May 2026 Tamil Calendar
Overview of May Month
- Chithirai ends on Thursday, 14th May 2026, followed by Vaikasi (வைகாசி) beginning on Friday, 15th May 2026.
- Vaikasi Visakam, an important Murugan festival, is celebrated in many temples across Tamil Nadu.
- May is peak summer season with Agni Nakshatram (Kathiri Veyil) bringing intense heat across most districts.
- Tamil Nadu Assembly Election results to be declared on May 4th, shaping the state’s political direction for the next five years.
- Schools remain closed for summer vacation, while students await public examination results.
Auspicious days in May 2026
| Auspicious days | Date and Day |
|---|---|
| Amavasai | 16 Saturday |
| Pournami | 1 Friday, 31 Sunday |
| Kirthigai | 16 Saturday |
| Thiruvonam | 9 Saturday |
| Ekhadashi | 13 Wednesday, 27 Wednesday |
| Shasti | 7 Wednesday, 22 Friday |
| Sankatahara Chaturti | 5 Tuesday |
| Sivarathri | 15 Friday |
| Pradhosham | 14 Thursday, 28 Thursday |
| Chaturthi | 20 Wednesday |
May Suba Muhurtham Dates 2026 (மே 2026 சுப முஹூர்த்த நாட்கள்)
| Date | Day |
|---|---|
| May 8 / சித்திரை 25 | Friday / வெள்ளி |
| May 13 / சித்திரை 30 | Wednesday / புதன் |
| May 14 / சித்திரை 31 | Thursday / வியாழன் |
| May 18 / வைகாசி 4 | Monday / திங்கள் (வளர்பிறை) |
| May 28 / வைகாசி 14 | Thursday / வியாழன் (வளர்பிறை) |
| May 29 / வைகாசி 15 | Friday / வெள்ளி (வளர்பிறை) |
May 2026 Tamil Nadu Govt Holidays
| Date | Day | Event |
|---|---|---|
| May 1 | Friday | Thozhilalar Dhinam |
Hindu Festivals in May 2026
| Date | Day | Event |
|---|---|---|
| May 1 | Sunday | Chithira Pournami, Butha Poornima, Sri Kallalagar Vaigai Aatril Iranguthal |
| May 4 | Monday | Agni Natchthiram |
| May 11 | Monday | Bodhayana Amavasai |
| May 28 | Thursday | Sarva Amavasai |
| May 30 | Saturday | Vaigasi Visagam |
Muslim festivals in May 2026
| Date | Day | Event |
|---|---|---|
| May 4 | Monday | Khwaja Bande Nawaz Urs |
| May 27 | Wednesday | Hajj Yatra Day |
| May 28 | Thursday | Bakrid Festival |
Christian festivals in May 2026
| Date | Day | Event |
|---|---|---|
| May 3 | Sunday | Holi Cross Day |
| May 10 | Sunday | Rokeshan Sunday |
| May 14 | Thursday | Asan Thursday |
| May 24 | Sunday | Uvid Sunday |
| May 31 | Tuesday | Trinity Sunday |
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 |