Purnima 2040
All 12 Purnima dates in 2040 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
Next Purnima: Pausha Purnima — Sunday, 29 Jan 2040
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday, 29 Jan | Pausha Purnima | 28 Jan 2040, 11:20 AM | 29 Jan 2040, 1:24 PM |
| Monday, 27 Feb | Magha Purnima | 27 Feb 2040, 5:38 AM | 28 Feb 2040, 6:29 AM |
| Wednesday, 28 Mar | Phalguna Purnima | 27 Mar 2040, 9:15 PM | 28 Mar 2040, 8:41 PM |
| Friday, 27 Apr | Chaitra Purnima | 26 Apr 2040, 10:00 AM | 27 Apr 2040, 8:07 AM |
| Saturday, 26 May | Vaishakha Purnima | 25 May 2040, 8:13 PM | 26 May 2040, 5:17 PM |
| Sunday, 24 Jun | Jyeshtha Purnima | 24 Jun 2040, 4:27 AM | 25 Jun 2040, 12:49 AM |
| Tuesday, 24 Jul | Ashadha Purnima | 23 Jul 2040, 11:29 AM | 24 Jul 2040, 7:35 AM |
| Wednesday, 22 Aug | Shravana Purnima | 21 Aug 2040, 6:17 PM | 22 Aug 2040, 2:39 PM |
| Thursday, 20 Sept | Bhadrapada Purnima | 20 Sept 2040, 1:59 AM | 20 Sept 2040, 11:12 PM |
| Saturday, 20 Oct | Ashwin Purnima | 19 Oct 2040, 11:45 AM | 20 Oct 2040, 10:19 AM |
| Sunday, 18 Nov | Kartika Purnima | 18 Nov 2040, 12:28 AM | 19 Nov 2040, 12:36 AM |
| Tuesday, 18 Dec | Margashirsha Purnima | 17 Dec 2040, 4:16 PM | 18 Dec 2040, 5:45 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 Sunday, 29 Jan. The tithi begins 28 Jan 2040, 11:20 AM and ends 29 Jan 2040, 1:24 PM (New Delhi time).
How many Purnima dates are there in 2040?
There are 12 Purnima dates in 2040.