New Year's Day 2026ஆங்கிலப் புத்தாண்டு 2026
Thursday, 1 January 2026வியாழன், 1 ஜனவரி, 2026
Margazhi 17 · மார்கழி 17
Tamil Nadu govt holiday
On New Year's Day day · Chennai
Sunrise · சூரிய உதயம்6:31 AM
Sunset · அஸ்தமனம்5:53 PM
Moonlight · சந்திர ஒளி92%
Times to avoid
Rahu Kalam · இராகு காலம்1:37 PM – 3:03 PM
Yamagandam · எமகண்டம்6:31 AM – 7:56 AM
Kuligai · குளிகை9:21 AM – 10:47 AM
Good times (Gowri)
Good time · morning · நல்ல நேரம் · காலை6:31 AM – 9:21 AM
Good time · morning · நல்ல நேரம் · காலை10:47 AM – 1:37 PM
Good time · afternoon · நல்ல நேரம் · பிற்பகல்4:28 PM – 5:53 PM
About New Year's Day
New Year's Day, 1 January, begins the Gregorian calendar year. Many people attend midnight services and temple visits, and families greet each other and share sweets.
Questions people ask
- When is New Year's Day 2026 in Tamil Nadu?
- New Year's Day 2026 is on Thursday, 1 January 2026. In the Tamil calendar this is Margazhi 17.
- Is New Year's Day 2026 a government holiday in Tamil Nadu?
- Yes. Thursday, 1 January 2026 is on the Tamil Nadu government holiday list for 2026.
- What is the Rahu Kalam on New Year's Day 2026?
- In Chennai, Rahu Kalam on Thursday, 1 January 2026 is 1:37 PM – 3:03 PM and Yamagandam is 6:31 AM – 7:56 AM. Other cities differ by a few minutes; pick your city at the top of the page.
- When is New Year's Day 2027?
- New Year's Day 2027 is on Friday, 1 January 2027 (Margazhi 17).