Purnima Tithi in 2026

Purnima Tithi comes at the end of Shukla Paksha in every month according to the Hindu calendar. This date symbolizes the fullness of the moon, when the moon appears in full size. Purnima day is considered extremely auspicious and holy from religious and spiritual point of view. Fasting, worship, charity and religious rituals have special significance on this day.

Purnima is associated with the Moon God and Goddess Lakshmi. Apart from this, this date is also important for the worship of Lord Vishnu, Shiva and Satyanarayana Bhagwan.

Religious significance of Purnima Tithi

• Satyanarayan Vrat: Listening to the story of Lord Satyanarayan and fasting on the day of Purnima has special significance.
• Ganga Snan: By bathing in holy rivers on this day, a person gets freedom from sins.
• Charity: Donation done on this day provides Akshay Punya.
• Worship of Moon: Worshiping the Moon God brings mental peace and prosperity.

Method of Purnima Vrat

• Bath and Sankalp: Take a bath in the Ganges or any holy river in the morning and take a vow of fasting.
• Satyanarayan Puja: Worship Lord Satyanarayan by lighting a lamp in front of his idol or picture.
• Meditation and Mantra Chanting: Chant the mantras of Lord Vishnu and Chandra Dev.
• Charity and Food Distribution: Donate food, clothes, and money to the poor.
• Ratri Jagran: Spend the night of Purnima in Bhajan-Kirtan and meditation.

Major Festivals of Purnima

Many important festivals and celebrations are celebrated on the day of Purnima Tithi:

• Guru Purnima: This day is dedicated to Gurus and teachers.
• Sharad Purnima: On this day, special worship of the moon is done and there is a tradition of making kheer.
• Buddha Purnima: Celebrated as the birthday of Lord Buddha.
• Kartik Purnima: It is also called Dev Deepawali.
• Holi Purnima: Holika Dahan takes place on the full moon day of Phalgun month.

Mythological Story

According to a legend related to Purnima Tithi, Chandra Devta pleased Lord Vishnu by performing rigorous penance. With his grace, the moon regained its lost energy and radiance. Since then, the moon is considered especially revered on the day of Purnima.

Message of Purnima

Purnima Tithi is a symbol of peace, positivity and light. This day teaches us the importance of inner purity, religion and devotion. Fasting and worship on Purnima day leads not only to material, but also spiritual progress.

Benefits of Purnima Tithi

• Worshiping the moon brings mental peace and stability.
• The story of Lord Satyanarayan brings happiness and prosperity in life.
• Charity and good deeds destroy sins and attain virtue.
• Religious rituals pave the way to salvation.

Purnima Tithi Timings 2026

Purnima has special significance in Hinduism. The calendar in Hinduism and in the date of Hindu Panchag varies according to the moon. What is a full moon? It is the night when the moon is fully visible. The full moon night comes after every 30 days, it can be said that the full moon comes once a month. The decreasing and increasing side of the moon is called two types: Shukla Paksha and Krishna Paksha.

Purnima Tithi in January 2026

Pausha Purnima
Saturday, 3 January 2026
02 January 2026 at 06:53 PM – 03 January 2026 at 03:32 PM

Purnima Tithi in February 2026

Magha Purnima
Sunday, 1 February 2026
01 February 2026 at 05:52 AM – 02 February 2026 at 03:38 AM

Purnima Tithi in March 2026

Phalguna Purnima
Tuesday, 3 March 2026
02 March 2026 at 05:55 PM – 03 March 2026 at 05:07 PM

Purnima Tithi in April 2026

Chaitra Purnima
Thursday, 2 April 2026
01 April 2026 at 07:06 AM – 02 April 2026 at 07:41 AM

Purnima Tithi in May 2026

Vaishakha Purnima
Friday, 1 May 2026
30 April 2026 at 09:12 PM – 01 May 2026 at 10:52 PM

Adhika Purnima (Jyeshtha Adhika Purnima)
Sunday, 31 May 2026
30 May 2026 at 11:57 AM – 31 May 2026 at 02:14 PM

Purnima Tithi in June 2026

Deva Snana Purnima / Jyeshta Purnima
Monday, 29 June 2026
29 June 2026 at 03:06 AM – 30 June 2026 at 05:26 AM

Purnima Tithi in July 2026

Guru Purnima
Wednesday, 29 July 2026
28 July 2026 at 06:18 PM – 29 July 2026 at 08:05 PM

Purnima Tithi in August 2026

Narali Purnima / Jandhyala Purnima / Sravana Purnima
Friday, 28 August 2026
27 August 2026 at 09:08 AM – 28 August 2026 at 09:48 AM

Purnima Tithi in September 2026

Bhadrapada Purnima
Saturday, 26 September 2026
25 September 2026 at 11:06 PM – 26 September 2026 at 10:18 PM

Purnima Tithi in October 2026

Sharad Purnima
Monday, 26 October 2026
25 October 2026 at 11:55 AM – 26 October 2026 at 09:41 AM

Purnima Tithi in November 2026

Kartika Purnima
Tuesday, 24 November 2026
23 November 2026 at 11:42 PM – 24 November 2026 at 08:23 PM

Purnima Tithi in December 2026

Margashirsha Purnima
Wednesday, 23 December 2026
23 December 2026 at 10:47 AM – 24 December 2026 at 06:57 AM