Purnima–Amavasya 2026 Calendar: All the Purnima and Amavasya dates falling in the year 2026 are considered extremely auspicious according to the Hindu calendar. These days are especially fruitful for worship, fasting, charity, meditation, and religious practices. Here's a detailed list of Purnima and Amavasya dates throughout the year and their religious significance.

Purnima–Amavasya 2026 Calendar: Lunar dates are considered to have profound influences in the Hindu calendar. Purnima and Amavasya, in particular, impact life, the mind, spiritual practices, energy, and religious practices. The year 2026, along with these two dates, will bring many significant spiritual opportunities. While Purnima brings peace, balance, and positivity to the mind through the full moon phase, Amavasya is considered best for spiritual advancement, offering prayers to ancestors, and liberation from negative energy.

2026 begins with the auspicious occasion of Paush Purnima.

The year begins with Paush Purnima, which falls on January 3rd. This day is considered highly auspicious for bathing, charity, and worship. Following this, Magh Purnima (February 1st) is ideal for meditation, spiritual practice, and bathing in holy rivers. Phalguna Purnima (March 3, 2026) is a major festival dedicated to the burning of Holika and spiritual purification.

Amavasya: The best time for offering prayers and meditation to ancestors

Speaking of Amavasya (new moon days), Magha Amavasya (January 18th) is falling, and its special significance is associated with offering prayers to ancestors and performing charitable acts. Phalguna Amavasya (February 17th) and Chaitra Amavasya (March 19th) are considered beneficial for mental peace, spiritual practice, and new beginnings.

Auspicious lunar dates from Vaishakh to Ashadha

In the middle of the year, the full moon and new moon days of Vaishakh, Jyeshtha, and Ashadha will be particularly fruitful. In particular, Jyeshtha Purnima (June 29) and Ashadha Purnima (July 28) are highly auspicious for guru worship, fasting, and spiritual practice.

The second half of the year: A series of festivals and fasts

In the second half of the year, the lunar dates of the months of Shravan, Bhadrapada, Ashwin, and Kartik will bring a series of pujas, fasts, and festivals. Kartik Purnima (November 24, 2026) in particular is a major festival for charity, lighting lamps, and all kinds of spiritual practices.

The year ends with Margashirsha Purnima.

Margashirsha Purnima (December 23, 2026) will be the last full moon of the year, while the next Paush Amavasya will fall on January 7, 2027.

2026 will be full of positive energy

Overall, the lunar year 2026 will be filled with spiritual practice, a calm mind, and positive energy. This year will bring excellent opportunities for righteousness, spiritual growth, and spiritual peace.

Complete list of full moon and new moon days in 2026

• Paush Purnima – January 3, 2026
• Magha Purnima – February 1, 2026
• Falgun Purnima – 3 March 2026
• Chaitra Purnima – April 2, 2026
• Vaishakh Purnima – May 1, 2026
• Jyeshtha Purnima (More) – May 31, 2026
• Jyeshtha Purnima – June 29, 2026
• Ashadha Purnima – July 28, 2026
• Shravan Purnima – August 27, 2026
• Bhadrapada Purnima – September 26, 2026
• Ashwin Purnima – October 25, 2026
• Kartik Purnima – November 24, 2026
• Margashirsha Purnima – December 23, 2026

Amavasya dates in 2026

• Magha Amavasya – January 18, 2026
• Phalguna Amavasya – February 17, 2026
• Chaitra Amavasya – 19 March
• Vaishakh Amavasya – April 17, 2026
• Jyeshtha Amavasya – May 16, 2026
• Jyeshtha Amavasya (More) – June 15, 2026
• Ashadha Amavasya – July 14, 2026
• Shravan Amavasya – August 12, 2026
• Bhadrapad Amavasya – 11 September
• Ashwin Amavasya – October 10, 2026
• Kartik Amavasya – November 9, 2026
• Margashirsha Amavasya – December 9, 2026
• Pausha Amavasya – January 7, 2027

 PC:Prabhat Khabar