Purnima 2038
All 12 Purnima dates in 2038 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
Next Purnima: Pausha Purnima — Thursday, 21 Jan 2038
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, 21 Jan | Pausha Purnima | 20 Jan 2038, 11:05 AM | 21 Jan 2038, 9:30 AM |
| Friday, 19 Feb | Magha Purnima | 19 Feb 2038, 12:32 AM | 19 Feb 2038, 9:39 PM |
| Sunday, 21 Mar | Phalguna Purnima | 20 Mar 2038, 11:23 AM | 21 Mar 2038, 7:39 AM |
| Monday, 19 Apr | Chaitra Purnima | 18 Apr 2038, 8:03 PM | 19 Apr 2038, 4:06 PM |
| Tuesday, 18 May | Vaishakha Purnima | 18 May 2038, 3:28 AM | 18 May 2038, 11:53 PM |
| Thursday, 17 Jun | Jyeshtha Purnima | 16 Jun 2038, 10:42 AM | 17 Jun 2038, 8:00 AM |
| Friday, 16 Jul | Ashadha Purnima | 15 Jul 2038, 6:47 PM | 16 Jul 2038, 5:18 PM |
| Saturday, 14 Aug | Shravana Purnima | 14 Aug 2038, 4:37 AM | 15 Aug 2038, 4:26 AM |
| Monday, 13 Sept | Bhadrapada Purnima | 12 Sept 2038, 4:49 PM | 13 Sept 2038, 5:54 PM |
| Wednesday, 13 Oct | Ashwin Purnima | 12 Oct 2038, 7:46 AM | 13 Oct 2038, 9:51 AM |
| Thursday, 11 Nov | Kartika Purnima | 11 Nov 2038, 1:23 AM | 12 Nov 2038, 3:57 AM |
| Saturday, 11 Dec | Margashirsha Purnima | 10 Dec 2038, 8:43 PM | 11 Dec 2038, 11:00 PM |
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 Pausha Purnima is on Thursday, 21 Jan. The tithi begins 20 Jan 2038, 11:05 AM and ends 21 Jan 2038, 9:30 AM (New Delhi time).
How many Purnima dates are there in 2038?
There are 12 Purnima dates in 2038.