Makara Masam or Makaram month is the sixth month in Malayalam calendar of Kerala and other Malabar regions. In 2026, Makara Masam starts on January 14 with Makara Sankranti or transition of Sun into Makara rashi (Capricorn) and ends on February 12, 2026.
Makara vilakku or Makarajyothi festival in Sabarimala Ayyappa temple marks the beginning of Makaram month.
During Makaram month, some special celebrations are held in Goddess Bhagavathi temples in Kerala. Bharani nakshatram day in Makaram month is celebrated as Makara Bharani in Bhagavathi temples. Prathistana day is celebrated in Makara masa in many temples of Kerala.
Thaipusam is a popular festival dedicated to Lord Subramanya (Murugan). It is observed on Poosam day in Thaimasam of Tamil calendar. Next month in Malayalam calendar is Kumbha masam.
Makara masam coincides with Thai masam in Tamil calendar, Magh month in other lunar calendars.
Important Malayalam Festivals in Makara Masam 2026
Wednesday, 14 January 2026 – Makara Sankranti, Uttarayan Festival
Sunday, 18 January 2026 – Mauni Amavasya
Friday, 23 January 2026 – Vasant Panchami (Saraswati Pooja)
Sunday, 25 January 2026 – Ratha Saptami
Monday, 26 January 2026 – Bhishma Ashtami
Thursday, 29 January 2026 – Jaya Ekadashi
Sunday, 1 February 2026 – Magha Purnima
Wednesday, 12 February 2026 – Kumbha Sankranti, Vishnupathi Punyakalam
Makara Masam 2026 days, dates
14 January 2026 – Makaram Month 1201, Day 1
15 January 2026 – Makaram Month 1201, Day 2
16 January 2026 – Makaram Month 1201, Day 3
17 January 2026 – Makaram Month 1201, Day 4
18 January 2026 – Makaram Month 1201, Day 5
19 January 2026 – Makaram Month 1201, Day 6
20 January 2026 – Makaram Month 1201, Day 7
21 January 2026 – Makaram Month 1201, Day 8
22 January 2026 – Makaram Month 1201, Day 9
23 January 2026 – Makaram Month 1201, Day 10
24 January 2026 – Makaram Month 1201, Day 11
25 January 2026 – Makaram Month 1201, Day 12
26 January 2026 – Makaram Month 1201, Day 13
27 January 2026 – Makaram Month 1201, Day 14
28 January 2026 – Makaram Month 1201, Day 15
29 January 2026 – Makaram Month 1201, Day 16
30 January 2026 – Makaram Month 1201, Day 17
31 January 2026 – Makaram Month 1201, Day 18
1 February 2026 – Makaram Month 1201, Day 19
2 February 2026 – Makaram Month 1201, Day 20
3 February 2026 – Makaram Month 1201, Day 21
4 February 2026 – Makaram Month 1201, Day 22
5 February 2026 – Makaram Month 1201, Day 23
6 February 2026 – Makaram Month 1201, Day 24
7 February 2026 – Makaram Month 1201, Day 25
8 February 2026 – Makaram Month 1201, Day 26
9 February 2026 – Makaram Month 1201, Day 27
10 February 2026 – Makaram Month 1201, Day 28
11 February 2026 – Makaram Month 1201, Day 29
12 February 2026 – Makaram Month 1201, Day 30