Tamil Calendar December 2026
December 2026 in the Tamil Calendar runs through Karthigai and Margazhi. 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 Chennai.
Tamil Calendar December 2026: daily panchangam
| Date | Tamil date | Tithi | Nakshatram | Festival |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Dec Tue | Karthigai 15 | Krishna Ashtami | Magha | |
| 2 Dec Wed | Karthigai 16 | Krishna Navami | Purva Phalguni | |
| 3 Dec Thu | Karthigai 17 | Krishna Dashami | Uttara Phalguni | |
| 4 Dec Fri | Karthigai 18 | Krishna Ekadashi | Hasta | |
| 5 Dec Sat | Karthigai 19 | Krishna Dwadashi | Chitra | |
| 6 Dec Sun | Karthigai 20 | Krishna Trayodashi | Swati | |
| 7 Dec Mon | Karthigai 21 | Krishna Chaturdashi | Vishakha | |
| 8 Dec Tue | Karthigai 22 | Amavasya | Anuradha | |
| 9 Dec Wed | Karthigai 23 | Amavasya | Jyeshtha | |
| 10 Dec Thu | Karthigai 24 | Shukla Pratipada | Mula | |
| 11 Dec Fri | Karthigai 25 | Shukla Dwitiya | Purva Ashadha | |
| 12 Dec Sat | Karthigai 26 | Shukla Tritiya | Uttara Ashadha | |
| 13 Dec Sun | Karthigai 27 | Shukla Chaturthi | Shravana | |
| 14 Dec Mon | Karthigai 28 | Shukla Panchami | Shravana | |
| 15 Dec Tue | Karthigai 29 | Shukla Shashthi | Dhanishta | |
| 16 Dec Wed | Margazhi 1 | Shukla Saptami | Shatabhisha | Dhanurmasam begins |
| 17 Dec Thu | Margazhi 2 | Shukla Ashtami | Purva Bhadrapada | |
| 18 Dec Fri | Margazhi 3 | Shukla Navami | Uttara Bhadrapada | |
| 19 Dec Sat | Margazhi 4 | Shukla Dashami | Revati | |
| 20 Dec Sun | Margazhi 5 | Shukla Ekadashi | Ashwini | Gita Jayanti, Vaikuntha Ekadashi |
| 21 Dec Mon | Margazhi 6 | Shukla Dwadashi | Bharani | |
| 22 Dec Tue | Margazhi 7 | Shukla Trayodashi | Krittika | |
| 23 Dec Wed | Margazhi 8 | Shukla Chaturdashi | Rohini | |
| 24 Dec Thu | Margazhi 9 | Purnima | Ardra | Dattatreya Jayanti |
| 25 Dec Fri | Margazhi 10 | Krishna Dwitiya | Punarvasu | Christmas |
| 26 Dec Sat | Margazhi 11 | Krishna Tritiya | Pushya | |
| 27 Dec Sun | Margazhi 12 | Krishna Chaturthi | Ashlesha | |
| 28 Dec Mon | Margazhi 13 | Krishna Panchami | Magha | |
| 29 Dec Tue | Margazhi 14 | Krishna Shashthi | Purva Phalguni | |
| 30 Dec Wed | Margazhi 15 | Krishna Saptami | Uttara Phalguni | |
| 31 Dec Thu | Margazhi 16 | Krishna Ashtami | Hasta |
Tithi and nakshatra are taken at sunrise in Chennai. Dates follow solar months that begin when the Sun enters a new sign; the year begins with Puthandu in mid April.
Festivals in December 2026 in the Tamil 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 Tamil Calendar work?
The Tamil Calendar follows solar months that begin when the Sun enters a new sign; the year begins with Puthandu in mid April. A month begins on the day the Sun enters the next sidereal sign, if it does so before sunset; 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 Tamil Calendar?
December 2026 covers Karthigai and Margazhi.
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.