Thaipusam 2026: date and timings
Thaipusam is on Sunday, 1 February, 2026.
Kavadi offerings to Lord Murugan, especially at Palani and in Tamil communities worldwide. Deity: Lord Murugan.
Thaipusam 2026 muhurat by city
| City | Date | Timing | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madurai | 1 Feb | From sunrise, 6:39 am | 6:22 pm |
| Hyderabad | 1 Feb | From sunrise, 6:48 am | 6:11 pm |
| Delhi | 1 Feb | From sunrise, 7:09 am | 6:00 pm |
| Mumbai | 1 Feb | From sunrise, 7:12 am | 6:31 pm |
| Chennai | 1 Feb | From sunrise, 6:35 am | 6:09 pm |
| Bengaluru | 1 Feb | From sunrise, 6:45 am | 6:20 pm |
| Kolkata | 1 Feb | From sunrise, 6:15 am | 5:24 pm |
| Vijayawada | 1 Feb | From sunrise, 6:38 am | 6:03 pm |
| Visakhapatnam | 1 Feb | From sunrise, 6:29 am | 5:51 pm |
| Pune | 1 Feb | From sunrise, 7:08 am | 6:28 pm |
| Ahmedabad | 1 Feb | From sunrise, 7:19 am | 6:27 pm |
| Jaipur | 1 Feb | From sunrise, 7:12 am | 6:08 pm |
| Lucknow | 1 Feb | From sunrise, 6:51 am | 5:48 pm |
Windows follow the traditional rule for this festival and the tithi timing for each city. Tithi times are approximate, usually within about 30 minutes, so for a vrata or homam confirm the exact muhurat with your purohit.
Also on Sunday, 1 February in Madurai
- Rahu Kalam4:54 pm to 6:22 pm
- Sunrise and sunset6:39 am and 6:22 pm
- Moonrise and moonsetMoonrise 5:57 pm, moonset 6:01 am
- Tithi at sunrisePurnima
- NakshatraPushya
Thaipusam 2026 Choghadiya in Madurai
Many families, especially in Gujarat and Rajasthan, choose the puja or shopping time on Thaipusam from the Choghadiya. Amrit, Shubh and Labh are the good periods; Char also suits travel.
| Time | Choghadiya | Quality |
|---|---|---|
| 6:39 am to 8:07 am | Udveg | Avoid |
| 8:07 am to 9:35 am | Char | Weak |
| 9:35 am to 11:03 am | Labh | Good |
| 11:03 am to 12:31 pm | Amrit | Good |
| 12:31 pm to 1:58 pm | Kaal | Avoid |
| 1:58 pm to 3:26 pm | Shubh | Good |
| 3:26 pm to 4:54 pm | Rog | Avoid |
| 4:54 pm to 6:22 pm | Udveg | Avoid |
| 6:22 pm to 7:54 pm (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 7:54 pm to 9:26 pm (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 9:26 pm to 10:58 pm (night) | Char | Weak |
| 10:58 pm to 12:31 am (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 12:31 am to 2:03 am (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 2:03 am to 3:35 am (night) | Labh | Good |
| 3:35 am to 5:07 am (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 5:07 am to 6:39 am (night) | Shubh | Good |
Questions people ask
When is Thaipusam in 2026?
Thaipusam is on Sunday, 1 February, 2026.