Thaipusam 2027 Date — Saturday, February 20, 2027
When is Thaipusam in 2027? Thaipusam 2027 falls on Saturday, February 20, 2027.
Observance: Thai Pusam. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Sun, 1 February 2026 |
| 2027 | Sat, 20 February 2027 |
| 2028 | Thu, 10 February 2028 |
| 2029 | Tue, 30 January 2029 |
| 2030 | Mon, 18 February 2030 |
Hindu festivals around Thaipusam 2027
- Vasant Panchami 2027 date — Thu, 11 February 2027
- Maha Shivaratri 2027 date — Sat, 6 March 2027
- Holika Dahan 2027 date — Mon, 22 March 2027
- Holi 2027 date — Tue, 23 March 2027
- Pongal 2027 date — Fri, 15 January 2027
- Makar Sankranti 2027 date — Fri, 15 January 2027
- Ugadi 2027 date — Wed, 7 April 2027
- Gudi Padwa 2027 date — Wed, 7 April 2027
- Chaitra Navratri 2027 date — Wed, 7 April 2027
- Vishu 2027 date — Wed, 14 April 2027
- Baisakhi 2027 date — Wed, 14 April 2027
- Tamil Puthandu 2027 date — Wed, 14 April 2027
