Amavasya 2026
All 12 Amavasya dates in 2026 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
Next Amavasya: Kartika Amavasya — Monday, 9 Nov 2026
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday, 18 Jan | Magha Amavasya | 18 Jan 2026, 12:04 AM | 19 Jan 2026, 1:22 AM |
| Tuesday, 17 Feb | Phalguna Amavasya | 16 Feb 2026, 5:34 PM | 17 Feb 2026, 5:31 PM |
| Thursday, 19 Mar | Chaitra Amavasya | 18 Mar 2026, 8:25 AM | 19 Mar 2026, 6:53 AM |
| Friday, 17 Apr | Vaishakha Amavasya | 16 Apr 2026, 8:11 PM | 17 Apr 2026, 5:21 PM |
| Saturday, 16 May | Jyeshtha Amavasya | 16 May 2026, 5:11 AM | 17 May 2026, 1:31 AM |
| Monday, 15 Jun | Adhik Jyeshtha Amavasya | 14 Jun 2026, 12:20 PM | 15 Jun 2026, 8:24 AM |
| Tuesday, 14 Jul | Ashadha Amavasya | 13 Jul 2026, 6:49 PM | 14 Jul 2026, 3:13 PM |
| Wednesday, 12 Aug | Shravana Amavasya | 12 Aug 2026, 1:53 AM | 12 Aug 2026, 11:06 PM |
| Friday, 11 Sept | Bhadrapada Amavasya | 10 Sept 2026, 10:33 AM | 11 Sept 2026, 8:56 AM |
| Saturday, 10 Oct | Ashwin Amavasya | 9 Oct 2026, 9:36 PM | 10 Oct 2026, 9:20 PM |
| Monday, 9 Nov | Kartika Amavasya | 8 Nov 2026, 11:28 AM | 9 Nov 2026, 12:32 PM |
| Tuesday, 8 Dec | Margashirsha Amavasya | 8 Dec 2026, 4:13 AM | 9 Dec 2026, 6:21 AM |
Dates follow the tithi prevailing at sunrise in New Delhi. Local traditions — Smarta and Vaishnava Ekadashi, Pradosh at dusk, Chaturthi by moonrise — can shift an observance by a day, so check the tithi times above or ask your family priest.
About Amavasya
Amavasya is the new-moon day that ends the dark fortnight. It is traditionally dedicated to the ancestors (pitru) — Mahalaya and Mauni Amavasya are the best known — and Diwali falls on the Amavasya at the end of Ashwin (Kartika in the North Indian calendar).
How it is observed
Families offer tarpan and food to ancestors, give charity and avoid starting new ventures. Somvati Amavasya (on a Monday) and Shani Amavasya (on a Saturday) are considered especially important.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next Amavasya?
The next Kartika Amavasya is on Monday, 9 Nov. The tithi begins 8 Nov 2026, 11:28 AM and ends 9 Nov 2026, 12:32 PM (New Delhi time).
How many Amavasya dates are there in 2026?
There are 12 Amavasya dates in 2026.