Purnima Kab Hai 2026-27: Dates & Timing

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Purnima Kab Hai 2026-27: All Dates at a Glance

The next Purnima is Monday, 26 October 2026, which is Ashwin Purnima, popularly Sharad Purnima, though the moonlit night for kheer is the evening of 25 October because the tithi begins at 11:57 AM that day. After it come 24 November (Kartik), 23 December (Margashirsha), 22 January 2027 (Pausha), 20 February (Magha), 22 March (Phalguna), 20 April, 20 May, 18 June, 18 July (Guru Purnima), 17 August, 15 September, 15 October, 14 November and 13 December 2027. Dates use the Delhi sunrise tithi unless noted. Check your own city on the live Panchang.

What Is Purnima and Why It Matters in Jyotish

Purnima is the full-moon tithi, the 15th and last tithi of the bright half (Shukla paksha), when the Moon stands opposite the Sun. A tithi is the time the Moon takes to gain 12 degrees on the Sun, and Purnima is the stretch from 168 to 180 degrees of that gap. In Jyotish the full Moon is at its strongest, so the Moon sign and the mind it governs are read as bright and open on this day. That is why Purnima carries vows, fasts and bath festivals, and why people keep a Satyanarayan puja or a quiet evening prayer when the Moon rises.

How We Calculate Purnima for Delhi

We measure the angle between the Sun and the Moon every minute for Delhi (28.61 N, 77.21 E, IST) and mark the moment it crosses 168 degrees as the start and 180 degrees as the end of Purnima. The windows come from an independent ephemeris engine and were spot-checked with the JPL DE440 data used by Open Ephemeris. For snan and daan the day is the one whose sunrise falls inside the window, and for the evening vrat and moon-sighting the day is the one in which the tithi is present at moonrise. Where those two differ we say so. Compare any date with the daily Panchang.

Purnima Dates October to December 2026: Tithi Windows

Ashwin Purnima runs from 25 October at 11:57 AM to 26 October at 9:42 AM, so sunrise on Monday 26 October is inside it, while the moonlit night belongs to 25 October. Kartik Purnima runs from 23 November at 11:43 PM to 24 November at 8:24 PM, so Tuesday 24 November is the day. Margashirsha Purnima runs from 23 December at 10:48 AM to 24 December at 6:58 AM, which touches no sunrise, so Wednesday 23 December evening, when the Moon rises, is the vrat day. All times are IST for Delhi.

Sharad Purnima 2026: Why the Kheer Night Is 25 October

Sharad Purnima is the Ashwin full moon, and the custom is to keep milk kheer in the moonlight through the night. The tithi begins on 25 October at 11:57 AM and is present all through that night, ending on 26 October at 9:42 AM, so the moonlit night is the night of 25 October. Sunrise on 26 October also falls inside it, which is why the bath and charity day is Monday. Families who follow this custom keep a light fast, offer kheer to the Moon and eat it the next morning. Our Navratri 2026 page and the Dussehra 2026 page show the festival weeks before it.

Kartik Purnima 2026: Tuesday, 24 November

Kartik Purnima is among the most bathed-for days of the year, and the sunrise rule gives Tuesday 24 November 2026 for Delhi, since the tithi runs from 23 November at 11:43 PM to 24 November at 8:24 PM. It is the day of the holy dip, lamp offerings at rivers and temples, and the Dev Deepawali lights at Varanasi. It comes soon after Diwali on 8 November and Devutthana Ekadashi on 20 or 21 November, which opens the wedding season. For the festival itself see the Kartik Purnima 2026 page.

Margashirsha Purnima 2026: Wednesday, 23 December

This is the case where the tithi touches no sunrise. Purnima begins on 23 December at 10:48 AM and ends on 24 December at 6:58 AM, before Delhi sunrise at about 7:10 AM, so a sunrise-based bath has no Purnima to pick up. The evening of 23 December is the full-moon evening, so that is the day for Satyanarayan puja, moon offering and the vrat. If your family prefers to bathe while the tithi is running, take the bath after 10:48 AM on 23 December and ask your priest which custom applies. Use the Shubh Muhurat calculator for exact timing.

Purnima Dates January to June 2027

Pausha Purnima runs from 21 January at 9:31 PM to 22 January at 5:47 PM, so Friday 22 January is the day. Magha Purnima runs from 20 February at 8:00 AM to 21 February at 4:54 AM, touching no sunrise, so Saturday 20 February evening is the vrat day. Phalguna Purnima runs from 21 March at 6:22 PM to 22 March at 4:14 PM, giving Monday 22 March. Chaitra Purnima is on Tuesday 20 April, Vaishakha Purnima on Thursday 20 May, and Jyeshtha Purnima begins on 18 June at 4:35 AM and ends on 19 June at 6:14 AM, so it touches two sunrises.

Purnima Dates July to December 2027

Ashadha Purnima, which is Guru Purnima, falls on Sunday 18 July 2027, with the tithi ending at 9:15 PM. Shravana Purnima runs from 16 August at 10:29 AM to 17 August at 12:59 PM, so Tuesday 17 August is the sunrise day. Bhadrapada Purnima is on Wednesday 15 September, which sits close to the start of Pitru Paksha. Ashwin Purnima runs from 14 October at 6:50 PM to 15 October at 7:17 PM, so the Sharad Purnima moon night is 14 October. Kartik Purnima is Sunday 14 November, and Margashirsha Purnima is Monday 13 December 2027.

Pausha and Magha Purnima: The Bath Season of 2027

Pausha Purnima on 22 January 2027 is the day many people begin the month-long Magha bathing vow at Prayagraj and other rivers, and Magha Purnima on 20 February closes that season. For Pausha the sunrise rule gives 22 January. For Magha the tithi runs from 8:00 AM on 20 February to 4:54 AM on 21 February, so no sunrise touches it and the evening of 20 February is the moon-sighting day. People who bathe in the morning usually take the dip on 20 February after the tithi begins. See also Makar Sankranti 2027, which comes between these two.

Guru Purnima 2027: Sunday, 18 July

Guru Purnima falls on Ashadha Purnima, and for 2027 the sunrise rule gives Sunday 18 July, with the tithi running from 17 July at 6:49 PM to 18 July at 9:15 PM. It is the day devotees thank their teachers, spiritual and worldly, and many begin a study or a practice they will carry through the rainy season. In Jyotish Jupiter is the guru-karaka, so the day is also a good time to review where Jupiter sits in your chart with the Dasha calculator and the Mahadasha guide. A short thank-you note to a teacher is a simple way to mark it.

Phalguna Purnima and Holi 2027: Monday, 22 March

Phalguna Purnima starts on 21 March at 6:22 PM and ends on 22 March at 4:14 PM, so the sunrise day is Monday 22 March. Holika Dahan is performed at night when Purnima is present and Bhadra is not, which depends on the karana timing for your city, so look at the Holika Dahan 2027 and Holi 2027 pages for the evening time. The Purnima snan on 22 March morning is separate from the bonfire and is observed on its own. Because the Moon is full, the day suits gratitude and reconciliation more than new financial commitments.

Raksha Bandhan and Shravana Purnima 2027

Shravana Purnima in 2027 begins on 16 August at 10:29 AM and ends on 17 August at 12:59 PM, so the tithi covers both a late morning and the following morning. Raksha Bandhan follows its own rule of afternoon (aparahna) presence and Bhadra avoidance, so the rakhi time is not fixed here and will be shown on the festival page nearer the date. For this year the Raksha Bandhan 2026 page shows how the rule works. A Raksha Bandhan astrology guide explains the planets behind the sibling bond and gift choices.

Chaitra and Vaishakha Purnima: Hanuman Jayanti and Buddha Purnima

Chaitra Purnima on Tuesday 20 April 2027 is the day many North Indian temples keep Hanuman Jayanti, and the tithi runs from 4:52 AM on 20 April to 3:57 AM on 21 April, so Delhi sunrise falls inside it. Vaishakha Purnima on Thursday 20 May 2027 is Buddha Purnima, and the tithi runs from 4:03 PM on 19 May to 4:29 PM on 20 May. Both days are observed with a bath, a light meal and charity. Your own Moon placement shows how the full moon touches you, so open the Rashi calculator and the Nakshatra calculator.

Which Day for Purnima Vrat: Sunrise or Moonrise

Two rules are used. For a bath and charity the day with Purnima at sunrise is taken, while for the evening vrat, moon offering and Satyanarayan puja the day when Purnima is present at moonrise is taken. Most months both give the same date, as on 26 October 2026, 24 November 2026 and 22 January 2027. They split when the tithi touches no sunrise, as on 23 December 2026 and 20 February 2027, or two sunrises, as on 18 and 19 June 2027. In those months follow your family custom or ask your priest, and keep the Panchang open for sunrise and moonrise times.

Satyanarayan Puja at Home on Purnima: Eight Steps

Many families keep a Satyanarayan puja on Purnima evening. First clean the puja corner and set a low platform with a yellow cloth. Second, place the Vishnu image and a kalash. Third, offer tulsi, fruit and the sheera prasad, which is made with flour, ghee, sugar and banana. Fourth, light a ghee lamp. Fifth, read or listen to the katha. Sixth, offer arati. Seventh, offer water to the Moon after moonrise. Eighth, share the prasad with the family and neighbours. If you want timing help, the Shubh Muhurat calculator lists a calm window for your city.

What to Do on Purnima: A Simple Routine

Keep the Purnima routine short and steady. Wake early and bathe, with a few drops of Gangajal if you cannot reach a river. Take a light sattvic meal, offer water to the Sun in the morning and light a ghee lamp in the evening. After the Moon rises, offer water or kheer to it and sit quietly for ten minutes of japa. Donate food, clothes or a few coins to someone in need. The full Moon is a good time for gratitude and reflection, and for checking in on your Rashi with the free Rashi calculator.

Purnima Restraint: What Classical Texts Say

Manusmriti 4.128 advises a householder to practise restraint, a brahmacharya-like discipline, on Amavasya, Ashtami, Purnima and Chaturdashi ^[1]. Today people read this as a calm routine for the day: lighter food, less indulgence, more quiet. It is not a warning about misfortune, and the details differ across families, so follow your own tradition. If you want to see how the same four tithis are used in the calendar, read our Amavasya dates guide and the Ekadashi vrat guide, which explain how the lunar month is built.

Paurnamasa: The Classical Root of the Full-Moon Rite

The full-moon observance has an old name, Paurnamasa, which the texts pair with Darsha, the new-moon rite. Manusmriti 6.9 describes the forest-dweller offering the Vaitanika Agnihotra as prescribed and not missing the Darsha and Paurnamasa parva sacrifices ^[2]. These two rites show that the half-month turning points have been kept for thousands of years. Modern families keep them as bath, fast, puja and charity. For the new-moon side see the Amavasya guide, and for ancestors read Amavasya tarpan remedies.

Purnima Birth in the Chart: The Moon at Full Strength

A person born near Purnima has the Moon close to opposite the Sun, and Jyotish counts a bright, waxing-to-full Moon as strong and benefic, which supports the mind, memory and emotional steadiness. The final reading still depends on the Nakshatra, the house, aspects from Saturn or Rahu, and the running Dasha. Check this properly: open the Janam Kundali calculator, read how a Kundli works and see Planets in astrology. If Mars is close to the Moon, the Chandra-Mangal Yoga guide explains that pairing.

Purnima and the Mind: Calm Habits for a Restless Moon

Because the Moon governs the mind, a restless period can be eased with a steady rhythm rather than a dramatic remedy. Sleep on time, keep a fixed meal hour, spend a few minutes outdoors in the evening light and write down what is on your mind. If you are in a Moon Mahadasha or Antardasha, our Chandra Mahadasha mental health guide explains the pattern in plain words. These habits are for balance and do not replace medical care, so speak to a doctor when sleep or mood stays low for weeks.

A Gentle Purnima Upay Anyone Can Start

Purnima is a good evening to begin a small, steady habit. Use the five-line plan below and stop if it feels heavy. What: offer a small bowl of water or milk to the Moon. When: after moonrise on Purnima evening. How: stand facing the Moon, say a short prayer of thanks and pour the water at the base of a plant. How long: five minutes each Purnima, for three months. Caution: do this only if it matches your family custom, and skip it if you feel unwell. It supports peace of mind and does not replace advice from a qualified astrologer.

Purnima and Marriage Muhurat: A Favoured Tithi

Purnima is among the tithis commonly accepted for weddings when the Nakshatra, weekday and lagna also agree, since the Moon is full and strong. It is not a rule on its own, so the whole muhurat must be checked. Open Vivah Muhurat 2026 or Vivah Muhurat 2027 to see the dates for the season, and run Kundli Milan for the couple before you book a hall. The wedding season opens after Devutthana Ekadashi, as our Ekadashi guide explains.

Purnima, Amavasya and Ekadashi: The Three Anchors of the Month

The lunar month has three anchors. Ekadashi comes twice, on the 11th tithi of each half, Purnima closes the bright half and Amavasya closes the dark half. Together they set the fasting and charity rhythm of a Hindu household. Dates of Ekadashi are in the Ekadashi vrat guide and Amavasya dates are in the Amavasya guide. When you plan a month, mark all three on your Panchang first and place other plans around them, so that fasting days and big family events do not clash.

How to Check Purnima for Your City

The tithi window is the same everywhere, but sunrise and moonrise change with the city, so the vrat day can differ between east and west. Open the Panchang for your city, note the sunrise and moonrise times and compare them with the windows above. If Purnima ends a few minutes after your sunrise, or begins just before moonrise, ask your family priest which day to follow. For the logic behind tithis, read our Panchang explainer, and for exact timing of a puja use the Shubh Muhurat calculator.

Common Mistakes About Purnima Dates

The first mistake is to take one date from a general calendar without checking whether the tithi touches the sunrise, as 23 December 2026 and 20 February 2027 show. The second is to mix up Purnima and Pratipada, the day after, when the Moon begins to wane. The third is to copy the Holi or Rakhi timing from last year, since Bhadra and aparahna change every year. The fourth is to treat Sharad Purnima as a morning event, when the moonlit night is the key. Compare two sources and use our live Panchang for your own city.

Quick Reference: Purnima Days 2026-27

• 26 Oct 2026, Monday: Ashwin, Sharad Purnima (kheer night 25 Oct)
• 24 Nov 2026, Tuesday: Kartik
• 23 Dec 2026, Wednesday: Margashirsha (evening, no sunrise)
• 22 Jan 2027, Friday: Pausha
• 20 Feb 2027, Saturday: Magha (evening, no sunrise)
• 22 Mar 2027, Monday: Phalguna
• 20 Apr 2027, Tuesday: Chaitra
• 20 May 2027, Thursday: Vaishakha
• 18 Jun 2027, Friday: Jyeshtha (two sunrises, 18 and 19 June)
• 18 Jul 2027, Sunday: Ashadha, Guru Purnima
• 17 Aug 2027, Tuesday: Shravana
• 15 Sep, 15 Oct (moon night 14 Oct), 14 Nov, 13 Dec 2027

Planning the Festival Month Around Purnima

October to December is crowded. Pitru Paksha closes on 10 October, Navratri and Dussehra follow, Sharad Purnima falls on the night of 25 October, Karva Chauth lands at the end of October, and Dhanteras and Diwali come in the first week of November. Kartik Purnima on 24 November then brings the holy bath season and Devutthana Ekadashi opens weddings just before it. Pin the Purnima dates first and fit other events around them. The Chhath Puja 2026 page and the Panchang help, and the Pitru Paksha 2026 page shows the ancestor fortnight.