Festivals specific to the Tamil solar calendar and Tamil Nadu's traditions, computed from real Panchang transits rather than a fixed list.
Upcoming Tamil Festivals
January 14, 2026
Pongal (Thai Pongal)
Tamil Nadu's harvest festival, marking the Sun's transit into Makara (Capricorn) — the same astronomical event as Makar Sankranti.
April 14, 2026
Puthandu (Tamil New Year)
The Tamil solar new year (Chithirai 1), marking the Sun's transit into Mesha (Aries).
August 2, 2026
Aadi Perukku
Observed on the 18th day of the Tamil month Aadi, traditionally marking reverence for rivers and water bodies.
September 14, 2026
Vinayagar Chaturthi
Tamil Nadu's name for Ganesh Chaturthi, honoring Lord Ganesha.
November 7, 2026
Deepavali
Tamil Nadu observes Deepavali on Naraka Chaturdashi, the day before North India's Amavasya Diwali, commemorating Krishna's defeat of the demon Narakasura.
