Purnima 2027 — Dates
Next Purnima: Pausha Purnima Vrat on Friday, 22 January 2027.
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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 2027
| Date | Name |
|---|---|
| 22 Jan 2027 (Fri) | Pausha Purnima Vrat |
| 20 Feb 2027 (Sat) | Magha Purnima Vrat |
| 22 Mar 2027 (Mon) | Phalguna Purnima Vrat |
| 20 Apr 2027 (Tue) | Chaitra Purnima Vrat |
| 20 May 2027 (Thu) | Vaishakha Purnima Vrat |
| 18 Jun 2027 (Fri) | Jyeshtha Purnima Vrat |
| 18 Jul 2027 (Sun) | Ashadha Purnima Vrat |
| 16 Aug 2027 (Mon) | Shravana Purnima Vrat |
| 15 Sep 2027 (Wed) | Bhadrapada Purnima Vrat |
| 15 Oct 2027 (Fri) | Ashwin Purnima Vrat |
| 13 Nov 2027 (Sat) | Kartika Purnima Vrat |
| 13 Dec 2027 (Mon) | 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?
Pausha Purnima Vrat is on Friday, 22 January 2027.
How many Purnima days are there in 2027?
12 Purnima dates in 2027: 22 Jan (Fri), 20 Feb (Sat), 22 Mar (Mon), 20 Apr (Tue), 20 May (Thu), 18 Jun (Fri), 18 Jul (Sun), 16 Aug (Mon), 15 Sep (Wed), 15 Oct (Fri), 13 Nov (Sat), 13 Dec (Mon).
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.