Tamil Calendar 2026
Festivals, Vrat & Auspicious Days
January
Margazhi / Thai
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1: New Year
14: Thai Pongal / தை பொங்கல் / Makar Sankranti
15: Mattu Pongal / மாட்டுப் பொங்கல்
26: Republic Day
February
Thai / Maasi
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15: Maha Shivratri
March
Maasi / Panguni
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3: Holi
4: Dhulivandan
19: Gudi Padwa
27: Rama Navami
31: Mahavir Jayanti
April
Panguni / Chithirai
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2: Hanuman Jayanti
14: Tamil New Year / தமிழ்ப்புத்தாண்டு
May
Chithirai / Vaikasi
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1: Buddha Purnima
June
Vaikasi / Aani
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July
Aani / Aadi
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29: Ashadhi Ekadashi
August
Aadi / Avani
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15: Independence Day
28: Raksha Bandhan
September
Avani / Purattasi
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4: Krishna Janmashtami
5: Dahi Handi
14: Ganesh Chaturthi
23: Anant Chaturdashi
October
Purattasi / Aippasi
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2: Gandhi Jayanti
18: Durga Ashtami
20: Dussehra
28: Karwa Chauth
November
Aippasi / Karthigai
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6: Dhantrayodashi
7: Naraka Chaturdashi
8: Diwali (Lakshmi Pujan)
9: Balipratipada (Diwali Padwa)
10: Bhai Dooj
15: Chhath Puja
20: Tulsi Vivah Begins
24: Guru Nanak Jayanti
December
Karthigai / Margazhi
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25: Christmas
About the Tamil Calendar
The Tamil Calendar follows the solar cycle and is widely used in Tamil Nadu and by the Tamil diaspora. It is essential for determining dates for festivals, weddings, and cultural events.
Major Tamil Months
- Chithirai: The first month, marking the Tamil New Year (Puthandu).
- Aadi: A clear month dedicated to Goddess Shakti worship.
- Margazhi: The month of devotion, music, and art.