Astrologger2026 Amavasya Dates (New Moon)
Amavasya, the no-moon day that ends each lunar month, is observed for holy bathing, charity and rites for ancestors (pitru tarpan). An Amavasya on Monday is Somvati and on Tuesday is Bhaumvati Amavasya. Dates below are computed for New Delhi.
| Date | Day | Name | Paksha / Month | Tithi Begins | Tithi Ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jan 2026 | Sun | Mauni Amavasya | Krishna · Pausha | 12:04 AM, 18 Jan | 1:22 AM, 19 Jan |
| 17 Feb 2026 | Tue | Bhaumvati Amavasya | Krishna · Magha | 5:34 PM, 16 Feb | 5:31 PM, 17 Feb |
| 19 Mar 2026 | Thu | Chaitra Amavasya | Krishna · Phalguna | 8:26 AM, 18 Mar | 6:53 AM, 19 Mar |
| 17 Apr 2026 | Fri | Vaishakha Amavasya | Krishna · Chaitra | 8:12 PM, 16 Apr | 5:22 PM, 17 Apr |
| 16 May 2026 | Sat | Jyeshtha Amavasya | Krishna · Vaishakha | 8:12 PM, 16 Apr | 1:31 AM, 17 May |
| 15 Jun 2026 | Mon | Somvati Amavasya | Krishna · Jyeshtha | 12:20 PM, 14 Jun | 8:24 AM, 15 Jun |
| 14 Jul 2026 | Tue | Bhaumvati Amavasya | Krishna · Ashadha | 6:50 PM, 13 Jul | 3:13 PM, 14 Jul |
| 12 Aug 2026 | Wed | Adhika Bhadrapada AmavasyaAdhika | Krishna · Shravana | 1:53 AM, 12 Aug | 11:06 PM, 12 Aug |
| 11 Sept 2026 | Fri | Bhadrapada Amavasya | Krishna · Shravana | 10:33 AM, 10 Sep | 8:57 AM, 11 Sep |
| 10 Oct 2026 | Sat | Mahalaya (Sarva Pitru) Amavasya | Krishna · Bhadrapada | 9:36 PM, 09 Oct | 9:20 PM, 10 Oct |
| 9 Nov 2026 | Mon | Somvati Amavasya | Krishna · Ashwina | 11:28 AM, 08 Nov | 12:32 PM, 09 Nov |
| 8 Dec 2026 | Tue | Bhaumvati Amavasya | Krishna · Kartika | 4:13 AM, 08 Dec | 6:22 AM, 09 Dec |
All dates & times computed for New Delhi (IST) with the Swiss Ephemeris + Lahiri ayanamsa — not copied. Sunrise/moonrise-dependent timings shift slightly by city.
Frequently asked questions
How many Amavasya are in 2026?+
There are 12 Amavasya in 2026 for the Delhi region — one at the end of each lunar month.
What is done on Amavasya?+
Amavasya is traditionally a day for a holy dip, charity, and shraddha/tarpan for departed ancestors. Mauni Amavasya (in Magha) is observed in silence.
What are Somvati and Bhaumvati Amavasya?+
An Amavasya that falls on a Monday is called Somvati Amavasya and on a Tuesday, Bhaumvati Amavasya — both considered especially auspicious.