Vishu, Shree Rama Navami |
| April 17 | Saturday | Thrissur Pooram, Kamada Ekadashi |
| April 18 | Sunday | Ravi Pradosh Vrat |
| April 20 | Tuesday | Chitra Pournami, Anvadhan |
| April 21 | Wednesday | Ishti |
| April 22 | Thursday | Earth Day |
The dates above match the checked 2027 Malayalam festival calendar.
April 2027 Sunrise and Sunset in Thiruvananthapuram
For the Kerala reference location of Thiruvananthapuram, sunrise becomes earlier through April, while sunset remains close to 6:32 PM.
The approximate daily pattern is:
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset |
|---|---|---|
| April 1 | 6:20 AM | 6:32 PM |
| April 2 | 6:20 AM | 6:32 PM |
| April 3 | 6:19 AM | 6:32 PM |
| April 4 | 6:19 AM | 6:32 PM |
| April 5 | 6:18 AM | 6:32 PM |
| April 6 | 6:18 AM | 6:32 PM |
| April 7 | 6:17 AM | 6:32 PM |
| April 8 | 6:17 AM | 6:32 PM |
| April 9 | 6:16 AM | 6:32 PM |
| April 10 | 6:16 AM | 6:32 PM |
| April 11 | 6:15 AM | 6:32 PM |
| April 12 | 6:15 AM | 6:32 PM |
| April 13 | 6:14 AM | 6:32 PM |
| April 14 | 6:14 AM | 6:32 PM |
| April 15 | 6:13 AM | 6:32 PM |
| April 16 | 6:13 AM | 6:32 PM |
| April 17 | 6:12 AM | 6:32 PM |
| April 18 | 6:12 AM | 6:32 PM |
| April 19 | 6:11 AM | 6:32 PM |
| April 20 | 6:11 AM | 6:32 PM |
| April 21 | 6:11 AM | 6:32 PM |
| April 22 | 6:10 AM | 6:32 PM |
| April 23 | 6:10 AM | 6:32 PM |
| April 24 | 6:09 AM | 6:32 PM |
| April 25 | 6:09 AM | 6:32 PM |
| April 26 | 6:09 AM | 6:32 PM |
| April 27 | 6:08 AM | 6:32 PM |
| April 28 | 6:08 AM | 6:32 PM |
| April 29 | 6:07 AM | 6:32 PM |
| April 30 | 6:07 AM | 6:32 PM |
These are reference sunrise/sunset values for Thiruvananthapuram, rounded to the nearest minute. Sunrise and sunset vary by exact location; astronomical sunrise/sunset tables likewise treat Thiruvananthapuram separately from other cities.
For rituals such as Vishu Kani, Ekadashi Parana, Pradosh Puja and Sankramam, use the Panchang calculated for the actual city rather than copying these reference times.
Amavasya and Purnima in April 2027
April has both major lunar dates:
Amavasya: April 6, 2027
Purnima: April 20, 2027
The Amavasya transition is particularly important because April 6 begins with Chaturdasi and Amavasya occurs later. Similarly, April 20 is the Purnima date, with Pournami continuing into the night.
This is why a good Malayalam calendar should show the actual tithi sequence rather than treating every Gregorian date as if one tithi lasts for the entire day.
Ekadashi Dates in April 2027
There are two major Ekadashi dates in April:
| Ekadashi | Date | Paksha |
|---|---|---|
| Papamochani Ekadashi | April 2 | Krishna Paksha |
| Kamada Ekadashi | April 17 | Shukla Paksha |
Both dates are included in the 2027 Malayalam festival calendar.
Pradosham Dates in April 2027
April has two Ravi Pradosh observances:
- April 4 – Ravi Pradosh Vrat
- April 18 – Ravi Pradosh Vrat
Both fall on Sundays. The actual Pradosh period should be calculated from the local sunset and the prevailing Trayodashi tithi.
Kerala Holiday and Bank-Holiday Context
April includes several dates that may be relevant to offices, banks and government services, but a festival calendar should not automatically label every observance as a public holiday.
April 1 is listed as a bank-related holiday in the supplied Malayalam calendar. Kerala government calendars have historically separately identified the annual closing of accounts of commercial and co-operative banks on April 1.
For 2027, bank customers should confirm the final branch holiday schedule with their bank because bank closures and public holidays are governed by applicable notifications.
The Kerala Government also explains that public holidays are notified annually through the state Gazette, and its official calendar distinguishes public holidays from other calendar dates.
Vishu, Medam and the Kerala Calendar
The April calendar becomes easier to understand when three concepts are kept separate:
Metam Sankramam is the solar transition into Medam.
Medam 1 is the Malayalam calendar date beginning after the relevant solar transition and sunrise-based calendar calculation.
Vishu is the Kerala solar-calendar festival associated with this period.
Therefore, it is more accurate to show:
- April 14 – Metam Sankramam
- April 14 – Meenam 31
- April 15 – Medam 1
- April 15 – Vishu
The 2027 Panchang data supports this exact sequence.
Is April 14 the Malayalam New Year?
It is better not to call April 14 the Malayalam New Year without qualification.
April 14 is Metam Sankramam, the solar transition into Medam, and it is associated with the solar New Year in several Indian solar-calendar traditions. Vishu is celebrated in Kerala on April 15 in 2027.
The Malayalam calendar’s traditional year begins with Chingam 1, which occurs in August. The annual 2027 Malayalam calendar separately identifies Malayalam New Year with Chingam, not April.
This distinction prevents the common mistake of treating Vishu and the Malayalam calendar New Year as exactly the same concept.
Are There Any Shubh Dates in April 2027?
There is no single universal list of auspicious dates for every purpose.
Marriage, housewarming, property registration, business opening and other ceremonies can require different calculations based on:
- Location
- Tithi
- Nakshatra
- Weekday
- Lagna
- Purpose of the ceremony
- Family tradition
- Local Panchang
- Individual requirements where applicable
Therefore, this calendar does not label a particular April date as universally auspicious.
For a Kerala-specific Muhurat, the calculation should be made for the actual city and purpose of the event.
Frequently Asked Questions
Medam 1 falls on Thursday, April 15, 2027. Metam Sankramam occurs on April 14, while the Malayalam date changes to Medam 1 on April 15.
Vishu is on Thursday, April 15, 2027.
Metam Sankramam is on Wednesday, April 14, 2027. It marks the Sun’s transition from Meenam to Medam.
Thrissur Pooram falls on Saturday, April 17, 2027.
Papamochani Ekadashi is on Friday, April 2, 2027.
Kamada Ekadashi is on Saturday, April 17, 2027.
Amavasya occurs on April 6, 2027. Chaturdasi is present at sunrise, with Amavasya beginning later that day.
Chitra Pournami falls on Tuesday, April 20, 2027, with Chithira nakshatra.
Shree Rama Navami is on Thursday, April 15, 2027, the same day as Vishu.