Thai Masam 2026 | Thai Month in Tamil Calendar

Thai masam or Thai month or Thy masam is the tenth month as per the traditional Tamil Calendar. In 2026, Thai Masam begins on January 15 and ends on February 12.

This month is one of the auspicious months for Tamil speaking people all around the world. Some Tamil people celebrate the first day of Thai masam or Thai Pongal as the Tamil New Year day.

But traditional Tamil New Year day is celebrated as Puthandu which usually falls on Mesha Sankranti (Mesha Sankramana).

Thai masam is the favourite month for Lord Murugan and Lord Shiva. During the month, Murugan devotees carry Kavadis to Aarupadaiveedu (six abodes dedicated to Lord Murugan). Thai Pusam is one of the major festivals celebrated in Thai masam.

Maha Shivaratri is another big festival celebrated on Thai masa Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi day.

Thai Sukravaram or the Fridays in this month are very auspicious for Telugu speaking people settled in Tamil Nadu.

Important Tamil Festivals in Thai 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

Thai Masam 2026 dates, days…

15 January 2026 – Thai Masam Day 1

16 January 2026 – Thai Masam Day 2

17 January 2026 – Thai Masam Day 3

18 January 2026 – Thai Masam Day 4

19 January 2026 – Thai Masam Day 5

20 January 2026 – Thai Masam Day 6

21 January 2026 – Thai Masam Day 7

22 January 2026 – Thai Masam Day 8

23 January 2026 – Thai Masam Day 9

24 January 2026 – Thai Masam Day 10

25 January 2026 – Thai Masam Day 11

26 January 2026 – Thai Masam Day 12

27 January 2026 – Thai Masam Day 13

28 January 2026 – Thai Masam Day 14

29 January 2026 – Thai Masam Day 15

30 January 2026 – Thai Masam Day 16

31 January 2026 – Thai Masam Day 17

1 February 2026 – Thai Masam Day 18

2 February 2026 – Thai Masam Day 19

3 February 2026 – Thai Masam Day 20

4 February 2026 – Thai Masam Day 21

5 February 2026 – Thai Masam Day 22

6 February 2026 – Thai Masam Day 23

7 February 2026 – Thai Masam Day 24

8 February 2026 – Thai Masam Day 25

9 February 2026 – Thai Masam Day 26

10 February 2026 – Thai Masam Day 27

11 February 2026 – Thai Masam Day 28

12 February 2026 – Thai Masam Day 29