- By Ridam Sharma
- Wed, 01 Jul 2026 02:39 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
The Tamil Calendar July 2026 is packed with numerous fasting days, known as vratham and religious occasions observed by Tamil devotees in India and around the world. The month is especially spiritually significant, marked with holy occasions like Ekadashi, Pradosham, Amavasai, Pournami, and many other festivals observed by thousands of people across the state.
The first celebration for the month will begin on 3 July 2026, with Sankatahara Chaturthi, St Thomas Day, and Thiruvona Vratham. Then on 10 July 2026, devotees will observe Karthikai Vratham and Ekadashi. 11 July is one of the most significant days in the month, with Vaishnava Yogini Ekadashi and World Population Day marked for the day.
Complete List Of Festivals, Holidays And Important Days On Tamil Calendar For July 2026:
Date | Day | Events |
03 July 2026 | Fri | Sankatahara Chaturthi, St Thomas Day, Thiruvona Vratham |
10 July 2026 | Fri | Karthikai Vratham, Ekadashi |
11 July 2026 | Sat | Vaishnava Yogini Ekadashi, World Population Day |
12 July 2026 | Sun | Pradosham, Masa Shivaratri |
14 July 2026 | Tue | Amavasai |
15 July 2026 | Wed | Chandra Darshan, Ashadha Gupta Navratri |
16 July 2026 | Thu | Puri Ratha Yatra, Karka Sankranti |
17 July 2026 | Fri | Dakshinayana Punyakalam, Chaturthi Vratham, Sabarimala Nada Thurappu |
19 July 2026 | Sun | Shashti Vratham |
20 July 2026 | Mon | Sri Somavara Vratam |
25 July 2026 | Sat | Chathurmasya Vrata Arambham, Ekadashi |
26 July 2026 | Sun | Pradosham |
29 July 2026 | Wed | Pournami Viratam, Pournami, Vyasa Pooja |
30 July 2026 | Thu | Thiruvona Vratham |
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Mid-July is also packed with significant festivals and occasions. July 12th is celebrated as Pradosham and Masa Shivaratri. These festivals are commonly celebrated among Lord Shiva devotees. Amavasai is on July 14th; devotees conduct ancestral worship and rituals on this day. The 15th of July will witness Chandra Darshan and Ashadha Gupta Navratri.
Puri Ratha Yatra and Karka Sankranti are observed on the 16th of July, while Dakshinayana Punyakalam, Chaturthi Vratham and Sabarimala Nada Thurappu are marked for the 17th of July.
Shashti Vratham will be celebrated on 19th July. Sri Somavara Vratam is on the 20th of July. Chathurmasya Vrata Arambham and Ekadashi fall on 25th July, while Pradosham occurs on 26th July. Pournami Vratam, Pournami and Vyasa Pooja are observed on 29th July. Thiruvona Vratham is celebrated on 30th July.
Overall, the Tamil Calendar July 2026 holds several sacred and important dates which are celebrated widely among families, temple groups and devotees who showcase devotion through fasting.