Festivals and tithis

Purnima (full moon) Dates 2026–2028

Next date: Tuesday, 24 November 2026

Purnima (full moon) dates (2026–2028)

2026

DateDay
3 January 2026Saturday
1 February 2026Sunday
3 March 2026Tuesday
2 April 2026Thursday
1 May 2026Friday
31 May 2026Sunday
29 June 2026Monday
30 June 2026Tuesday
29 July 2026Wednesday
28 August 2026Friday
26 September 2026Saturday
26 October 2026Monday
24 November 2026Tuesday

2027

DateDay
22 January 2027Friday
22 March 2027Monday
20 April 2027Tuesday
20 May 2027Thursday
18 June 2027Friday
19 June 2027Saturday
18 July 2027Sunday
17 August 2027Tuesday
15 September 2027Wednesday
15 October 2027Friday
14 November 2027Sunday
13 December 2027Monday

2028

DateDay
12 January 2028Wednesday
10 February 2028Thursday
11 March 2028Saturday
9 April 2028Sunday
8 May 2028Monday
7 June 2028Wednesday
6 July 2028Thursday
5 August 2028Saturday
3 September 2028Sunday
3 October 2028Tuesday
2 November 2028Thursday
1 December 2028Friday
2 December 2028Saturday
31 December 2028Sunday

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).

Purnima (full moon) — what it is

Purnima is a day for the Satyanarayan katha, holy bathing, charity and moon worship. Several major festivals, such as Guru Purnima, Raksha Bandhan and Holi, are tied to a Purnima.

Tithi: The fifteenth tithi of every lunar month, when the Moon is full.

Things to keep in mind

The date is based on Purnima at sunrise. Sometimes it stretches over two days; confirm the day for bathing, charity and the fast with your local panchang.

Frequently asked questions

When is the next Purnima (full moon)?

The next Purnima (full moon) is on Tuesday, 24 November 2026. This is based on sunrise in New Delhi; check your own city’s panchang.

How many Purnima (full moon) days are there in a year?

Count per year in this list: 2026: 13, 2027: 12, 2028: 14.

On which tithi is Purnima (full moon)?

The fifteenth tithi of every lunar month, when the Moon is full.

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More festivals and tithis

Holi · Maha Shivaratri · Vasant Panchami · Ram Navami · Hanuman Jayanti · Akshaya Tritiya · Guru Purnima · Nag Panchami · Raksha Bandhan · Janmashtami · Ganesh Chaturthi · Sharad Navratri · Dussehra (Vijayadashami) · Karva Chauth · Dhanteras · Diwali · Govardhan Puja · Bhai Dooj · Chhath Puja · Vivah Panchami · Makar Sankranti · Ekadashi · Amavasya (new moon) · Pradosh Vrat · Sankashti Chaturthi · Vinayaka Chaturthi

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