Tamil Calendar
Tamil Calendar 2026
Tamil festivals, Puthandu, and Indian public holidays for 2026.
Note: Tamil festivals, public holidays, and observances including Pongal and Tamil New Year (Puthandu). This page highlights major Tamil cultural dates — it is not a complete Tamil Panchang.
| Date | Day | Festival / Holiday | Type | Relevance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 14 | Wed | Makar Sankranti / Pongal | Public holiday | Pan-India, Tamil Nadu |
| Jan 26 | Mon | Republic Day | National holiday | — |
| Mar 14 | Sat | Holi | Public holiday | — |
| Apr 3 | Fri | Good Friday | Public holiday | — |
| Apr 14 | Tue | Tamil New Year (Puthandu) | Regional holiday | Tamil Nadu, Sri Lanka |
| Apr 14 | Tue | Dr Ambedkar Jayanti | Public holiday | — |
| Aug 15 | Sat | Independence Day | National holiday | — |
| Oct 2 | Fri | Gandhi Jayanti | National holiday | — |
| Oct 20 | Tue | Dussehra (Vijayadashami) | Public holiday | — |
| Nov 8 | Sun | Diwali (Deepavali) | Public holiday | Pan-India |
| Dec 25 | Fri | Christmas Day | Public holiday | — |
2026 month overview
January
14 Makar Sankranti / Pongal
26 Republic Day
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March
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April
3 Good Friday
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14 Dr Ambedkar Jayanti
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August
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October
2 Gandhi Jayanti
20 Dussehra (Vijayadashami)
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Frequently asked questions
- When is Pongal in 2026?
- Pongal (Makar Sankranti) is celebrated on January 14, 2026.
- When is Tamil New Year in 2026?
- Tamil New Year (Puthandu) falls on April 14, 2026.
- Is this a complete Tamil Panchang?
- No. This page highlights major Tamil festivals and national public holidays. It does not provide tithi, nakshatra, or muhurat calculations.