Malayalam Calendar December 2026
December 2026 in the Malayalam Calendar runs through Vrischikam and Dhanu. Festivals this month: Dhanurmasam begins (16 Dec), Gita Jayanti (20 Dec), Vaikuntha Ekadashi (20 Dec), Dattatreya Jayanti (24 Dec), Christmas (25 Dec). Timings are calculated for Kochi.
Malayalam Calendar December 2026: daily panchangam
| Date | Malayalam date | Tithi | Nakshatram | Festival |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Dec Tue | Vrischikam 15 | Krishna Ashtami | Magha | |
| 2 Dec Wed | Vrischikam 16 | Krishna Navami | Purva Phalguni | |
| 3 Dec Thu | Vrischikam 17 | Krishna Dashami | Uttara Phalguni | |
| 4 Dec Fri | Vrischikam 18 | Krishna Ekadashi | Hasta | |
| 5 Dec Sat | Vrischikam 19 | Krishna Dwadashi | Chitra | |
| 6 Dec Sun | Vrischikam 20 | Krishna Trayodashi | Swati | |
| 7 Dec Mon | Vrischikam 21 | Krishna Chaturdashi | Vishakha | |
| 8 Dec Tue | Vrischikam 22 | Amavasya | Anuradha | |
| 9 Dec Wed | Vrischikam 23 | Shukla Pratipada | Jyeshtha | |
| 10 Dec Thu | Vrischikam 24 | Shukla Pratipada | Mula | |
| 11 Dec Fri | Vrischikam 25 | Shukla Dwitiya | Purva Ashadha | |
| 12 Dec Sat | Vrischikam 26 | Shukla Tritiya | Uttara Ashadha | |
| 13 Dec Sun | Vrischikam 27 | Shukla Chaturthi | Shravana | |
| 14 Dec Mon | Vrischikam 28 | Shukla Panchami | Shravana | |
| 15 Dec Tue | Vrischikam 29 | Shukla Shashthi | Dhanishta | |
| 16 Dec Wed | Dhanu 1 | Shukla Saptami | Shatabhisha | Dhanurmasam begins |
| 17 Dec Thu | Dhanu 2 | Shukla Ashtami | Purva Bhadrapada | |
| 18 Dec Fri | Dhanu 3 | Shukla Navami | Uttara Bhadrapada | |
| 19 Dec Sat | Dhanu 4 | Shukla Dashami | Revati | |
| 20 Dec Sun | Dhanu 5 | Shukla Ekadashi | Ashwini | Gita Jayanti, Vaikuntha Ekadashi |
| 21 Dec Mon | Dhanu 6 | Shukla Dwadashi | Bharani | |
| 22 Dec Tue | Dhanu 7 | Shukla Trayodashi | Krittika | |
| 23 Dec Wed | Dhanu 8 | Shukla Chaturdashi | Rohini | |
| 24 Dec Thu | Dhanu 9 | Purnima | Ardra | Dattatreya Jayanti |
| 25 Dec Fri | Dhanu 10 | Krishna Dwitiya | Punarvasu | Christmas |
| 26 Dec Sat | Dhanu 11 | Krishna Tritiya | Pushya | |
| 27 Dec Sun | Dhanu 12 | Krishna Chaturthi | Ashlesha | |
| 28 Dec Mon | Dhanu 13 | Krishna Panchami | Magha | |
| 29 Dec Tue | Dhanu 14 | Krishna Shashthi | Purva Phalguni | |
| 30 Dec Wed | Dhanu 15 | Krishna Saptami | Uttara Phalguni | |
| 31 Dec Thu | Dhanu 16 | Krishna Ashtami | Hasta |
Tithi and nakshatra are taken at sunrise in Kochi. Dates follow solar months of the Kollam era; the year begins in Chingam in mid August.
Festivals in December 2026 in the Malayalam Calendar
- Dhanurmasam begins (Margazhi)Wednesday, 16 December 2026
- Gita Jayanti (Mokshada Ekadashi)Sunday, 20 December 2026
- Vaikuntha Ekadashi (Mukkoti Ekadashi)Sunday, 20 December 2026
- Dattatreya JayantiThursday, 24 December 2026
- ChristmasFriday, 25 December 2026
How does the Malayalam Calendar work?
The Malayalam Calendar follows solar months of the Kollam era; the year begins in Chingam in mid August. A month begins on the day the Sun enters the next sidereal sign, if it does so before the first three fifths of the day are over; otherwise it begins the next day. Festivals still follow the lunar tithi, so their dates move each year.
Questions people ask
Which months fall in December 2026 in the Malayalam Calendar?
December 2026 covers Vrischikam and Dhanu.
What are the festivals in December 2026?
Dhanurmasam begins on Wednesday, 16 December 2026; Gita Jayanti on Sunday, 20 December 2026; Vaikuntha Ekadashi on Sunday, 20 December 2026; Dattatreya Jayanti on Thursday, 24 December 2026; Christmas on Friday, 25 December 2026.