Overview of April Month
- Panguni ends on Monday, 13th April 2026, and Chithirai (சித்திரை) begins on Tuesday, 14th April 2026, marking Tamil Puthandu (Tamil New Year).
- The Tamil New Year is celebrated with temple visits, festive meals, and traditional rituals. The famous Chithirai Festival in Madurai also begins during this period.
- April is a decisive month academically, as TN Board Public Exams conclude, and evaluation processes begin.
- The Tamil Nadu Assembly Election 2026 is scheduled for 23rd April 2026, making this month politically significant across the state.
- April also marks the beginning of the new financial year for government offices and businesses.
Auspicious days in April 2026
| Auspicious days | Date and Day |
|---|---|
| Amavasai | 16 Thursday, 17 Friday |
| Pournami | 1 Wednesday |
| Kirthigai | 19 Sunday |
| Thiruvonam | 11 Saturday |
| Ekhadashi | 13 Monday, 27 Monday |
| Shasti | 8 Wednesday, 22 Wednesday |
| Sankatahara Chaturti | 5 Sunday |
| Sivarathri | 15 Wednesday |
| Pradhosham | 15 Wednesday, 29 Wednesday |
| Chaturthi | 20 Monday |
April Suba Muhurtham Dates 2026 (ஏப்ரல் 2026 சுப முகூர்த்த நாட்கள்)
| Date | Day |
|---|---|
| April 6 / பங்குனி 23 | Monday / திங்கள் |
| April 12 / பங்குனி 29 | Sunday / ஞாயிறு |
| April 13 / பங்குனி 30 | Monday / திங்கள் |
| April 16 / சித்திரை 3 | Thursday / வியாழன் |
| April 20 / சித்திரை 7 | Monday / திங்கள் (வளர்பிறை) |
| April 23 / சித்திரை 10 | Thursday / வியாழன் (வளர்பிறை) |
| April 30 / சித்திரை 17 | Thursday / வியாழன் (வளர்பிறை) |
April 2026 Tamil Nadu Govt Holidays
| Date | Day | Event |
|---|---|---|
| April 1 | Wednesday | Bank Year end Closing (For Banks Only) |
| April 3 | Friday | Good Friday |
| April 14 | Tuesday | Tamil New Year/ Dr. AmbedkarJayanthi |
Hindu Festivals in April 2026
| Date | Day | Event |
|---|---|---|
| April 1 | Wednesday | Panguni Uthiram |
| April 14 | Tuesday | Tamil New Year |
| April 16 | Thursday | Bodhayana Amavasi |
| April 17 | Friday | Sarva Amavasi |
| April 20 | Monday | Akshaya Tritiya |
| April 21 | Tuesday | Smat Sankara Jayanthi |
| April 26 | Sunday | Sri Vasavi Jayanthi |
| April 28 | Tuesday | Sri Meenakshi Thirukalayaman |
| April 30 | Thursday | Sri Narasimha Jayanthi, Kallalagar Ethir Seva |
Christian festivals in April 2026
| Date | Day | Event |
|---|---|---|
| April 2 | Thursday | Holy Thursday |
| April 3 | Friday | Good Friday |
| April 5 | Sunday | Easter Day |
Rahu Kalam / Kuligai / Yamagandam Timings
| Day | Rahu | Kuligai | Yamagandam |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | 04.30 - 06.00 | 03.00 - 04.30 | 12.00 - 01.30 |
| Monday | 07.30 - 09.00 | 01.30 - 03.00 | 10.30 - 12.00 |
| Tuesday | 03.00 - 04.30 | 12.00 - 01.30 | 09.00 - 10.30 |
| Wednesday | 12.00 - 01.30 | 10.30 - 12.00 | 07.30 - 09.00 |
| Thursday | 01.30 - 03.00 | 09.00 - 10.30 | 06.00 - 07.30 |
| Friday | 10.30 - 12.00 | 07.30 - 09.00 | 03.00 - 04.30 |
| Saturday | 09.00 - 10.30 | 06.00 - 07.30 | 01.30 - 03.00 |