Purnima Dates 2026
Purnima is considered sacred to Lord Vishnu, Lord Shiva, and the Moon God (Chandra). There are 12 Purnimas in a regular year, each named after the lunar month in which it falls — such as Kartik Purnima, Guru Purnima, and Sharad Purnima.
All times shown in: Asia/Kolkata
| Date | Name | Begins / Ends | Lunar Month | Paksha | Moon Phase | Moon Position | Action |
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| 03 Jan 2026 | — |
Begins: 02-Jan-2026 06:55 PM Friday
Ends: 03-Jan-2026 03:34 PM Saturday
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Pausha |
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Gemini 5.9°
Mrigashira (Pada 4)
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| 01 Feb 2026 | — |
Begins: 01-Feb-2026 05:54 AM Sunday
Ends: 02-Feb-2026 03:40 AM Monday
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Magha |
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Cancer 5.9°
Pushya (Pada 1)
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| 03 Mar 2026 | Holika Dahan |
Begins: 02-Mar-2026 05:57 PM Monday
Ends: 03-Mar-2026 05:09 PM Tuesday
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Phalguna |
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Leo 5.7°
Magha (Pada 2)
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| 02 Apr 2026 | — |
Begins: 01-Apr-2026 07:08 AM Wednesday
Ends: 02-Apr-2026 07:43 AM Thursday
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Chaitra |
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Virgo 5.1°
Uttara Phalguni (Pada 3)
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| 01 May 2026 | — |
Begins: 30-Apr-2026 09:14 PM Thursday
Ends: 01-May-2026 10:54 PM Friday
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Vaisakha |
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Libra 4.1°
Chitra (Pada 4)
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| 31 May 2026 | — |
Begins: 30-May-2026 11:59 AM Saturday
Ends: 31-May-2026 02:16 PM Sunday
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Adhika Jyeshtha |
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Scorpio 2.6°
Vishakha (Pada 4)
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| 29 Jun 2026 | — |
Begins: 29-Jun-2026 03:08 AM Monday
Ends: 30-Jun-2026 05:28 AM Tuesday
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Jyeshtha |
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Sagittarius 1.0°
Mula (Pada 1)
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| 29 Jul 2026 | Guru Purnima |
Begins: 28-Jul-2026 06:20 PM Tuesday
Ends: 29-Jul-2026 08:07 PM Wednesday
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Ashadha |
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Sagittarius 29.2°
Uttara Ashadha (Pada 1)
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| 28 Aug 2026 | Raksha Bandhan |
Begins: 27-Aug-2026 09:10 AM Thursday
Ends: 28-Aug-2026 09:49 AM Friday
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Shravana |
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Capricorn 27.7°
Dhanishta (Pada 2)
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| 26 Sep 2026 | — |
Begins: 25-Sep-2026 11:08 PM Friday
Ends: 26-Sep-2026 10:20 PM Saturday
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Bhadrapada |
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Aquarius 26.4°
Purva Bhadrapada (Pada 2)
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| 26 Oct 2026 | Kojagiri Purnima (Sharad Purnima) |
Begins: 25-Oct-2026 11:57 AM Sunday
Ends: 26-Oct-2026 09:43 AM Monday
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Ashvina |
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Pisces 25.6°
Revati (Pada 3)
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| 24 Nov 2026 | — |
Begins: 23-Nov-2026 11:44 PM Monday
Ends: 24-Nov-2026 08:24 PM Tuesday
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Kartika |
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Aries 25.2°
Bharani (Pada 4)
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| 23 Dec 2026 | — |
Begins: 23-Dec-2026 10:48 AM Wednesday
Ends: 24-Dec-2026 06:59 AM Thursday
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Margashirsha |
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Taurus 25.1°
Mrigashira (Pada 1)
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Purnima – Significance, Fasting Rules & Rituals
What is Purnima?
Purnima is the full moon day in the Hindu lunar calendar, occurring once every month on the 15th tithi of the Shukla Paksha, when the moon is fully illuminated.
What is the significance of Purnima?
Purnima is considered sacred to Lord Vishnu, Lord Shiva, and the Moon God (Chandra). It is believed that spiritual energy is at its peak on the full moon, making prayers and rituals especially effective.
How is the Purnima fast observed?
Devotees wake up early, take a holy bath, and observe a fast throughout the day. The fast is broken after moonrise by offering Arghya to the moon. Some devotees consume only fruits and milk, while others observe a strict nirjala (waterless) fast.
Which Purnima is the most important?
Several Purnimas carry special importance: Guru Purnima (Ashadha) honours spiritual teachers, Sharad Purnima (Ashvina) is associated with the descent of divine nectar from the moon, Buddha Purnima (Vaishakha) marks the birth of Gautama Buddha, and Kartik Purnima is one of the holiest days in the Hindu calendar.
What rituals are performed on Purnima?
Rituals on Purnima include taking a bath in a holy river, performing Satyanarayan Puja, offering milk and white flowers to the moon, reciting Vishnu Sahasranama, lighting lamps, and donating food or clothes to the needy.