Overview of March Month
- The Tamil month Maasi (மாசி) continues into March and ends on Saturday, 14th March 2026, followed by Panguni (பங்குனி) beginning on Sunday, 15th March 2026. Maasi is spiritually significant, while Panguni is associated with divine wedding festivals and temple celebrations.
- Panguni Uthiram is one of the major temple festivals observed across Tamil Nadu, especially in Murugan temples such as Palani and Thiruchendur.
- March is academically important in Tamil Nadu. Class 10, 11, and 12 Public Examinations typically begin during this month under the Tamil Nadu State Board, making it a crucial period for students and families.
- With the approaching Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2026 (expected around April–May 2026), political activities, campaign announcements, and public meetings are likely to intensify during March.
- Climatically, March marks the gradual rise in temperature as Tamil Nadu transitions into peak summer.
Auspicious days in March 2026
| Auspicious days | Date and Day |
|---|---|
| Amavasai | 18 Wednesday |
| Pournami | 3 Tuesday |
| Kirthigai | 23 Monday |
| Thiruvonam | 15 Sunday |
| Ekhadashi | 15 Sunday, 29 Sunday |
| Shasti | 9 Monday, 24 Tuesday |
| Sankatahara Chaturti | 6 Friday |
| Sivarathri | 17 Tuesday |
| Pradhosham | 1 Sunday, 16 Monday, 30 Monday |
| Chaturthi | 22 Sunday |
March Suba Muhurtham Dates 2026 (பிப்ரவரி 2026 சுப முகூர்த்த நாட்கள்)
| Date | Day |
|---|---|
| March 5 / மாசி 21 | Thursday / வியாழன் |
| March 6 / மாசி 22 | Friday / வெள்ளி |
| March 8 / மாசி 24 | Sunday / ஞாயிறு |
| March 15 / பங்குனி 1 | Sunday / ஞாயிறு |
| March 16 / பங்குனி 2 | Monday / திங்கள் |
| March 25 / பங்குனி 11 | Wednesday / புதன் (வளர்பிறை) |
March 2026 Tamil Nadu Govt Holidays
| Date | Day | Event |
|---|---|---|
| March 19 | Thursday | Telugu New Year |
| March 21 | Saturday | Ramzan |
| March 30 | Monday | Mahavir Jayanti |
Hindu Festivals in March 2026
| Date | Day | Event |
|---|---|---|
| March 2 | Monday | Masi Magam |
| March 3 | Tuesday | Holi Festival |
| March 14 | Saturday | Karadaiyan Nombu |
| March 19 | Thursday | Telugu New Year, Ugadi Festival |
| March 27 | Friday | Rama Navami |
Muslim festivals in March 2026
| Date | Day | Event |
|---|---|---|
| March 4 | Tuesday | Hazrath Thable Alam Badusha |
| March 10 | Tuesday | Mawlana Ali Urs |
| March 16 | Monday | Lailatul Qadr |
| March 21 | Saturday | Ramzan |
Christian festivals in March 2026
| Date | Day | Event |
|---|---|---|
| March 1 | Sunday | Arch David |
| March 29 | Sunday | Palm Sunday |
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 |