TAMILNADU GOVERNMENT HOLIDAYS 2026

January
Jan 01 Thu – ஆங்கிலப் புத்தாண்டு
Jan 15 Thu – தைப்பொங்கல்
Jan 16 Fri – மாட்டுப்பொங்கல்
Jan 16 Fri – திருவள்ளுவர் தினம்
Jan 17 Sat – உழவர் திருநாள்
Jan 26 Mon – இந்திய குடியரசு நாள்
February
Feb 01 Sun – தைப்பூசம்
March
Mar 19 Thu – தெலுங்கு வருடப் பிறப்பு
Mar 21 Sat – ரம்ஜான் பண்டிகை
Mar 31 Tue – மகாவீர் ஜெயந்தி
April
Apr 01 Wed – வங்கி முழு வருட கணக்கு முடிவு
Apr 03 Fri – புனித வெள்ளிக்கிழமை
Apr 14 Tue – தமிழ் புத்தாண்டு
May
May 01 Fri – தொழிலாளர் தினம்
May 28 Thu – பக்ரீத் பண்டிகை
June
Jun 26 Fri – மொஹரம் பண்டிகை
July
No government holidays in this month
August
Aug 15 Sat – இந்திய சுதந்திர தினம்
Aug 26 Wed – மீலாடி நபி
September
Sep 04 Fri – கிருஷ்ண ஜெயந்தி
Sep 14 Mon – விநாயகர் சதுர்த்தி
October
Oct 02 Fri – காந்தி ஜெயந்தி
Oct 19 Mon – சரஸ்வதி பூஜை
Oct 19 Mon – ஆயுத பூஜை
Oct 20 Tue – விஜயதசமி
November
Nov 08 Sun – தீபாவளிப் பண்டிகை
December
Dec 25 Fri – கிறிஸ்துமஸ் பண்டிகை

Government & Religious Holidays — அரசு & சமயப் பண்டிகைகள் 2026

Government
Jan 26 Mon – இந்திய குடியரசு நாள்
Apr 01 Wed – வங்கி முழு வருட கணக்கு முடிவு
May 01 Fri – தொழிலாளர் தினம்
Aug 15 Sat – இந்திய சுதந்திர தினம்
Oct 02 Fri – காந்தி ஜெயந்தி
Hindu
Jan 15 Thu – தைப்பொங்கல்
Jan 16 Fri – மாட்டுப்பொங்கல்
Jan 16 Fri – திருவள்ளுவர் தினம்
Jan 17 Sat – உழவர் திருநாள்
Feb 01 Sun – தைப்பூசம்
Mar 19 Thu – தெலுங்கு வருடப் பிறப்பு
Mar 31 Tue – மகாவீர் ஜெயந்தி
Apr 14 Tue – தமிழ் புத்தாண்டு
Sep 04 Fri – கிருஷ்ண ஜெயந்தி
Sep 14 Mon – விநாயகர் சதுர்த்தி
Oct 19 Mon – சரஸ்வதி பூஜை
Oct 19 Mon – ஆயுத பூஜை
Oct 20 Tue – விஜயதசமி
Nov 08 Sun – தீபாவளிப் பண்டிகை
Muslim
Mar 21 Sat – ரம்ஜான் பண்டிகை
May 28 Thu – பக்ரீத் பண்டிகை
Jun 26 Fri – மொஹரம் பண்டிகை
Aug 26 Wed – மீலாடி நபி
Christian
Jan 01 Thu – ஆங்கிலப் புத்தாண்டு
Apr 03 Fri – புனித வெள்ளிக்கிழமை
Dec 25 Fri – கிறிஸ்துமஸ் பண்டிகை
Tamil Daily Calendar • IST-based

Welcome to our Tamil Daily Calendar.

We serve Tamil people across the globe by offering easy access to daily Tamil calendar sheets for planning your important and auspicious occasions. All dates and timings shown here are based on Indian Standard Time (IST). For location-specific muhurtham, please consult your astrologer or family priest.

The traditional Tamil calendar is closely linked to the movements of the Sun, Moon, and stars. It guides daily life, religious practices, festivals, and auspicious timings.

Traditionally, the Tamil year begins around 14 April and follows a 60-year cycle. In the Tamil system, the day begins at sunrise and ends at the next sunrise.

Among the months, Aavani (5th) and Thai (10th) are generally considered very auspicious for weddings and important functions, whereas Aadi (4th) is often treated as less favorable for starting new ventures.

Why people refer to the Tamil calendar

  • • Weddings, grihapravesam (housewarming), naming ceremonies
  • • Temple festivals, vrathams, and poojas
  • • Seasonal observances and family rituals

Tamil Months from Chithirai to Panguni

As per the Tamil calendar, the year starts with Chithirai and ends with Panguni.

60-year cycle • Solar–lunar system

Chithirai (Month 1)

Month 1

Marks the Tamil New Year (Chithirai 1), usually around 14 April. A highly auspicious and festive month.

  • Tamil New Year falls on Chithirai 1 (around 14 April).
  • Considered a highly auspicious and festive month.
  • Famous for Chithirai Thiruvizha in many temples.

Vaigasi (Month 2)

Month 2

Generally spans mid-May to mid-June and is sacred to Lord Muruga.

  • Follows Chithirai; mid-May to mid-June.
  • Sacred to Lord Muruga.
  • Vaigasi Visakam is a major festival.

Aani (Month 3)

Month 3

Mid-June to mid-July, known for temple festivals and special poojas.

  • Usually corresponds to mid-June to mid-July.
  • Important for various temple festivals and poojas.
  • Aani Uthiram is observed for Lord Nataraja.

Aadi (Month 4)

Month 4

Spiritually powerful month, but generally avoided for new ventures.

  • Falls roughly between mid-July and mid-August.
  • Spiritually powerful but usually inauspicious for weddings and new beginnings.
  • Important observances: Aadi Amavasai, Aadi Velli, Aadiperukku.

Aavani (Month 5)

Month 5

Mid-August to mid-September, considered very auspicious for marriages.

  • Spans mid-August to mid-September.
  • Auspicious month for marriages and functions.
  • Aavani Avittam (Upakarma) is an important ritual.

Purattasi (Month 6)

Month 6

Very special month for Lord Vishnu devotees.

  • Mid-September to mid-October.
  • Considered very special for Lord Vishnu.
  • Purattasi Saturdays are observed with great devotion.

Ippasi (Month 7)

Month 7

Mid-October to mid-November; tied to harvest rituals and festivals.

  • Typically from mid-October to mid-November.
  • Linked with harvest-related rituals.
  • Deepavali often falls in Ippasi, depending on the year.

Kaarthigai (Month 8)

Month 8

Known for Karthigai Deepam, the festival of lights in homes and temples.

  • Covers mid-November to mid-December.
  • Famous for Karthigai Deepam.
  • Dedicated strongly to Lord Muruga and Lord Shiva.

Maargazhi (Month 9)

Month 9

Sacred month for early-morning bhajans, Thiruppavai, and Margazhi festivals.

  • Spans mid-December to mid-January.
  • Sacred for early-morning bhajans and temple visits.
  • Known for Thiruppavai, Thiruvembavai, and Margazhi concerts.

Thai (Month 10)

Month 10

Begins with Thai Pongal; highly auspicious for weddings and new beginnings.

  • From mid-January to mid-February.
  • Starts with Thai Pongal, the harvest festival.
  • Auspicious for weddings and new beginnings – “Thai pirandhaal vazhi pirakkum”.

Maasi (Month 11)

Month 11

Month of many temple car festivals and the important Maasi Magam.

  • Mid-February to mid-March.
  • Known for temple car festivals (ther thiruvizha).
  • Maasi Magam is a key festival, especially near sacred water bodies.

Panguni (Month 12)

Month 12

Final month of the Tamil year; famous for Panguni Uthiram and divine marriages.

  • Mid-March to mid-April.
  • Final month of the Tamil year.
  • Panguni Uthiram is celebrated as a day of divine marriages.

Panchangam Essentials

A quick guide to the key elements you’ll often see on the daily Tamil calendar sheet.

Star • Tithi • Pirai • Yogam

Star / Nakshatra (நட்சத்திரம்)

The “daily star” is the Moon’s position in one of the 27 lunar mansions. Each nakshatra has 4 padas and is used widely for muhurtham, naming, and temple observances.

Chandrashtama / Chandrastamam (சந்திராஷ்டமம்)

An inauspicious period when the Moon transits the 8th house from your birth Moon sign (Janma Rasi). People usually avoid major beginnings during this time.

Tithi (திதி)

The lunar day, defined by every 12° increase in Sun–Moon angular separation. There are 30 tithis in a synodic month, and they rarely align perfectly with the clock day.

Pirai (பிறை): Valarpirai & Theipirai

Valarpirai is the waxing phase (first crescent to Full Moon), often preferred for starting new initiatives. Theipirai is the waning phase (after Full Moon to New Moon).

Amirthathi Yogam (அமிர்த சித்த யோகம்)

Listed as Amritha–Siddha Yogam in almanacs — a highly favorable window formed by specific combinations of weekday, star, and sometimes tithi.

Namayogam / Nithya Yoga (நாமயோகம் / நித்ய யோகம்)

One of the five limbs of the Panchangam. The day’s Yoga is computed from the sum of the Sun’s and Moon’s longitudes, giving 27 Nitya Yogas.

Jeevan & Nethiram (ஜீவன் & நேத்ரம்)

Simple indicators some panchangams display, derived from the Sun’s nakshatra, giving small ratings to hint at general ease or strain.

Important note

Panchangam indicators like Chandrashtama, Pirai, Yogam, Jeevan, and Nethiram are helpful day-quality hints — not complete muhurtham rules. For weddings and key life events, always pair these with detailed guidance from your astrologer or family priest.