Aadi 2026
Parabhava year · Chennai, printed almanac (Vakya)
Aadi 2026 begins on Friday, 17 July 2026 and ends on 17 Aug 2026 (32 days); it has no muhurtham day, and festivals including Aadi Perukku, Aadi Krithigai, Aadi Amavasai, Aadi Pooram, Naga Chathurthi and more.
Aadi 2026 start date
- BeginsAadi 1 · Friday, 17 July 2026
- EndsAadi 32 · Monday, 17 August 2026
- By Thirukanitha17 Jul 2026 – 16 Aug 2026
The month begins with the Sun's entry into the next sign. Vakya and Thirukanitha reckon that moment slightly differently, so for some months the first day differs by one.
Aadi 2026 muhurtham dates
By Tamil custom, weddings are not fixed in Aadi; the almanac marks no muhurtham day this year either.
Confirm the final time with your family astrologer.
Aadi 2026 festivals and special days
- Mon 3 AugAadi Perukku
- Thu 6 AugAadi Krithigai
- Wed 12 AugAadi Amavasai
- Fri 14 AugAadi Pooram
- Sun 16 AugNaga Chathurthi
- Mon 17 AugNaga Panchami / Garuda Panchami
Aadi 2026 Amavasai, Pournami, Ekadasi, Pradosham, Sashti, Kiruthigai, Sankatahara Chathurthi
- AmavasaiWed 12 Aug
- PournamiWed 29 Jul
- EkadasiSat 25 Jul
- EkadasiSun 9 Aug
- PradoshamSun 26 Jul6:38 – 9:02 pm
- PradoshamMon 10 Aug6:34 – 8:58 pm
- Sashti VrathamSun 19 Jul
- Sankatahara ChathurthiSun 2 Aug
- Masa ShivaratriTue 11 Aug
- Thiruvonam VrathamThu 30 Jul
Aadi 2026 Kari Naal
- Sat 18 JulAadi 2
- Sun 26 JulAadi 10
- Wed 5 AugAadi 20
By tradition, auspicious beginnings are not made on a kari naal. Kari Naal 2026: all dates →
Aadi 2026 Vasthu Naal
- Mon 27 JulVasthu time 7:44 – 8:20 am
What Aadi is known for
Aadi is the Amman month: Aadi Fridays, Aadi Pooram, Aadi Perukku, Aadi Amavasai and Aadi Krithigai all fall in it. By custom weddings and house-warmings are not held, and some families keep newly-weds apart for the month. Temples serve koozh and families offer pongal to Amman.
Aadi 2026: more
Frequently asked
When does Aadi 2026 begin?
Aadi 2026 begins on Friday, 17 July 2026 and ends on Monday, 17 August 2026 (32 days, Chennai printed almanac, Vakya).
Can you marry in Aadi?
By Tamil custom weddings are not held in Aadi; the almanac marks no muhurtham day in Aadi 2026. Customs vary between families; decide with your elders and astrologer.
How many muhurtham days are there in Aadi 2026?
Aadi 2026 has no muhurtham day.
Every good day and special day of Aadi, in your own town's time, is in the Namma Calendar app.