Purnima 2026 — Dates
Next Purnima: Ashwin Purnima Vrat on Sunday, 25 October 2026.
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Purnima, the full moon day, is considered highly auspicious. Many families keep a fast, perform Satyanarayan Puja, take a holy dip and give to charity. Several major festivals — Guru Purnima, Raksha Bandhan, Sharad Purnima and Kartik Purnima — fall on Purnima.
Purnima dates in 2026
| Date | Name |
|---|---|
| 3 Jan 2026 (Sat) | Pausha Purnima Vrat |
| 1 Feb 2026 (Sun) | Magha Purnima Vrat |
| 3 Mar 2026 (Tue) | Phalguna Purnima Vrat |
| 1 Apr 2026 (Wed) | Chaitra Purnima Vrat |
| 1 May 2026 (Fri) | Vaishakha Purnima Vrat |
| 30 May 2026 (Sat) | Adhik Jyeshtha Purnima Vrat |
| 29 Jun 2026 (Mon) | Jyeshtha Purnima Vrat |
| 29 Jul 2026 (Wed) | Ashadha Purnima Vrat |
| 27 Aug 2026 (Thu) | Shravana Purnima Vrat |
| 26 Sep 2026 (Sat) | Bhadrapada Purnima Vrat |
| 25 Oct 2026 (Sun) | Ashwin Purnima Vrat |
| 24 Nov 2026 (Tue) | Kartika Purnima Vrat |
| 23 Dec 2026 (Wed) | Margashirsha Purnima Vrat |
Dates and parana times are for New Delhi (IST), as used by most published calendars. In other cities a date can occasionally differ by a day — check the panchang for your city.
How to observe Purnima
- Bathe early — in a holy river if possible — and offer water to the Sun.
- Keep a fast for the day, or eat one sattvik meal.
- Perform Satyanarayan Puja or worship Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi.
- Offer arghya to the Moon after moonrise.
- Give food or clothes to those in need.
Frequently asked questions
What is Purnima?
Purnima, the full moon day, is considered highly auspicious. Many families keep a fast, perform Satyanarayan Puja, take a holy dip and give to charity. Several major festivals — Guru Purnima, Raksha Bandhan, Sharad Purnima and Kartik Purnima — fall on Purnima.
When is the next Purnima?
Ashwin Purnima Vrat is on Sunday, 25 October 2026.
How many Purnima days are there in 2026?
13 Purnima dates in 2026: 3 Jan (Sat), 1 Feb (Sun), 3 Mar (Tue), 1 Apr (Wed), 1 May (Fri), 30 May (Sat), 29 Jun (Mon), 29 Jul (Wed), 27 Aug (Thu), 26 Sep (Sat), 25 Oct (Sun), 24 Nov (Tue), 23 Dec (Wed).
Why are there sometimes two Purnima dates?
The Purnima vrat is kept on the day the full moon tithi is current at midday or evening, which can be the day before the Purnima tithi is current at sunrise.