Purnima 2026
All 13 Purnima dates in 2026 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
Next Purnima: Ashwin Purnima — Monday, 26 Oct 2026
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, 3 Jan | Pausha Purnima | 2 Jan 2026, 6:53 PM | 3 Jan 2026, 3:32 PM |
| Sunday, 1 Feb | Magha Purnima | 1 Feb 2026, 5:53 AM | 2 Feb 2026, 3:39 AM |
| Tuesday, 3 Mar | Phalguna Purnima | 2 Mar 2026, 5:56 PM | 3 Mar 2026, 5:07 PM |
| Thursday, 2 Apr | Chaitra Purnima | 1 Apr 2026, 7:06 AM | 2 Apr 2026, 7:42 AM |
| Friday, 1 May | Vaishakha Purnima | 30 Apr 2026, 9:13 PM | 1 May 2026, 10:53 PM |
| Sunday, 31 May | Adhik Jyeshtha Purnima | 30 May 2026, 11:58 AM | 31 May 2026, 2:15 PM |
| Monday, 29 Jun | Jyeshtha Purnima | 29 Jun 2026, 3:06 AM | 30 Jun 2026, 5:26 AM |
| Wednesday, 29 Jul | Ashadha Purnima | 28 Jul 2026, 6:19 PM | 29 Jul 2026, 8:05 PM |
| Friday, 28 Aug | Shravana Purnima | 27 Aug 2026, 9:09 AM | 28 Aug 2026, 9:48 AM |
| Saturday, 26 Sept | Bhadrapada Purnima | 25 Sept 2026, 11:07 PM | 26 Sept 2026, 10:18 PM |
| Monday, 26 Oct | Ashwin Purnima | 25 Oct 2026, 11:56 AM | 26 Oct 2026, 9:41 AM |
| Tuesday, 24 Nov | Kartika Purnima | 23 Nov 2026, 11:42 PM | 24 Nov 2026, 8:23 PM |
| Wednesday, 23 Dec | Margashirsha Purnima | 23 Dec 2026, 10:47 AM | 24 Dec 2026, 6:58 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 Purnima
Purnima is the full-moon day that ends the bright fortnight. Many festivals fall on it — Guru Purnima, Raksha Bandhan, Sharad Purnima, Kartik Purnima and Holi among them.
How it is observed
People keep a fast or eat once, perform Satyanarayan puja, bathe in holy rivers and give charity. The Moon is worshipped after it rises.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next Purnima?
The next Ashwin Purnima is on Monday, 26 Oct. The tithi begins 25 Oct 2026, 11:56 AM and ends 26 Oct 2026, 9:41 AM (New Delhi time).
How many Purnima dates are there in 2026?
There are 13 Purnima dates in 2026.