October 2026 Tamil Calendar
Overview of October Month
- All Tamilnadu government and government aided schools will reopen on 5th October 2026 after Quarterly exam holidays.
- The bye-election for the Dharapuram (SC), Madurantakam (AC) Assembly constituency in Tamil Nadu is scheduled for October 6, 2026.
- Purattasi continues until Friday, 16th October 2026, and Aippasi (ஐப்பசி) begins on Saturday, 17th October 2026.
- Major festivals such as Navaratri, Ayudha Pooja, and Vijayadasami are celebrated across Tamil Nadu.
- Vijayadasami is considered an auspicious day for children to begin education (Vidyarambam).
- Half-yearly examinations are typically conducted in schools during October.
- The Northeast Monsoon usually begins toward the end of the month, significantly impacting agriculture.
Auspicious days in October 2026
| Auspicious days | Date and Day |
|---|---|
| Amavasai | 10 Saturday |
| Pournami | 25 Sunday |
| Kirthigai | 27 Tuesday |
| Thiruvonam | 19 Monday |
| Ekhadashi | 6 Tuesday, 22 Thursday |
| Shasti | 2 Friday, 16 Friday, 31 Saturday |
| Sankatahara Chaturti | 29 Thursday |
| Sivarathri | 9 Friday |
| Pradhosham | 8 Thursday, 23 Friday |
| Chaturthi | 14 Wednesday |
October Suba Muhurtham Dates 2026 (அக்டோபர் 2026 சுப முஹூர்த்த நாட்கள்)
| Date | Day |
|---|---|
| October 25 / ஐப்பசி 8 | Sunday / ஞாயிறு (வளர்பிறை) |
| October 30 /ஐப்பசி 13 | Friday / வெள்ளி |
October 2026 Tamil Nadu Govt Holidays
| Date | Day | Event |
|---|---|---|
| October 2 | Friday | Gandhi Jayanthi |
| October 19 | Monday | Saraswathi Poojai, Ayudha Poojai |
| October 20 | Tuesday | Vijaya Dhasami |
Hindu Festivals in October 2026
| Date | Day | Event |
|---|---|---|
| October 3 | Friday | Madhyashtami / மத்யாஷ்டமி |
| October 4 | Sunday | Avidava Navami / அவிதவா நவமி |
| October 10 | Saturday | Mahalaya Amavasya / மகாளய அமாவாசை |
| October 11 | Sunday | Navratri begins / நவராத்திரி ஆரம்பம் |
| October 18 | Sunday | Durga Ashtami / துர்க்காஷ்டமி |
| October 19 | Monday | Saraswati Puja / சரஸ்வதி பூஜை, Ayudha Puja / ஆயுத பூஜை |
| October 20 | Tuesday | Vijayadashami / விஜய தசமி |
| October 22 | Thursday | Rajaraja Chola's birthday celebration / ராஜராஜசோழன் சதய விழா |
| October 25 | Sunday | Annabhishekam Festival / அன்னாபிஷேக பெருவிழா |
Muslim festivals in February 2026
| Date | Day | Event |
|---|---|---|
| October 13 | Tuesday | Hazrat Umar's Birthday / ஹஸரத் உமார் பிறந்தநாள் |
Christian festivals in February 2026
| Date | Day | Event |
|---|---|---|
| October 28 | Wednesday | Arch Simon Unjud / அர்ச் சைமன் அன்ஜூட் |
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 |