Vijayadasami 2026விஜயதசமி 2026
Tuesday, 20 October 2026செவ்வாய், 20 அக்டோபர், 2026
Aippasi 3 · ஐப்பசி 3
Tamil Nadu govt holiday
On Vijayadasami day · Chennai
Tithi · திதிNavamiuntil 12:51 PM, then Dasami
Star · நட்சத்திரம்Thiruvonamuntil 6:01 PM
Sunrise · சூரிய உதயம்5:59 AMSunset 5:47 PM
Times to avoid
Rahu Kalam · இராகு காலம்2:50 PM – 4:18 PM
Yamagandam · எமகண்டம்8:56 AM – 10:25 AM
Kuligai · குளிகை11:53 AM – 1:22 PM
Good times (Gowri)
Good time · morning · நல்ல நேரம் · காலை7:28 AM – 11:53 AM
Good time · afternoon · நல்ல நேரம் · பிற்பகல்1:22 PM – 2:50 PM
Good time · afternoon · நல்ல நேரம் · பிற்பகல்4:18 PM – 5:47 PM
About Vijayadasami
Vijayadasami, the day after the nine nights of Navaratri, celebrates the victory of good over evil. It is a favoured day for new beginnings: young children are introduced to letters (Vidyarambam), and many begin learning music or dance.
Questions people ask
- When is Vijayadasami 2026 in Tamil Nadu?
- Vijayadasami 2026 is on Tuesday, 20 October 2026. In the Tamil calendar this is Aippasi 3.
- Is Vijayadasami 2026 a government holiday in Tamil Nadu?
- Yes. Tuesday, 20 October 2026 is on the Tamil Nadu government holiday list for 2026.
- What is the Rahu Kalam on Vijayadasami 2026?
- In Chennai, Rahu Kalam on Tuesday, 20 October 2026 is 2:50 PM – 4:18 PM and Yamagandam is 8:56 AM – 10:25 AM. Other cities differ by a few minutes; pick your city at the top of the page.
- When is Vijayadasami 2027?
- Vijayadasami 2027 is on Saturday, 9 October 2027 (Purattasi 23).