Festivals and tithis

Amavasya (new moon) Dates 2026–2028

Next date: Monday, 9 November 2026

Amavasya (new moon) dates (2026–2028)

2026

DateDay
18 January 2026Sunday
17 February 2026Tuesday
19 March 2026Thursday
17 April 2026Friday
16 May 2026Saturday
15 June 2026Monday
14 July 2026Tuesday
12 August 2026Wednesday
11 September 2026Friday
10 October 2026Saturday
9 November 2026Monday
8 December 2026Tuesday

2027

DateDay
7 January 2027Thursday
6 February 2027Saturday
8 March 2027Monday
6 April 2027Tuesday
6 May 2027Thursday
4 June 2027Friday
4 July 2027Sunday
2 August 2027Monday
31 August 2027Tuesday
30 September 2027Thursday
29 October 2027Friday
28 November 2027Sunday
27 December 2027Monday

2028

DateDay
26 January 2028Wednesday
25 February 2028Friday
26 March 2028Sunday
24 April 2028Monday
24 May 2028Wednesday
22 June 2028Thursday
22 July 2028Saturday
20 August 2028Sunday
18 September 2028Monday
18 October 2028Wednesday
16 November 2028Thursday
16 December 2028Saturday

Dates are calculated astronomically from sunrise and sunset in New Delhi. In other cities the tithi timing can occasionally move the festival to another day; confirm with your local panchang or Pandit Ji for the final decision.

· Source: KaalChakra Jyotish’s own astronomical calculation (Vedic sidereal method, Lahiri ayanamsa).

Amavasya (new moon) — what it is

Amavasya is considered a day for offerings to ancestors, charity and bathing. Names such as Somvati Amavasya and Mauni Amavasya are used on particular occasions.

Tithi: The thirtieth tithi of every lunar month, when the Moon is not visible.

Things to keep in mind

The date is based on Amavasya at sunrise. Shraddha rites look for the tithi at the kutupa or afternoon period, so confirm with your local panchang.

Frequently asked questions

When is the next Amavasya (new moon)?

The next Amavasya (new moon) is on Monday, 9 November 2026. This is based on sunrise in New Delhi; check your own city’s panchang.

How many Amavasya (new moon) days are there in a year?

Count per year in this list: 2026: 12, 2027: 13, 2028: 12.

On which tithi is Amavasya (new moon)?

The thirtieth tithi of every lunar month, when the Moon is not visible.

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