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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathura-Vrindavan | 1 Feb | From sunrise, 7:05 am | 6:00 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 Mathura-Vrindavan
- Rahu Kalam4:38 pm to 6:00 pm
- Sunrise and sunset7:05 am and 6:00 pm
- Moonrise and moonsetMoonrise 5:27 pm, moonset 6:39 am
- Tithi at sunrisePurnima
- NakshatraPushya
Thaipusam 2026 Choghadiya in Mathura-Vrindavan
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 7:05 am to 8:27 am | Udveg | Avoid |
| 8:27 am to 9:49 am | Char | Weak |
| 9:49 am to 11:11 am | Labh | Good |
| 11:11 am to 12:32 pm | Amrit | Good |
| 12:32 pm to 1:54 pm | Kaal | Avoid |
| 1:54 pm to 3:16 pm | Shubh | Good |
| 3:16 pm to 4:38 pm | Rog | Avoid |
| 4:38 pm to 6:00 pm | Udveg | Avoid |
| 6:00 pm to 7:38 pm (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 7:38 pm to 9:16 pm (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 9:16 pm to 10:54 pm (night) | Char | Weak |
| 10:54 pm to 12:32 am (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 12:32 am to 2:10 am (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 2:10 am to 3:48 am (night) | Labh | Good |
| 3:48 am to 5:27 am (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 5:27 am to 7:05 am (night) | Shubh | Good |
Questions people ask
When is Thaipusam in 2026?
Thaipusam is on Sunday, 1 February, 2026.