Purnima 2026 — All 12 Full Moon Dates, Vrat Significance

Sunday, January 25, 2026 (first Purnima)

Purnima (full moon) occurs once each month in 2026. Important ones: Guru Purnima (Jul 22), Sharad Purnima (Oct 24), Holi Purnima (Mar 4).

About Purnima 2026

Purnima is the full moon day in the Hindu calendar, occurring 12 times per year. It's considered highly auspicious for fasting (vrat), meditation, charity, and performing specific pujas. The full moon is associated with spiritual energy and clarity of mind in Vedic tradition.

Notable Purnima dates in 2026: Guru Purnima (July 29, 2026 — honoring teachers and gurus), Sharad Purnima (October 25, 2026 — when the moon is believed to emit amrit/nectar), Holi Purnima / Vasanta Purnima (March 3, 2026 — Chaitra month), and Kartik Purnima (November 24, 2026).

Satyanarayan Puja, often performed on Purnima days, is one of the most popular rituals. Many devotees also keep a one-meal fast (ekabhukta) on Purnima and break it at moonrise.

For exact Purnima moonrise time and city-specific panchang, use the tool below.

📅 Check Your City's Panchang

For exact muhurat timings (sunrise, sunset, tithi, nakshatra, Rahu Kaal, Abhijit, etc.) for Sunday, January 25, 2026 (first Purnima) in your city, use the Live Panchang tool:

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Guru Purnima 2026?

Guru Purnima 2026 falls on Wednesday, July 29, 2026.

How many Purnimas in 2026?

12 — one per lunar month.

What is special about Sharad Purnima?

Sharad Purnima is the only night of the year when the moon is believed to emit amrit (nectar) — food kept under moonlight overnight is considered blessed.