Kartik Purnima 2026
Kartik Purnima, the full moon of Kartika, is one of the holiest days of the year: Dev Deepawali in Varanasi, Guru Nanak Jayanti for Sikhs, and the end of the Kartik bathing month.
In 2026, Kartik Purnima is on Tuesday, 24 November 2026.
- Purnima begins: 23 Nov 2026, 11:42 PM
- Purnima ends: 24 Nov 2026, 8:23 PM
Date and timings for New Delhi.
All days of Kartik Purnima 2026
| Date | Observance | Tithi / timing |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, 24 Nov | Kartik Purnima | Purnima: 23 Nov 2026, 11:42 PM to 24 Nov 2026, 8:23 PM |
| Tuesday, 24 Nov | Dev Deepawali | Pradosh kaal: 5:24 PM to 8:06 PM |
How the date is fixed
Kartik Purnima falls on Purnima of Kartika. The day is decided by the tithi prevailing at sunrise (udaya tithi). When the tithi touches that time on two days, the day it covers more is used.
Calculated for New Delhi. Festival dates can differ by a day between cities and between regional traditions; your family priest's panchang has the final word.
How it is celebrated
Devotees bathe in the Ganga and other rivers at dawn, give charity and light lamps; in Varanasi the ghats are lit with lakhs of diyas for Dev Deepawali in the evening.
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Frequently asked questions
When is Kartik Purnima in 2026?
In 2026, Kartik Purnima is on Tuesday, 24 November 2026. (New Delhi)
Why do calendars sometimes show different dates for Kartik Purnima?
Hindu festivals follow the lunar tithi, which begins and ends at different clock times. Each festival has a rule about which part of the day the tithi must cover — sunrise, midday, dusk or midnight. When the tithi straddles two days, calendars that apply the rule for a different city, or a different tradition, can land on different days. We show the rule we used and the tithi timings so you can check.