Malayalam calendar vocabulary guide
Days, Months and Malayalam Calendar: Audio, Daily Sentences and Printable Guide
Learn the days and months in Malayalam with Malayalam script, easy pronunciation, spoken short forms and everyday examples. This guide also explains the difference between Gregorian months and the twelve traditional Malayalam calendar months.
Days of the week in Malayalam
The full weekday name ends in ആഴ്ച (aazhcha), meaning “week”. In everyday speech and calendars, you will also hear shorter forms such as തിങ്കൾ and വെള്ളി.
Listen to full and short spoken forms.
| English | Full Malayalam | Short form | Pronunciation | Short pronunciation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | ഞായറാഴ്ച | ഞായർ | njaayaraazhcha | njaayar |
| Monday | തിങ്കളാഴ്ച | തിങ്കൾ | thinkalaazhcha | thinkal |
| Tuesday | ചൊവ്വാഴ്ച | ചൊവ്വ | chovvaazhcha | chovva |
| Wednesday | ബുധനാഴ്ച | ബുധൻ | budhanaazhcha | budhan |
| Thursday | വ്യാഴാഴ്ച | വ്യാഴം | vyaazhaazhcha | vyaazham |
| Friday | വെള്ളിയാഴ്ച | വെള്ളി | velliyaazhcha | velli |
| Saturday | ശനിയാഴ്ച | ശനി | shaniyaazhcha | shani |
Three useful weekday patterns
On Monday
തിങ്കളാഴ്ച
thinkalaazhcha
Malayalam often uses the weekday directly without a separate word for “on”.
Next Friday
അടുത്ത വെള്ളിയാഴ്ച
adutha velliyaazhcha
Last Saturday
കഴിഞ്ഞ ശനിയാഴ്ച
kazhinja shaniyaazhcha
Gregorian months in Malayalam
Gregorian month names are mostly borrowed and written in Malayalam script. The pronunciation remains close to English, though natural Malayalam speech may adapt some sounds.
Listen from January to December.
| # | English month | Malayalam script | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | January | ജനുവരി | januvari |
| 2 | February | ഫെബ്രുവരി | februvari |
| 3 | March | മാർച്ച് | March |
| 4 | April | ഏപ്രിൽ | April |
| 5 | May | മേയ് | May |
| 6 | June | ജൂൺ | June |
| 7 | July | ജൂലൈ | July |
| 8 | August | ഓഗസ്റ്റ് | August |
| 9 | September | സെപ്റ്റംബർ | September |
| 10 | October | ഒക്ടോബർ | October |
| 11 | November | നവംബർ | November |
| 12 | December | ഡിസംബർ | December |
The twelve Malayalam calendar months
The traditional Kerala solar calendar is commonly called the Malayalam calendar or Kollavarsham. Chingam is treated as the first month of the Malayalam Era year. Each month overlaps parts of two Gregorian months, and the exact changeover date can vary slightly by year.
Listen to Chingam through Karkkadakam.
| # | Malayalam month | Pronunciation | Approximate Gregorian period | Useful cultural note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ചിങ്ങം | chingam | August–September | Malayalam Era year begins; Onam season |
| 2 | കന്നി | kanni | September–October | Autumn period; festival dates vary by lunar calendar |
| 3 | തുലാം | thulaam | October–November | Northeast monsoon period in much of Kerala |
| 4 | വൃശ്ചികം | vrischikam | November–December | Mandala pilgrimage season begins |
| 5 | ധനു | dhanu | December–January | Cooler season; temple festivals vary locally |
| 6 | മകരം | makaram | January–February | Makaravilakku season |
| 7 | കുംഭം | kumbham | February–March | Temple-festival season; dates vary |
| 8 | മീനം | meenam | March–April | Pooram and temple-festival period in many places |
| 9 | മേടം | medam | April–May | Vishu falls on Medam 1 |
| 10 | ഇടവം | idavam | May–June | Pre-monsoon and early monsoon period |
| 11 | മിഥുനം | mithunam | June–July | Southwest monsoon period |
| 12 | കർക്കടകം | karkkadakam | July–August | Karkkadaka month traditions and monsoon season |
Do not use approximate ranges to calculate a ceremony or official date. Consult the relevant year’s official calendar or a qualified calendar source. For example, see the Kerala Government Calendar 2026.
Essential Malayalam date and calendar words
| English | Malayalam | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| today | ഇന്ന് | innu |
| yesterday | ഇന്നലെ | innale |
| tomorrow | നാളെ | naale |
| day | ദിവസം | divasam |
| week | ആഴ്ച | aazhcha |
| month | മാസം | maasam |
| year | വർഷം | varsham |
| date | തീയതി | theeyathi |
| calendar | കലണ്ടർ | calendar |
| holiday | അവധി | avadhi |
| this week | ഈ ആഴ്ച | ee aazhcha |
| next month | അടുത്ത മാസം | adutha maasam |
| last year | കഴിഞ്ഞ വർഷം | kazhinja varsham |
To say dates and ages confidently, pair this guide with Malayalam numbers from 1 to 100.
30 daily sentences using days and months in Malayalam
Listen first, repeat aloud and then replace the weekday, month or date with information from your own calendar.
Slow and natural-speed practice.
Continue with these daily Malayalam conversation phrases when you can use the calendar sentences without reading.
Download the printable Malayalam calendar guide
The printable pack should include weekday flashcards, Gregorian and Malayalam month charts, sentence-completion exercises and a blank monthly planner.
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Frequently asked questions
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About the author
Jobin MJ
Jobin MJ is the founder and pedagogy specialist at Decode Malayalam. He develops practical resources that help children, NRI families and beginners use Malayalam confidently in everyday situations.
Originally published: 27 May 2024 · Last updated: 21 August 2026 · Reviewed by: Jobin MJ
