Margazhi 2026
Parabhava year · Chennai, printed almanac (Vakya)
Margazhi 2026 begins on Wednesday, 16 December 2026 and ends on 14 Jan 2027 (30 days); it has no muhurtham day, and festivals including Vaikunta Ekadasi, Arudra Darisanam, Kerpottam begins, Sri Hanuman Jayanthi, Koodaravalli and more.
Margazhi 2026 start date
- BeginsMargazhi 1 · Wednesday, 16 December 2026
- EndsMargazhi 30 · Thursday, 14 January 2027
- By Thirukanitha16 Dec 2026 – 14 Jan 2027
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.
Margazhi 2026 muhurtham dates
By Tamil custom, weddings are not fixed in Margazhi; the almanac marks no muhurtham day this year either.
Confirm the final time with your family astrologer.
Margazhi 2026 festivals and special days
- Sun 20 DecVaikunta Ekadasi
- Thu 24 DecArudra Darisanam
- Tue 29 DecKerpottam begins
- Thu 7 JanSri Hanuman Jayanthi
- Mon 11 JanKoodaravalli
- Mon 11 JanKerpottam ends
- Thu 14 JanBhogi
Margazhi 2026 Amavasai, Pournami, Ekadasi, Pradosham, Sashti, Kiruthigai, Sankatahara Chathurthi
- AmavasaiThu 7 Jan
- PournamiWed 23 Dec
- EkadasiSun 20 Dec
- EkadasiSun 3 Jan
- PradoshamMon 21 Dec5:58 – 8:22 pm
- PradoshamTue 5 Jan6:06 – 8:30 pm
- Sashti VrathamWed 13 Jan
- Kiruthigai (Karthigai)Mon 21 Dec
- Sankatahara ChathurthiSun 27 Dec
- Masa ShivaratriWed 6 Jan
- Thiruvonam VrathamSat 9 Jan
Margazhi 2026 Kari Naal
- Mon 21 DecMargazhi 6
- Thu 24 DecMargazhi 9
- Sat 26 DecMargazhi 11
By tradition, auspicious beginnings are not made on a kari naal. Kari Naal 2026: all dates →
Margazhi 2026 Vasthu Naal
There is no vasthu naal in Margazhi; it falls in only eight months of the year.
What Margazhi is known for
Margazhi is given over to worship: kolam at dawn, Thiruppavai in Perumal temples, Thiruvembavai in Shiva temples, and the music season in Chennai. Vaikunta Ekadasi and Arudra Darisanam fall in it. By custom weddings and house-warmings are not held; families settle the match now and hold the wedding in Thai.
Margazhi 2026: more
Frequently asked
When does Margazhi 2026 begin?
Margazhi 2026 begins on Wednesday, 16 December 2026 and ends on Thursday, 14 January 2027 (30 days, Chennai printed almanac, Vakya).
Can you marry in Margazhi?
By Tamil custom weddings are not held in Margazhi; the almanac marks no muhurtham day in Margazhi 2026. Customs vary between families; decide with your elders and astrologer.
How many muhurtham days are there in Margazhi 2026?
Margazhi 2026 has no muhurtham day.
Every good day and special day of Margazhi, in your own town's time, is in the Namma Calendar app.