Thiruvalluvar Day 2026திருவள்ளுவர் தினம் 2026
Friday, 16 January 2026வெள்ளி, 16 ஜனவரி, 2026
Thai 2 · தை 2
Tamil Nadu govt holiday
On Thiruvalluvar Day day · Chennai
Sunrise · சூரிய உதயம்6:35 AM
Sunset · அஸ்தமனம்6:02 PM
Moonlight · சந்திர ஒளி7%
Times to avoid
Rahu Kalam · இராகு காலம்10:52 AM – 12:18 PM
Yamagandam · எமகண்டம்3:10 PM – 4:36 PM
Kuligai · குளிகை8:01 AM – 9:26 AM
Good times (Gowri)
Good time · morning · நல்ல நேரம் · காலை6:35 AM – 8:01 AM
Good time · morning · நல்ல நேரம் · காலை9:26 AM – 10:52 AM
Good time · afternoon · நல்ல நேரம் · பிற்பகல்12:18 PM – 1:44 PM
About Thiruvalluvar Day
Thiruvalluvar Day honours the poet Thiruvalluvar, author of the Thirukkural, and falls during the Pongal holidays. It is a Tamil Nadu government holiday, and schools, the government and Tamil societies hold readings and tributes at his statues.
Questions people ask
- When is Thiruvalluvar Day 2026 in Tamil Nadu?
- Thiruvalluvar Day 2026 is on Friday, 16 January 2026. In the Tamil calendar this is Thai 2.
- Is Thiruvalluvar Day 2026 a government holiday in Tamil Nadu?
- Yes. Friday, 16 January 2026 is on the Tamil Nadu government holiday list for 2026.
- What is the Rahu Kalam on Thiruvalluvar Day 2026?
- In Chennai, Rahu Kalam on Friday, 16 January 2026 is 10:52 AM – 12:18 PM and Yamagandam is 3:10 PM – 4:36 PM. Other cities differ by a few minutes; pick your city at the top of the page.
- When is Thiruvalluvar Day 2027?
- Thiruvalluvar Day 2027 is on Saturday, 16 January 2027 (Thai 2).