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 (if polling occurs in April/May) may be announced during this period, 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 February 2026
| Auspicious days | Date and Day |
|---|---|
| Amavasai | 16 Monday |
| Pournami | 1 Sunday |
| Kirthigai | 23 Monday |
| Thiruvonam | 16 Monday |
| Ekhadashi | 13 Friday, 27 Friday |
| Shasti | 7 Saturday, 22 Sunday |
| Sankatahara Chaturti | 5 Thursday |
| Sivarathri | 15 Sunday |
| Pradhosham | 14 Saturday |
| Chaturthi | 21 Saturday |
February Suba Muhurtham Dates 2026 (பிப்ரவரி 2026 சுப முஹூர்த்த நாட்கள்)
| Date | Day |
|---|---|
| February 6 / தை 23 | Friday / வெள்ளி |
| February 8 / தை 25 | Sunday / ஞாயிறு |
| February 13 / மாசி 1 | Friday / வெள்ளி |
| February 15 / மாசி 3 | Sunday / ஞாயிறு |
| February 16 / மாசி 4 | Monday / திங்கள் |
| February 20 / மாசி 8 | Friday / வெள்ளி (வளர்பிறை) |
February 2026 Tamil Nadu Govt Holidays
| Date | Day | Event |
|---|---|---|
| February 1 | Sunday | Thai Poosam |
Hindu Festivals in February 2026
| Date | Day | Event |
|---|---|---|
| February 1 | Sunday | Thai Poosam |
| February 15 | Sunday | Maha Shivaratri |
| February 16 | Monday | Bodhayana Amavasai |
| February 17 | Tuesday | Sarva Amavasai |
Muslim festivals in February 2026
| Date | Day | Event |
|---|---|---|
| February 3 | Tuesday | Shab-e-Barat |
| February 19 | Thursday | Ramadan 1st Day |
| February 21 | Saturday | Hazart Bibi Khatoone Jannat (RZ) |
Christian festivals in February 2026
| Date | Day | Event |
|---|---|---|
| February 1 | Sunday | Septha Kesima |
| February 2 | Monday | Devamaadha Parisutharana Naal |
| February 8 | Sunday | Sesa Kesima |
| February 15 | Sunday | Queen Kuva Kesima |
| February 17 | Tuesday | Kuva Kesima |
| February 18 | Wednesday | Ash Wednesday |
| February 22 | Sunday | First 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 |