Purnima 2026: full list of dates and timings
Quick answer
There are 13 purnimas in 2026 (Delhi time). The next is Kartik Purnima on Tuesday, 24 November 2026 (in 21 days).
Key takeaways
- 13 purnimas in 2026, spread across 12 months.
- Purnima is listed on the day purnima is present at sunrise. If it touches no sunrise, it is listed on the day it begins, and that row says so. Some families keep the purnima fast the previous evening when purnima begins before moonrise, so every row also shows when the tithi starts and ends.
- Each row shows when the tithi starts and ends in Delhi time; abroad the date can shift.
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Purnima is the full moon tithi, the lunar day when the moon appears complete and round in the sky. Every month's Purnima carries its own meaning: one brings Guru Purnima, another Raksha Bandhan, others Sharad Purnima with its moonlit kheer or the holy dip of Kartik Purnima. In many homes the day is marked with the Satyanarayan katha (a devotional story and puja), a Purnima fast, a river bath and charity. People look up this list to plan a katha, a fast or a pilgrimage in advance. For every Purnima, the table shows when the tithi begins and ends, worked out in Delhi time. That lets you see whether Purnima starts in the evening or carries on into the next morning, so you can choose the day that fits your family's custom.
Purnima 2026 dates
| Date | Fast / tithi | Tithi starts | Tithi ends | Calendar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 JanSaturday | Pausha PurnimaShukla Paksha Purnima | 2 Jan, 6:53 PM | 3 Jan, 3:32 PM | Calendar |
| 1 FebSunday | Magha PurnimaShukla Paksha Purnima | 1 Feb, 5:53 AM | 2 Feb, 3:39 AM | Calendar |
| 3 MarTuesday | Phalguna PurnimaShukla Paksha Purnima | 2 Mar, 5:56 PM | 3 Mar, 5:07 PM | Calendar |
| 2 AprThursday | Chaitra PurnimaShukla Paksha Purnima | 1 Apr, 7:06 AM | 2 Apr, 7:41 AM | Calendar |
| 1 MayFriday | Vaishakha PurnimaShukla Paksha Purnima | 30 Apr, 9:12 PM | 1 May, 10:53 PM | Calendar |
| 31 MaySunday | Adhik Jyeshtha PurnimaShukla Paksha Purnima | 30 May, 11:58 AM | 31 May, 2:15 PM | Calendar |
| 29 JunMonday | Jyeshtha PurnimaShukla Paksha Purnima | 29 Jun, 3:06 AM | 30 Jun, 5:26 AM | Calendar |
| 29 JulWednesday | Ashadha PurnimaShukla Paksha Purnima | 28 Jul, 6:19 PM | 29 Jul, 8:05 PM | Calendar |
| 28 AugFriday | Shravana PurnimaShukla Paksha Purnima | 27 Aug, 9:09 AM | 28 Aug, 9:48 AM | Calendar |
| 26 SepSaturday | Bhadrapada PurnimaShukla Paksha Purnima | 25 Sep, 11:07 PM | 26 Sep, 10:18 PM | Calendar |
| 26 OctMonday | Ashwin PurnimaShukla Paksha Purnima | 25 Oct, 11:56 AM | 26 Oct, 9:41 AM | Calendar |
| 24 NovTuesday | Kartik PurnimaShukla Paksha Purnima | 23 Nov, 11:42 PM | 24 Nov, 8:23 PM | Calendar |
| 23 DecWednesday | Margashirsha PurnimaShukla Paksha PurnimaPurnima touches no sunrise (a kshaya tithi), so it is kept on the day it begins. At this day's sunrise the previous tithi was still running. | 23 Dec, 10:47 AM | 24 Dec, 6:58 AM | Calendar |
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Frequently asked questions
On which day should I keep the Purnima fast?
Most panchangs place Purnima on the day the Purnima tithi is present at sunrise, and our list follows that. But seeing the full moon matters for the fast, so if the tithi begins before moonrise on the previous day, many families keep the fast that evening instead. Check the start and end times in the table and choose the day according to your own family practice.
What can I eat during the Purnima vrat?
Most people keep a phalahar fast through the day, eating fruit, milk, curd, nuts, sabudana or dishes made with water chestnut flour. After offering water to the moon and finishing the evening puja, many families eat a simple sattvic meal, while some continue the fast until the next morning. Elderly, pregnant or unwell people often keep a lighter fast with milk and fruit.
When should the Satyanarayan katha be done on Purnima?
The Satyanarayan katha can be done at any time on Purnima, but many households prefer the evening, close to moonrise. Pick a day on which the Purnima tithi is actually present. If the tithi is split across two days, look at the start and end times in the table and settle the day with your family pandit, since customs vary from region to region.
Why is bathing in a river on Purnima considered important?
A dip in the Ganga or another sacred river on Purnima is considered especially meritorious, above all on the full moons of Magh, Vaishakh and Kartik. After the bath it is customary to give something in charity, such as grain, clothes, jaggery, sesame or whatever you can afford. Those who cannot reach a river often add a little Gangajal (Ganga water) to their bath at home and then give daan.
Why do the Purnima fast and Purnima bath sometimes fall on different days?
This happens when the Purnima tithi begins in the afternoon or evening of one day and runs into the next morning. The fast involves offering water to the moon, so it is kept on the evening when the full moon rises during Purnima. The bath and charity are morning rituals, so they follow the day when Purnima is present at sunrise. The times in the table make both days easy to spot.
How do I offer arghya to the moon on Purnima?
After moonrise, fill a small pot (lota) with clean water and add a little milk, a few grains of rice and some flowers. Face the moon and pour the water slowly in a steady stream while saying your prayer. Many families then light a lamp and do a short aarti. If clouds hide the moon, offering the water towards its direction is accepted in most traditions.