Chithirai 2026
Parabhava year · Chennai, printed almanac (Vakya)
Chithirai 2026 begins on Tuesday, 14 April 2026 and ends on 14 May 2026 (31 days); it has 7 muhurtham days, and festivals including Tamil New Year, Akshaya Tritiya, Sri Sankara Jayanthi, Sri Vasavi Jayanthi, Sri Narasimha Jayanthi and more.
Chithirai 2026 start date
- BeginsChithirai 1 · Tuesday, 14 April 2026
- EndsChithirai 31 · Thursday, 14 May 2026
- By Thirukanitha14 Apr 2026 – 14 May 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.
Chithirai 2026 muhurtham dates
7 muhurtham days: 2 valarpirai (waxing), 5 theipirai (waning). Lagnam times are for Chennai.
- Apr16Thu Uthirattathi · Chathurdasi Chithirai 3 Mithunam lagnam 10:30 – 11:30 am Your chandrashtamam
- Apr23Thu Punarpoosam · Sapthami Chithirai 10 Mithunam lagnam 10:30 – 11:30 am Your chandrashtamam
- Apr30Thu Chithirai · Chathurdasi Chithirai 17 Meenam lagnam 5:00 – 6:00 am Your chandrashtamam
- May4Mon Anusham · Thirithiyai Chithirai 21 Mesham lagnam 6:30 – 7:30 am Your chandrashtamam
- May8Fri Uthiradam · Sashti Chithirai 25 Mithunam lagnam 9:30 – 10:30 am Your chandrashtamam
- May13Wed Uthirattathi · Ekadasi Chithirai 30 Mithunam lagnam 9:30 – 10:30 am Your chandrashtamam
- May14Thu Revathi · Dwadasi Chithirai 31 Kadagam lagnam 10:30 – 11:30 am Your chandrashtamam
Confirm the final time with your family astrologer.
Chithirai 2026 festivals and special days
- Tue 14 AprTamil New Year
- Mon 20 AprAkshaya Tritiya
- Tue 21 AprSri Sankara Jayanthi
- Sun 26 AprSri Vasavi Jayanthi
- Thu 30 AprSri Narasimha Jayanthi
- Fri 1 MayChitra Pournami
- Fri 1 MayBuddha Purnima
- Mon 4 MayAgni Nakshatram begins
Chithirai 2026 Amavasai, Pournami, Ekadasi, Pradosham, Sashti, Kiruthigai, Sankatahara Chathurthi
- AmavasaiThu 16 Apr – Fri 17 Apr
- PournamiFri 1 May
- EkadasiMon 27 Apr
- EkadasiWed 13 May
- PradoshamWed 15 Apr6:24 – 8:48 pm
- PradoshamWed 29 Apr6:25 – 8:49 pm
- PradoshamThu 14 May6:27 – 8:51 pm
- Sashti VrathamWed 22 Apr
- Kiruthigai (Karthigai)Sun 19 Apr
- Sankatahara ChathurthiTue 5 May
- Masa ShivaratriWed 15 Apr
- Thiruvonam VrathamSat 9 May
Chithirai 2026 Kari Naal
- Sun 19 AprChithirai 6
- Tue 28 AprChithirai 15
By tradition, auspicious beginnings are not made on a kari naal. Kari Naal 2026: all dates →
Chithirai 2026 Vasthu Naal
- Thu 23 AprVasthu time 8:54 – 9:30 am
What Chithirai is known for
Chithirai opens the Tamil year with Puthandu, and Madurai's Chithirai festival, the Meenakshi Thirukalyanam and Kallazhagar's entry into the Vaigai fall in it. Most families count it a good month for weddings and house-warmings; some put off starting construction during the Agni Nakshatram heat.
Chithirai 2026: more
Frequently asked
When does Chithirai 2026 begin?
Chithirai 2026 begins on Tuesday, 14 April 2026 and ends on Thursday, 14 May 2026 (31 days, Chennai printed almanac, Vakya).
Can you marry in Chithirai?
Yes. Chithirai 2026 has 7 muhurtham days (2 in the waxing fortnight). Customs vary between families and places; confirm the final date with your family astrologer.
How many muhurtham days are there in Chithirai 2026?
Chithirai 2026 has 7 muhurtham days: Thu 16 Apr; Thu 23 Apr; Thu 30 Apr; Mon 4 May; Fri 8 May; Wed 13 May; Thu 14 May.
Every good day and special day of Chithirai, in your own town's time, is in the Namma Calendar app.