Guru Purnima 2026

Guru Purnima 2026 falls on July 29, 2026 (Wed). Guru Purnima, the full moon of Ashadha, honours gurus and teachers and Maharishi Veda Vyasa. Disciples offer guru puja, students thank their teachers, and ashrams hold satsang and Vyasa puja.

Key dates 2026: Guru Purnima 29 Jul (Wed)

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Disciples performing guru puja on Guru Purnima in Kolkata
Photo: Neehar Haldar, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons

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About Guru Purnima

Guru Purnima, the full moon of Ashadha, honours gurus and teachers and Maharishi Veda Vyasa. Disciples offer guru puja, students thank their teachers, and ashrams hold satsang and Vyasa puja. Read the full Guru Purnima guide — history, significance and puja vidhi →

Guru Purnima 2026 day by day

DateTithi at sunriseNakshatraSunrise / sunset (Delhi)
29 Jul 2026 (Wed) Shukla Purnima Uttara Ashadha 5:40 AM / 7:14 PM

Lunar month: Ashadha (amanta). Tithis change during the day — see each day's panchang for exact end times.

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Guru Purnima dates by year

YearDates
2027 July 18, 2027 (Sun)
2026 July 29, 2026 (Wed)

Guru Purnima 2026 — frequently asked questions

What is Guru Purnima?

Guru Purnima, the full moon of Ashadha, honours gurus and teachers and Maharishi Veda Vyasa. Disciples offer guru puja, students thank their teachers, and ashrams hold satsang and Vyasa puja.

When is Guru Purnima 2026?

Guru Purnima 2026 falls on July 29, 2026 (Wed).

Where can I find Guru Purnima celebrations near me?

Use the MyPujaWorld events map to find Guru Purnima 2026 events, pandals and ghats near you, with timings, directions and organiser updates.

Which communities celebrate Guru Purnima?

Guru Purnima is especially important to Pan Hindu communities, and is celebrated by Hindu families around the world.

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