December 2026 carries the Telugu calendar through the final stretch of Margashirsha and into the start of Dhanurmasam, one of the most devotionally significant periods of the year for Vishnu worship. This Telugu Calendar December 2026 guide lists every major festival, vratham, and Panchangam date for the month based on traditional Telugu Panchang calculations, so you can plan poojas, fasting days, and family observances with confidence.
Alongside the familiar Ekadashi, Pradosha, and Purnima dates, this guide also covers Vivah Panchami and the start of Dhanurmasam — two events that carry real weight in Telugu households but are often missing from quick calendar listings.
Telugu Calendar Festivals and Panchangam Dates – December 2026
| Date | Day | తిథి / Tithi | పండుగ / Festival |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 4 | Friday | Krishna Ekadashi | Utpanna Ekadashi |
| Dec 6 | Sunday | Krishna Trayodashi | Ravi Pradosha Vratham |
| Dec 14 | Monday | Shukla Panchami | Vivah Panchami; Naga Panchami (Telugu) |
| Dec 16 | Wednesday | Dhanu Sankramana | Dhanurmasam Begins |
| Dec 20 | Sunday | Shukla Ekadashi | Mokshada Ekadashi (Vaikuntha Ekadashi) |
| Dec 21 | Monday | Shukla Dwadashi | Matsya Dwadashi; Soma Pradosha Vratham |
| Dec 23 | Wednesday | Pournami | Margashirsha Pournami Vratham |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Krishna Dwitiya | Christmas |
| Dec 26 | Saturday | Krishna Chaturthi | Sankashti Chaturthi (Akhuratha Sankashti) |
Download the Telugu Calendar 2026 December PDF
A printable Telugu Calendar December 2026 PDF, covering Dhanurmasam, Vaikuntha Ekadashi, and all the Panchangam dates listed above, is available for download. It’s designed for easy printing or saving to your phone, so you can check festival and fasting dates through the month at a glance. Treat it as a quick-reference guide and confirm exact tithi timings with your family Panchangam before finalizing any pooja or muhurtham.
Utpanna Ekadashi (December 4, 2026)
Utpanna Ekadashi falls on Friday, December 4, 2026, marking the Krishna Paksha Ekadashi of Margashirsha month. This is considered the origin point of all Ekadashi fasting, tied to the story of Goddess Ekadashi’s appearance from Lord Vishnu to defeat the demon Mura. Many devotees who wish to begin observing Ekadashi as a regular practice choose to start with this one, since it is regarded as the most fitting day to take up the vow. The fast is broken the next morning, December 5, after sunrise.
Ravi Pradosha Vratham (December 6, 2026)
Pradosha falls on Sunday, December 6, 2026, observed on the Trayodashi tithi and dedicated to Lord Shiva. Since it falls on a Sunday, it is called Ravi Pradosham. The most favourable worship window is the Pradosha Kaalam, roughly ninety minutes before and after sunset, when Lord Shiva is believed to be in his most graceful state.
Vivah Panchami and Naga Panchami (December 14, 2026)
December 14, 2026 carries two observances on the same tithi, Margashirsha Shukla Panchami. It is Vivah Panchami, the wedding anniversary of Lord Rama and Goddess Sita, commemorated with special fervour in Ayodhya and Janakpur, and marked elsewhere with recitations from the Ramayana. Traditionally, new weddings are avoided on this date out of respect for the occasion itself.
The same day is also observed in Telugu households as a regional Naga Panchami, distinct from the more widely known Shravana-month Naga Panchami, involving prayers to serpent deities for protection and family wellbeing.
Dhanurmasam Begins (December 16, 2026)
Dhanurmasam, one of the most sacred periods of the year for Vaishnavas, begins on December 16, 2026, when the Sun transits into Dhanu Rashi (Sagittarius), and continues until Makara Sankranti in mid-January 2027. Through this month, devotees rise before dawn for Brahma Muhurta worship of Lord Vishnu, considered especially potent during this period. Temples, including Tirumala, hold special daily programmes, and many households recite the Vishnu Sahasranama each morning. Auspicious functions such as weddings and griha pravesham are generally avoided during Dhanurmasam, with the month reserved for devotion rather than material undertakings.
Mokshada Ekadashi / Vaikuntha Ekadashi (December 20, 2026)
Mokshada Ekadashi, widely known in Telugu households as Vaikuntha Ekadashi, falls on Sunday, December 20, 2026, on the Shukla Paksha Ekadashi of Margashirsha month. This is considered one of the most sacred Ekadashis of the year, believed to open the doors of Vaikuntha, Lord Vishnu’s abode, to sincere devotees. Many temples hold a special Vaikuntha Dwara Darshanam on this day, and devotees observe a strict fast, breaking it only the following morning.
Matsya Dwadashi and Soma Pradosha Vratham (December 21, 2026)
The day after Vaikuntha Ekadashi, December 21, 2026, is Matsya Dwadashi, commemorating Lord Vishnu’s Matsya (fish) Avatar, and also Soma Pradosham, since it falls on a Monday. Pradosham falling on Somvar (Monday) is considered especially auspicious for Shiva worship, making this a double-observance day for many families.
Margashirsha Pournami Vratham (December 23, 2026)
Margashirsha Purnima, the full moon of the month, falls on Wednesday, December 23, 2026. This day is also observed in various traditions as Dattatreya Jayanti and Annapurna Jayanti, and is considered sacred to Lord Vishnu, Lord Shiva, and Goddess Lakshmi alike. Many devotees observe a fast through the day and perform Satyanarayana Puja in the evening.
Sankashti Chaturthi (December 26, 2026)
Sankashti Chaturthi, also known this cycle as Akhuratha Sankashti, falls on Saturday, December 26, 2026, on the Krishna Paksha Chaturthi tithi. This monthly fasting day is dedicated to Lord Ganesha, observed from sunrise until moonrise, and is regarded as a powerful remedy for removing obstacles. Devotees break the fast only after sighting the moon in the evening.
Christmas (December 25, 2026)
Christmas falls on Friday, December 25, 2026, right in the middle of Dhanurmasam this year. Many Telugu Christian families combine the season’s observances with the broader festive atmosphere of the month.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the major Telugu festivals in December 2026? December 2026 includes Utpanna Ekadashi (Dec 4), Ravi Pradosham (Dec 6), Vivah Panchami (Dec 14), the start of Dhanurmasam (Dec 16), Mokshada/Vaikuntha Ekadashi (Dec 20), Soma Pradosham (Dec 21), Margashirsha Pournami (Dec 23), and Sankashti Chaturthi (Dec 26).
When does Dhanurmasam start in 2026? Dhanurmasam begins on December 16, 2026, when the Sun enters Dhanu Rashi, and continues until Makara Sankranti in mid-January 2027.
When is Vaikuntha Ekadashi in December 2026? Vaikuntha Ekadashi, also called Mokshada Ekadashi, falls on Sunday, December 20, 2026.
Is there a Sankashti Chaturthi in December 2026? Yes, Sankashti Chaturthi falls on Saturday, December 26, 2026, on the Krishna Paksha Chaturthi tithi.
What is observed on December 14, 2026? December 14, 2026 is Vivah Panchami, the wedding anniversary of Rama and Sita, and is also observed as a regional Naga Panchami in Telugu households.
When is Margashirsha Purnima in 2026? Margashirsha Purnima falls on Wednesday, December 23, 2026, also observed as Dattatreya Jayanti in some traditions.