In the Tamil calendar, the Krithigai star is an important event that occurs each month. The day when the moon aligns with the Krithigai star is considered auspicious, and it is celebrated as a monthly festival known as “Monthly Krithigai” or “Monthly Kartigai.”
This monthly celebration is dedicated to Lord Murugan, a deity worshipped for his bravery and wisdom. Devotees observe special rituals, offer prayers, light lamps, and visit temples to seek Lord Murugan’s blessings. The rituals and customs followed during Monthly Krithigai are similar to those of the annual Krithigai festival.
The exact date of Monthly Krithigai varies each month based on the alignment of the moon with the Krithigai star in the Tamil month of Karthigai. We have listed out the specific date of Monthly Krithigai for each month starting from January to December
Karthigai (Krithigai) 2026 Date - January to December
| Date | Day | Name of Festival |
|---|---|---|
| January 27 2026 | Tuesday | Masik Karthigai |
| February 23 2026 | Monday | Masik Karthigai |
| March 23 2026 | Monday | Masik Karthigai |
| April 19 2026 | Sunday | Masik Karthigai |
| May 16 2026 | Saturday | Masik Karthigai |
| June 13 2026 | Saturday | Masik Karthigai |
| July 10 2026 | Friday | Masik Karthigai |
| August 6 2026 | Thursday | Masik Karthigai |
| September 3 2026 | Thursday | Masik Karthigai |
| September 30 2026 | Wednesday | Masik Karthigai |
| October 27 2026 | Tuesday | Masik Karthigai |
| November 24 2026 | Tuesday | Karthigai Deepam |
| December 21 2026 | Monday | Masik Karthigai |