Thaipoosam 2026தைப்பூசம் 2026
Sunday, 1 February 2026ஞாயிறு, 1 பிப்ரவரி, 2026
Thai 18 · தை 18
Tamil Nadu govt holiday
On Thaipoosam day · Chennai
Star · நட்சத்திரம்Poosamuntil 11:57 PM
Pournami · பௌர்ணமிFrom 5:53 AMuntil 3:39 AM (Mon, 2 Feb)
Tithi · திதிPournamiuntil 3:39 AM (Mon, 2 Feb), then Prathamai
Times to avoid
Rahu Kalam · இராகு காலம்4:42 PM – 6:09 PM
Yamagandam · எமகண்டம்12:22 PM – 1:49 PM
Kuligai · குளிகை3:16 PM – 4:42 PM
Good times (Gowri)
Good time · morning · நல்ல நேரம் · காலை6:35 AM – 9:28 AM
Good time · morning · நல்ல நேரம் · காலை10:55 AM – 3:16 PM
Sunrise · சூரிய உதயம்6:35 AMSunset 6:09 PM
About Thaipoosam
Thaipoosam falls in the month of Thai on the day of the Poosam star, usually close to the full moon. It honours Lord Murugan: after days of fasting, devotees carry kavadi and milk pots to Murugan temples such as Palani.
Questions people ask
- When is Thaipoosam 2026 in Tamil Nadu?
- Thaipoosam 2026 is on Sunday, 1 February 2026. In the Tamil calendar this is Thai 18.
- Is Thaipoosam 2026 a government holiday in Tamil Nadu?
- Yes. Sunday, 1 February 2026 is on the Tamil Nadu government holiday list for 2026. It falls on a Sunday this year.
- What is the Rahu Kalam on Thaipoosam 2026?
- In Chennai, Rahu Kalam on Sunday, 1 February 2026 is 4:42 PM – 6:09 PM and Yamagandam is 12:22 PM – 1:49 PM. Other cities differ by a few minutes; pick your city at the top of the page.
- When is Thaipoosam 2027?
- Thaipoosam 2027 is on Saturday, 23 January 2027 (Thai 9).