Tamil Muhurtham Dates – Complete Guide for Auspicious Days
Planning a wedding or any important function? Choosing the right time is very important in Tamil tradition. This is where Tamil Muhurtham plays a key role.
On this page, you will find everything about Tamil Muhurtham, including meaning, importance, and how to check the best dates for your special events.
What is Tamil Muhurtham?
Tamil Muhurtham means an auspicious date and time selected for important events like marriage, housewarming, and other ceremonies.
These timings are calculated using the Tamil Panchangam, which studies the position of the sun, moon, and stars to find the most favorable moment.
A good Muhurtham is believed to bring:
- Happiness
- Prosperity
- Positive energy
- Success in new beginnings
Tamil Muhurtham Dates (Month-wise)
We provide updated Muhurtham dates for every month so you can easily plan your events.
January 2026 – Auspicious Dates
| Date | Tamil Month | Day | Moon Phase |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 January | Thai (தை) | Wednesday (புதன்) | Valarpirai (வளர்பிறை) |
February 2026 – Auspicious Dates
| Date | Tamil Month | Day | Moon Phase |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06 February | Thai (தை) | Friday (வெள்ளி) | Theipirai (தேய்பிறை) |
| 08 February | Thai (தை) | Sunday (ஞாயிறு) | Theipirai (தேய்பிறை) |
| 13 February | Masi (மாசி) | Friday (வெள்ளி) | Theipirai (தேய்பிறை) |
| 15 February | Masi (மாசி) | Sunday (ஞாயிறு) | Theipirai (தேய்பிறை) |
| 16 February | Masi (மாசி) | Monday (திங்கள்) | Theipirai (தேய்பிறை) |
| 20 February | Masi (மாசி) | Friday (வெள்ளி) | Valarpirai (வளர்பிறை) |
March 2026 – Auspicious Dates
| Date | Tamil Month | Day | Moon Phase |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05 March | Masi (மாசி) | Thursday (வியாழன்) | Theipirai (தேய்பிறை) |
| 06 March | Masi (மாசி) | Friday (வெள்ளி) | Theipirai (தேய்பிறை) |
| 08 March | Masi (மாசி) | Sunday (ஞாயிறு) | Theipirai (தேய்பிறை) |
| 15 March | Panguni (பங்குனி) | Sunday (ஞாயிறு) | Theipirai (தேய்பிறை) |
| 16 March | Panguni (பங்குனி) | Monday (திங்கள்) | Theipirai (தேய்பிறை) |
| 25 March | Panguni (பங்குனி) | Wednesday (புதன்) | Valarpirai (வளர்பிறை) |
April 2026 – Auspicious Dates
| Date | Tamil Month | Day | Moon Phase |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06 April | Panguni (பங்குனி) | Monday (திங்கள்) | Theipirai (தேய்பிறை) |
| 12 April | Panguni (பங்குனி) | Sunday (ஞாயிறு) | Theipirai (தேய்பிறை) |
| 13 April | Panguni (பங்குனி) | Monday (திங்கள்) | Theipirai (தேய்பிறை) |
| 16 April | Chithirai (சித்திரை) | Thursday (வியாழன்) | Theipirai (தேய்பிறை) |
| 20 April | Chithirai (சித்திரை) | Monday (திங்கள்) | Valarpirai (வளர்பிறை) |
| 23 April | Chithirai (சித்திரை) | Thursday (வியாழன்) | Valarpirai (வளர்பிறை) |
| 30 April | Chithirai (சித்திரை) | Thursday (வியாழன்) | Valarpirai (வளர்பிறை) |
May 2026 – Auspicious Dates
| Date | Tamil Month | Day | Moon Phase |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08 May | Chithirai (சித்திரை) | Friday (வெள்ளி) | Theipirai (தேய்பிறை) |
| 13 May | Chithirai (சித்திரை) | Wednesday (புதன்) | Theipirai (தேய்பிறை) |
| 14 May | Chithirai (சித்திரை) | Thursday (வியாழன்) | Theipirai (தேய்பிறை) |
| 18 May | Vaikasi (வைகாசி) | Monday (திங்கள்) | Valarpirai (வளர்பிறை) |
| 28 May | Vaikasi (வைகாசி) | Thursday (வியாழன்) | Valarpirai (வளர்பிறை) |
| 29 May | Vaikasi (வைகாசி) | Friday (வெள்ளி) | Valarpirai (வளர்பிறை) |
June 2026 – Auspicious Dates
| Date | Tamil Month | Day | Moon Phase |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04 June | Vaikasi (வைகாசி) | Thursday (வியாழன்) | Theipirai (தேய்பிறை) |
| 07 June | Vaikasi (வைகாசி) | Sunday (ஞாயிறு) | Theipirai (தேய்பிறை) |
| 17 June | Aani (ஆனி) | Wednesday (புதன்) | Valarpirai (வளர்பிறை) |
| 18 June | Aani (ஆனி) | Thursday (வியாழன்) | Valarpirai (வளர்பிறை) |
| 24 June | Aani (ஆனி) | Wednesday (புதன்) | Valarpirai (வளர்பிறை) |
| 25 June | Aani (ஆனி) | Thursday (வியாழன்) | Valarpirai (வளர்பிறை) |
July 2026 – Auspicious Dates
| Date | Tamil Month | Day | Moon Phase |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02 July | Aani (ஆனி) | Thursday (வியாழன்) | Theipirai (தேய்பிறை) |
| 05 July | Aani (ஆனி) | Sunday (ஞாயிறு) | Theipirai (தேய்பிறை) |
| 12 July | Aani (ஆனி) | Sunday (ஞாயிறு) | Theipirai (தேய்பிறை) |
August 2026 – Auspicious Dates
| Date | Tamil Month | Day | Moon Phase |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 August | Aavani (ஆவணி) | Sunday (ஞாயிறு) | Valarpirai (வளர்பிறை) |
| 30 August | Aavani (ஆவணி) | Sunday (ஞாயிறு) | Theipirai (தேய்பிறை) |
| 31 August | Aavani (ஆவணி) | Monday (திங்கள்) | Theipirai (தேய்பிறை) |
September 2026 – Auspicious Dates
| Date | Tamil Month | Day | Moon Phase |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07 September | Aavani (ஆவணி) | Monday (திங்கள்) | Theipirai (தேய்பிறை) |
| 13 September | Aavani (ஆவணி) | Sunday (ஞாயிறு) | Valarpirai (வளர்பிறை) |
| 17 September | Aavani (ஆவணி) | Thursday (வியாழன்) | Theipirai (தேய்பிறை) |
October 2026 – Auspicious Dates
| Date | Tamil Month | Day | Moon Phase |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 October | Aippasi (ஐப்பசி) | Sunday (ஞாயிறு) | Valarpirai (வளர்பிறை) |
| 30 October | Aippasi (ஐப்பசி) | Friday (வெள்ளி) | Theipirai (தேய்பிறை) |
November 2026 – Auspicious Dates
| Date | Tamil Month | Day | Moon Phase |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 November | Aippasi (ஐப்பசி) | Sunday (ஞாயிறு) | Theipirai (தேய்பிறை) |
| 11 November | Aippasi (ஐப்பசி) | Wednesday (புதன்) | Valarpirai (வளர்பிறை) |
| 13 November | Aippasi (ஐப்பசி) | Friday (வெள்ளி) | Valarpirai (வளர்பிறை) |
| 15 November | Aippasi (ஐப்பசி) | Sunday (ஞாயிறு) | Valarpirai (வளர்பிறை) |
| 16 November | Aippasi (ஐப்பசி) | Monday (திங்கள்) | Valarpirai (வளர்பிறை) |
| 20 November | Karthikai (கார்த்திகை) | Friday (வெள்ளி) | Valarpirai (வளர்பிறை) |
| 29 November | Karthikai (கார்த்திகை) | Sunday (ஞாயிறு) | Theipirai (தேய்பிறை) |
December 2026 – Auspicious Dates
| Date | Tamil Month | Day | Moon Phase |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04 December | Karthikai (கார்த்திகை) | Friday (வெள்ளி) | Theipirai (தேய்பிறை) |
| 06 December | Karthikai (கார்த்திகை) | Sunday (ஞாயிறு) | Theipirai (தேய்பிறை) |
| 10 December | Karthikai (கார்த்திகை) | Thursday (வியாழன்) | Valarpirai (வளர்பிறை) |
| 13 December | Karthikai (கார்த்திகை) | Sunday (ஞாயிறு) | Valarpirai (வளர்பிறை) |
| 14 December | Karthikai (கார்த்திகை) | Monday (திங்கள்) | Valarpirai (வளர்பிறை) |
Why Muhurtham is Important in Tamil Culture
In Tamil tradition, no major event is planned without checking the Muhurtham. It is deeply connected with astrology and belief systems.
People use Muhurtham for:
- Marriage ceremonies
- Engagement functions
- Housewarming (Gruhapravesam)
- Starting a new business
- Naming ceremonies
A carefully selected Muhurtham ensures that the event happens at the most positive time.
How Tamil Muhurtham is Calculated
Muhurtham dates are not random. They are calculated based on important Panchangam elements:
- Tithi (Lunar Day)
- Nakshatra (Star)
- Vara (Day of the Week)
- Yoga & Karana
- Moon phase (Valarpirai / Theipirai)
These five elements together help astrologers choose the best time for any activity.
Valarpirai vs Theipirai
Understanding moon phases is important in Muhurtham selection:
- Valarpirai (Waxing Moon)
- Considered highly auspicious
- Best for marriages and new beginnings
- Theipirai (Waning Moon)
- Used for certain rituals
- Less preferred for major events
Best Tamil Months for Muhurtham
Not all months are equally good for weddings. Some Tamil months are considered more favorable:
- Thai (தை)
- Masi (மாசி)
- Panguni (பங்குனி)
- Vaikasi (வைகாசி)
These months usually have more Subha Muhurtham dates, making them ideal for marriages.
How to Choose the Right Muhurtham
Here are simple tips to select the best Muhurtham:
- Match with your Rasi and Nakshatra
- Prefer Valarpirai days
- Avoid Rahu Kalam & Yamagandam
- Consult a priest or astrologer if needed
- Check family traditions
Modern Use of Muhurtham
Even today, many families follow Muhurtham strictly. It is still used for:
- Weddings
- Business openings
- Property purchase
- Travel planning
Despite modern life, Tamil people continue to trust Panchangam-based timings for better results.
Final Thoughts
Tamil Muhurtham is not just a date — it is a belief system that connects tradition, astrology, and daily life.
Choosing the right Muhurtham can bring peace, positivity, and success to your important moments.