Astrologger2026 Purnima Dates (Full Moon)
Purnima, the full-moon day of each lunar month, is a day of vrat, holy bathing and charity. Several are major festivals — Buddha Purnima, Guru Purnima, Sharad Purnima and Kartik Purnima. Dates below are computed for New Delhi.
| Date | Day | Name | Paksha / Month | Tithi Begins | Tithi Ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Jan 2026 | Sat | Pausha Purnima | Shukla · Pausha | 6:54 PM, 02 Jan | 3:33 PM, 03 Jan |
| 1 Feb 2026 | Sun | Magha Purnima | Shukla · Magha | 6:54 PM, 02 Jan | 3:39 AM, 02 Feb |
| 3 Mar 2026 | Tue | Phalguna Purnima | Shukla · Phalguna | 5:56 PM, 02 Mar | 5:08 PM, 03 Mar |
| 2 Apr 2026 | Thu | Chaitra Purnima | Shukla · Chaitra | 7:06 AM, 01 Apr | 7:42 AM, 02 Apr |
| 1 May 2026 | Fri | Adhika Vaishakha PurnimaAdhika | Shukla · Vaishakha | 9:13 PM, 30 Apr | 10:53 PM, 01 May |
| 31 May 2026 | Sun | Buddha Purnima | Shukla · Vaishakha | 11:58 AM, 30 May | 2:15 PM, 31 May |
| 29 Jun 2026 | Mon | Jyeshtha Purnima | Shukla · Jyeshtha | 3:07 AM, 29 Jun | 5:26 AM, 30 Jun |
| 29 Jul 2026 | Wed | Guru Purnima | Shukla · Ashadha | 6:19 PM, 28 Jul | 8:06 PM, 29 Jul |
| 28 Aug 2026 | Fri | Raksha Bandhan / Shravana Purnima | Shukla · Shravana | 9:09 AM, 27 Aug | 9:49 AM, 28 Aug |
| 26 Sept 2026 | Sat | Bhadrapada Purnima | Shukla · Bhadrapada | 11:07 PM, 25 Sep | 10:19 PM, 26 Sep |
| 26 Oct 2026 | Mon | Sharad Purnima | Shukla · Ashwina | 11:56 AM, 25 Oct | 9:41 AM, 26 Oct |
| 24 Nov 2026 | Tue | Kartik Purnima | Shukla · Kartika | 11:43 PM, 23 Nov | 8:23 PM, 24 Nov |
| 23 Dec 2026 | Wed | Margashirsha Purnima | Shukla · Margashirsha | 2:24 PM, 22 Dec | 10:47 AM, 23 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 Purnima are in 2026?+
There are 13 Purnima in 2026 for the Delhi region — one full moon in each lunar month (plus an extra in a leap month).
What is done on Purnima?+
Purnima is observed with fasting, a holy dip, Satyanarayan puja and charity. Many Purnimas are also major festivals.
Which Purnimas are festivals?+
Buddha Purnima (Vaishakha), Guru Purnima (Ashadha), Raksha Bandhan (Shravana), Sharad Purnima (Ashwin) and Kartik Purnima are the most celebrated.