Thaipusam 2026 Date — Sunday, February 1, 2026
When is Thaipusam in 2026? Thaipusam 2026 falls on Sunday, February 1, 2026.
Observance: Thai Pusam. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Other years: Thaipusam 2025 date · Thaipusam 2027 date
Thaipusam 2026 muhurat & timings — Delhi
| Sunrise | 07:09 am |
|---|---|
| Sunset | 06:00 pm |
| Moonrise | 05:27 pm |
| Brahma Muhurat | 05:24 am – 06:16 am |
| Abhijit Muhurat | 12:13 pm – 12:56 pm |
| Rahu Kaal (avoid) | 04:38 pm – 06:00 pm |
| Tithi at sunrise | Shukla Purnima |
| Nakshatra | Pushya |
These are the day’s general muhurats and Rahu Kaal for Delhi, computed from the AllMandir panchang. Festival puja timings vary by tradition and city — open the full panchang for Sun, 1 February 2026 or ask your local mandir.
Why we celebrate
Parvati gave Murugan vel on Pusam nakshatra — Tamil festival of Kavadi and penance.
How it is celebrated
Kavadi attam, pal kudam, Murugan temple processions to Palani and Thaipusam sites.
Puja timing
Pusam nakshatra day in Thai month (Tamil calendar).
Foods & offerings
Panchamrit, fruits; many observe fast carrying kavadi.
Rituals
- Prepare kavadi or carry paal kudam.
- Walk to Murugan temple.
- Shave head offering optional.
Thaipusam dates by year
| Year | Date & day |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Thaipusam 2025 date |
| 2026 | Sun, 1 February 2026 |
| 2027 | Thaipusam 2027 date |
| 2028 | Thaipusam 2028 date |
Hindu festivals around Thaipusam 2026
- Vasant Panchami 2026 date — Fri, 23 January 2026
- Maha Shivaratri 2026 date — Sun, 15 February 2026
- Pongal 2026 date — Wed, 14 January 2026
- Makar Sankranti 2026 date — Wed, 14 January 2026
- Holika Dahan 2026 date — Tue, 3 March 2026
- Holi 2026 date — Wed, 4 March 2026
- Ugadi 2026 date — Thu, 19 March 2026
- Gudi Padwa 2026 date — Thu, 19 March 2026
- Chaitra Navratri 2026 date — Thu, 19 March 2026
- Ram Navami 2026 date — Fri, 27 March 2026
- Hanuman Jayanti 2026 date — Thu, 2 April 2026
- Vishu 2026 date — Tue, 14 April 2026
Thaipusam 2026 puja & muhurat timings in major cities
| City | Abhijit Muhurat | Rahu Kaal (avoid) | Sunrise | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi | 12:13 pm – 12:56 pm | 04:38 pm – 06:00 pm | 07:09 am | 06:00 pm |
| Mumbai | 12:29 pm – 01:14 pm | 05:06 pm – 06:31 pm | 07:12 am | 06:31 pm |
| Bengaluru | 12:10 pm – 12:56 pm | 04:53 pm – 06:20 pm | 06:45 am | 06:20 pm |
| Chennai | 11:59 am – 12:45 pm | 04:42 pm – 06:09 pm | 06:35 am | 06:09 pm |
| Hyderabad | 12:06 pm – 12:52 pm | 04:45 pm – 06:11 pm | 06:48 am | 06:11 pm |
| Kolkata | 11:27 am – 12:12 pm | 04:01 pm – 05:24 pm | 06:15 am | 05:24 pm |
Times come from each city’s own sunrise, sunset and panchang for Sun, 1 February 2026.
Thaipusam 2026 FAQ
What time is Abhijit Muhurat on Thaipusam 2026 in Delhi?
Abhijit Muhurat in Delhi on Sun, 1 February 2026 is 12:13 pm – 12:56 pm (local time, AllMandir panchang). See the table for other cities.
