Purnima Dates 2026–2027 — Full Moon Calendar
పూర్ణిమ తేదీలు 2026–2027
Complete list of all 12 Purnima (Full Moon) dates in 2026 with Hindu month names, associated festivals, and spiritual significance.
Paush Purnima
Paushaపౌష పూర్ణిమ
January 28, 2026
Holy bath in sacred rivers; charity and donations; marks beginning of Magha month
Magha Purnima
Maghaమాఘ పూర్ణిమ
February 26, 2026
One of the most sacred Purnimas; holy bath at Triveni Sangam, Prayagraj. Dana and Tarpan highly meritorious
Holi
Phalgunaఫాల్గుణ పూర్ణిమ
March 28, 2026
Festival of colors; Holika Dahan on Purnima night; celebrates victory of good over evil
Chaitra Purnima / Hanuman Jayanti
Chaitraచైత్ర పూర్ణిమ
April 26, 2026
Birth anniversary of Lord Hanuman; Chitragupta Puja in some traditions
Buddha Purnima / Vaishakh Purnima
Vaishakhaవైశాఖ పూర్ణిమ
May 26, 2026
Birthday of Lord Buddha; Narasimha Jayanti near this period; sacred for Satyanarayan Puja
Jyeshtha Purnima / Vat Savitri
Jyeshthaజ్యేష్ఠ పూర్ణిమ
June 24, 2026
Vat Savitri Vrat by married women; Kabirdas Jayanti in some years
Guru Purnima
Ashadhaఆషాఢ పూర్ణిమ
July 24, 2026
Dedicated to spiritual and academic teachers; worship of Veda Vyasa; beginning of Chaturmas for ascetics
Raksha Bandhan
Shravanaశ్రావణ పూర్ణిమ
August 22, 2026
Sisters tie Rakhi to brothers; Shravani Upakarma for Brahmins; Hayagriva Jayanti
Bhadrapada Purnima
Bhadrapadaభాద్రపద పూర్ణిమ
September 21, 2026
Ananta Chaturdashi near this period; Umamaheshwar Vrat; sacred for Lord Vishnu worship
Sharad Purnima / Kojagari Purnima
Ashwinఆశ్వయుజ పూర్ణిమ
October 20, 2026
The brightest full moon of the year; Lakshmi worship; moonlight is believed to have healing properties
Kartika Purnima / Dev Deepavali
Kartikaకార్తీక పూర్ణిమ
November 19, 2026
Dev Deepavali — festival of lights of the gods; Guru Nanak Jayanti; sacred river bathing
Margashirsha Purnima / Dattatreya Jayanti
Margashirshaమార్గశిర పూర్ణిమ
December 19, 2026
Birth of Lord Dattatreya; Margashirsha is Lord Krishna's favorite month (Bhagavad Gita 10.35)
General Purnima Observances — పూర్ణిమ ఆచారాలు
Fasting: Many devotees observe Purnima Vrat (fast) from sunrise to moonrise. The fast is broken after sighting the full moon.
Satyanarayan Puja: Purnima is the most popular day for Satyanarayan Katha and puja, performed in homes for prosperity and well-being.
Charity: Dana (giving) on Purnima is considered highly meritorious. Feeding Brahmins, donating food, and offering to temples are common practices.
Sacred bath: Bathing in holy rivers like Ganga, Godavari, Krishna, or Kaveri on Purnima grants spiritual merit.
FAQ
What is Purnima?
Purnima is the Full Moon day in the Hindu lunar calendar, occurring on the 15th Tithi of Shukla Paksha (waxing phase). It is considered one of the most auspicious days for worship, charity, fasting, and spiritual practices. Each Purnima is named after the Hindu month in which it falls.
Which Purnima is most auspicious?
While all Purnimas are sacred, Kartika Purnima (November) is widely considered the most auspicious — known as Dev Deepavali when gods celebrate Diwali. Other highly significant Purnimas include Guru Purnima (July, honoring teachers), Magha Purnima (February, for holy bathing), Vaishakha/Buddha Purnima (May), and Sharad Purnima (October, brightest full moon of the year).