Tamil Calendar 2026 August (ஆடி-ஆவணி நாட்காட்டி) பராபவ வருடம்
Overview of August Month
- Aadi continues until Sunday, 16th August 2026, followed by Avani (ஆவணி) beginning on Monday, 17th August 2026.
- Important festivals such as Avani Avittam, Krishna Jayanthi, and Vinayagar Chaturthi are observed.
- Independence Day (15th August) is celebrated with official ceremonies across Tamil Nadu schools and government institutions.
- Educational institutions stabilize their academic schedules with internal assessments and semester planning.
Auspicious days in August 2026
| Auspicious days | Date and Day |
|---|---|
| Amavasai | 12 Wednesday |
| Pournami | 27 Thursday |
| Kirthigai | 6 Thursday |
| Thiruvonam | 26 Wednesday |
| Ekhadashi | 9 Sunday, 23 Sunday |
| Shasti | 4 Tuesday, 18 Tuesday |
| Sankatahara Chaturti | 2 Tuesday, 31 Monday |
| Sivarathri | 11 Tuesday |
| Pradhosham | 10 Monday, 25 Tuesday |
| Chaturthi | 16 Sunday |
August Suba Muhurtham Dates 2026 (ஆகஸ்ட் 2026 சுப முஹூர்த்த நாட்கள்)
| Date | Day |
|---|---|
| August 23 / ஆவணி 6 | Sunday / ஞாயிறு |
| August 30 / ஆவணி 13 | Sunday / ஞாயிறு |
| August 31 / ஆவணி 14 | Monday / திங்கள் |
August 2026 Tamil Nadu Govt Holidays
| Date | Day | Event |
|---|---|---|
| August 15 | Saturday | Independence Day (சுதந்திர தினம்) |
| August 26 | Wednesday | Milad un-Nabi (மிலாடி நபி) |
Hindu Festivals in August 2026
| Date | Day | Event |
|---|---|---|
| August 3 | Monday | Aadi Perukku (ஆடிப்பெருக்கு) |
| August 12 | Wednesday | Aadi Amavasai (ஆடி அமாவசை) |
| August 14 | Friday | Thiruvadipooram (திருவாடிப்பூரம்) |
| August 16 | Sunday | Naga Chaturthi (நாக சதுர்த்தி) |
| August 17 | Monday | Garuda Panchami (கருட பஞ்சமி), Naga Panchami (நாக பஞ்சமி) |
| August 21 | Friday | Varalaxmi Viradham (வரலட்சுமி விரதம்) |
| August 26 | Wednesday | Onam Festival (ஓணம் பண்டிகை) |
| August 27 | Thursday | Aavani Avittam (ஆவணி அவிட்டம்) |
| August 28 | Friday | Gayathri Jabam (காயத்திரி ஜெபம்) |
| August 31 | Monday | Maha Sankatahara Chaturti (மஹா சங்கடஹர சதுர்த்தி) |
Muslim festivals in August 2026
| Date | Day | Event |
|---|---|---|
| August 12 | Wednesday | Akeersaar Shmba (அக்கீர்சார் சம்பா) |
| August 26 | Wednesday | Milad un-Nabi (மிலாடி நபி) |
Christian festivals in August 2026
| Date | Day | Event |
|---|---|---|
| February 1 | Sunday | Karthar Rupam maariya Dhinam (கர்த்தர் ரூபம் மாறிய தினம்) |
| February 2 | Monday | Devamadha Motcharikana Thirunaal (தேவமத மோட்சத்திற்கான திருநாள்) |
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 |