With Onam already celebrated the previous month, September settles into a quieter but still festival-rich stretch on the Malayalam Calendar 2026 September (മലയാളം കലണ്ടർ 2026 സെപ്റ്റംബർ). The month carries two of the biggest pan-Indian festivals of the year — Krishna Janmashtami and Ganesh Chaturthi — alongside the Malayalam calendar’s own shift from Chingam into Kanni. This guide lays out every Vrat, Ekadashi, and Sankranti in the month, explained clearly, so you know exactly what falls when.
The month spans the tail end of Bhadrapada and the start of Ashwin on the North Indian Panchang, while Kerala’s own solar calendar moves from Chingam into Kanni around mid-month. Below is a simple, date-wise breakdown of everything worth knowing.
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September 2026 Malayalam Calendar at a Glance
| Date | Day | Occasion |
|---|---|---|
| September 4 | Friday | Krishna Janmashtami |
| September 7 | Monday | Aja Ekadashi |
| September 8 | Tuesday | Pradosh Vrat (Krishna Paksha) |
| September 9 | Wednesday | Masik Shivaratri |
| September 11 | Friday | Bhadrapada Amavasya |
| September 14 | Monday | Ganesh Chaturthi & Hartalika Teej |
| September 17 | Thursday | Kanni Sankranti |
| September 22 | Tuesday | Parsva (Parivartini) Ekadashi |
| September 24 | Thursday | Pradosh Vrat (Shukla Paksha) |
| September 25 | Friday | Anant Chaturdashi |
| September 26 | Saturday | Bhadrapada Purnima |
| September 29 | Tuesday | Sankashti Chaturthi |
Krishna Janmashtami, September 4: Lord Krishna’s Birth
Janmashtami marks the birth of Lord Krishna, the eighth avatar of Vishnu, and falls on Krishna Ashtami of Bhadrapada month. It’s worth knowing that the exact day can differ by tradition this year: households that follow the Smarta calendar mark it on September 4, when Ashtami prevails at midnight, while Vaishnava temples and ISKCON centres, which wait for Ashtami to overlap with Rohini Nakshatra, observe it a day later on September 5. Neither is wrong — it simply reflects which rule a family or temple follows. The fast is typically kept through the day and broken after the Nishita (midnight) Puja, or the next morning depending on tradition.
Aja Ekadashi, September 7
Also called Annada Ekadashi, this fast falls in the Krishna Paksha of Bhadrapada and is tied to the story of King Harishchandra, known for his unwavering truthfulness even through great hardship. Devotees believe observing this Ekadashi with sincerity helps dissolve deep-rooted karmic sins. As with all Ekadashis, rice and grains are avoided, with the fast broken the next morning after sunrise.
Pradosh Vrat, September 8
An evening fast for Lord Shiva, best observed during Pradosh Kaal — roughly the 90 minutes around sunset — with a visit to a Shiva temple where possible.
Masik Shivaratri, September 9
The monthly observance of Lord Shiva, falling on Chaturdashi, the day before Amavasya. Many devotees treat it as a smaller monthly rehearsal for Maha Shivaratri, offering water and Bilva leaves at a Shivling.
Bhadrapada Amavasya, September 11
This new moon day is traditionally set aside for Tarpan (offerings to ancestors) and charity. It also falls just three days before Ganesh Chaturthi, so many households use it to finish any pending cleaning or preparation at home before the festival begins.
Ganesh Chaturthi & Hartalika Teej, September 14: Ganpati Bappa Arrives
Ganesh Chaturthi, observed on Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturthi, marks the birth of Lord Ganesha and is one of the most widely celebrated festivals across India, with the ten-day Ganeshotsav running all the way to Anant Chaturdashi on September 25. Homes and public pandals bring in Ganesha idols, offer modaks, and perform daily aarti before the eventual Visarjan (immersion). The same date, September 14, is also Hartalika Teej, observed mainly by married and unmarried women in North and Central India, who keep a rigorous fast for a happy married life and the wellbeing of their husbands, praying to Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva.
Kanni Sankranti, September 17: Chingam Gives Way to Kanni
As the sun moves from Simha (Chingam) Rashi into Kanya (Kanni) Rashi, the Malayalam month of Kanni begins. With Onam and its Chingam festivities already behind Kerala by this point, Kanni is generally a quieter month agriculturally, associated with the paddy fields maturing after the monsoon planting season. Kanni also traditionally opens the window for temple-linked cultural events and local festivals across several Kerala districts through the autumn months.
Parsva (Parivartini) Ekadashi, September 22
This Ekadashi goes by a few different names depending on the tradition — Parsva, Parivartini, or Vamana Ekadashi — but all refer to the same day. It’s associated with the belief that Lord Vishnu turns over during his four-month yoga nidra on this date, which is why it’s also called Parivartini, meaning “the turning one.” As always, the fast avoids rice and grains and is broken the next morning.
Pradosh Vrat, September 24
The month’s second Pradosh Vrat, observed the same way as earlier in the month, with evening prayers to Lord Shiva during Pradosh Kaal.
Anant Chaturdashi, September 25: Ganesh Visarjan
Anant Chaturdashi closes the ten-day Ganeshotsav that began on Ganesh Chaturthi, with large-scale Ganesha Visarjan processions immersing idols in rivers, lakes, and the sea. The day separately honours Lord Vishnu in his Ananta form, and many devotees tie an Ananta Sutra (a sacred thread) around the wrist as part of the Ananta Vrat performed on this date.
Bhadrapada Purnima, September 26
The full moon of Bhadrapada month is considered a good day for an early holy bath, charity, and Satyanarayan Puja at home. In Kerala, this date this year also coincides with Sri Narayana Guru Samadhi Day, observed in memory of the social reformer and spiritual leader Sree Narayana Guru, with prayers and cultural programmes held at SNDP institutions and Sivagiri and other associated centres.
Sankashti Chaturthi, September 29
The monthly fourth-day fast for Lord Ganapati closes out the month, observed to clear obstacles before they turn into bigger problems. Devotees typically fast through the day and break it after sighting the moon in the evening.
Wedding and Griha Pravesh Muhurat in September 2026
September falls squarely inside Chaturmas, the four-month period that began in late July when Lord Vishnu is believed to enter his yoga nidra. During this stretch, weddings, Griha Pravesh, and most other Mangal Karyas are traditionally paused across North and Central India, since these ceremonies are believed to need Vishnu’s active blessing. Families with a ceremony to plan should hold off on fixing fresh dates this month and wait for Dev Uthani Ekadashi in late November, when the season reopens, confirming the exact date with a family astrologer closer to the time.
Reading the Panchang Beyond the Festival List
A Panchang isn’t only useful for spotting Vrat days — it also guides everyday choices like starting a new venture or beginning a journey. Each date carries its own Tithi, Nakshatra, and Nalla Neram (the Kerala equivalent of Choghadiya, marking favourable and unfavourable stretches of the day). If you’re using a printed Malayalam Panchang at home, look for these timing columns specific to your own district, since they’re usually listed separately from the main festival table.
Tips for Observing September’s Fasts
- Janmashtami: A day-long fast broken after Nishita Puja at midnight, or the next morning depending on your tradition.
- Aja and Parsva Ekadashi: Rice and grains are avoided, with the fast broken after sunrise the next day.
- Pradosh Vrat: Best observed with evening prayers roughly 90 minutes around sunset.
- Hartalika Teej: A demanding nirjala (waterless) fast in some traditions — those who are elderly, pregnant, or unwell should keep a lighter, fruit-based version instead.
Anyone managing a health condition should adapt any fast sensibly, and it’s always worth checking with a doctor before attempting a strict fast like Hartalika Teej or Janmashtami.
Why People Still Reach for a Printed Panchang
Whether it’s a Malayalam Panchang, Thakur Prasad, Lala Ramswaroop, or Kishore Jantri, printed almanacs remain popular across Indian households because they combine city-wise sunrise and sunset timings with Tithi, Nakshatra, and Nalla Neram details in one place. Families don’t check them once a year and set them aside — priests use them to fix Muhurats, and homemakers use them every single month to decide the right day for a Vrat. Since different publishers can occasionally list a date a day apart, due to small differences in local sunrise timing or which regional tradition they follow, it’s worth sticking to one trusted source through the year rather than mixing calendars.
September 2026 at a Glance
- Krishna Janmashtami: September 4
- Aja Ekadashi: September 7
- Bhadrapada Amavasya: September 11
- Ganesh Chaturthi & Hartalika Teej: September 14
- Kanni Sankranti: September 17
- Parsva Ekadashi: September 22
- Anant Chaturdashi: September 25
- Bhadrapada Purnima: September 26
- Sankashti Chaturthi: September 29
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Onam celebrated in September 2026? No. Onam’s main day, Thiruvonam, falls on August 26, 2026, so September this year is calendar-wise a normal month without Onam-related holidays.
When is Krishna Janmashtami in September 2026? It falls on Friday, September 4, 2026, for households following the Smarta tradition, and Saturday, September 5, for Vaishnava and ISKCON temples that wait for Rohini Nakshatra.
When is Ganesh Chaturthi in 2026? Ganesh Chaturthi falls on Monday, September 14, 2026, with the festival running through to Anant Chaturdashi on September 25.
What is Kanni Sankranti? Kanni Sankranti marks the sun’s entry into Kanya (Virgo) Rashi, which begins the Malayalam month of Kanni. In 2026, it falls on September 17.
How many Ekadashi fasts fall in September 2026? Two — Aja Ekadashi on September 7 and Parsva (also called Parivartini) Ekadashi on September 22.
Can I download the Malayalam Calendar 2026 September PDF for free? Yes. The PDF version, with the same Vrat and festival dates covered here, is free to download with no login required.