December 2026 Tamil Calendar
Overview of December Month
- Karthigai continues until Tuesday, 15th December 2026, and Margazhi (மார்கழி) begins on Wednesday, 16th December 2026.
- Margazhi is a deeply devotional month marked by early morning bhajans and temple rituals.
- The Chennai Margazhi Music Season attracts artists and cultural enthusiasts from across the state.
- Half-yearly examinations in schools usually conclude before Christmas holidays.
- December also includes Christmas celebrations, reflecting Tamil Nadu’s cultural diversity.
Auspicious days in December 2026
| Auspicious days | Date and Day |
|---|---|
| Amavasai | 8 Tuesday |
| Pournami | 23 Wednesday |
| Kirthigai | 21 Monday |
| Thiruvonam | 13 Sunday |
| Ekhadashi | 4 Friday, 20 Sunday |
| Shasti | 15 Tuesday, 29 Tuesday |
| Sankatahara Chaturti | 27 Sunday |
| Sivarathri | 7 Monday |
| Pradhosham | 6 Sunday, 21 Monday |
| Chaturthi | 13 Sunday |
December Suba Muhurtham Dates 2026 (டிசம்பர் 2026 சுப முஹூர்த்த நாட்கள்)
| Date | Day |
|---|---|
| December 4 / கார்த்திகை 18 | Friday / வெள்ளி |
| December 6 / கார்த்திகை 20 | Sunday / ஞாயிறு |
| December 10 / கார்த்திகை 24 | Thursday / வியாழன் (வளர்பிறை) |
| December 13 / கார்த்திகை 27 | Sunday / ஞாயிறு (வளர்பிறை) |
| December 14 / கார்த்திகை 28 | Monday / திங்கள் (வளர்பிறை) |
December 2026 Tamil Nadu Govt Holidays
| Date | Day | Event |
|---|---|---|
| December 25 | Friday | Christmas |
Hindu Festivals in December 2026
| Date | Day | Event |
|---|---|---|
| December | Tuesday | Shab-e-Barat |
| December | Thursday | Ramadan 1st Day |
| December | Saturday | Hazart Bibi Khatoone Jannat (RZ) |
Christian festivals in December 2026
| Date | Day | Event |
|---|---|---|
| December 8 | Tuesday | Devamadha Karuvutra Dhinam |
| December 21 | Monday | Arch Thomas |
| December 24 | Thursday | Christmas Eve |
| December 25 | Friday | Christmas |
| December 31 | Thursday | New Year Eve |
Rahu Kalam / Kuligai / Yamagandam Timings
| Day | Rahu | Kuligai | Yamagandam |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | 04.30 – 06.00 | 03.00 – 04.30 | 12.00 – 01.30 |
| Monday | 07.30 – 09.00 | 01.30 – 03.00 | 10.30 – 12.00 |
| Tuesday | 03.00 – 04.30 | 12.00 – 01.30 | 09.00 – 10.30 |
| Wednesday | 12.00 – 01.30 | 10.30 – 12.00 | 07.30 – 09.00 |
| Thursday | 01.30 – 03.00 | 09.00 – 10.30 | 06.00 – 07.30 |
| Friday | 10.30 – 12.00 | 07.30 – 09.00 | 03.00 – 04.30 |
| Saturday | 09.00 – 10.30 | 06.00 – 07.30 | 01.30 – 03.00 |