2026 Purnima Dates: Check month-wise full list of Poornima days with names and moon-rise timing

The year 2026 will see twelve Poornima or full moon days, each holding religious, cultural and spiritual importance in the Hindu calendar. Poornima falls on the last day of the Shukla Paksha every month and is widely observed with fasting, prayers, charity and special rituals across India. Many devotees also mark the day for Satyanarayan Puja, temple visits and moon-related observances.

Here is a month-wise list of all Poornima dates in 2026, along with their traditional names.

January 2026

• January 3 (Saturday) – Pausha Poornima
  Observed for spiritual cleansing and charity. Many devotees begin religious vows on this day.

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February 2026

• February 1 (Sunday) – Magha Poornima
  Considered highly auspicious, especially for holy dips in rivers and pilgrimages.
  
  

March 2026

• March 2 (Monday) – Phalguna Poornima
  Known widely as Holi Poornima, it marks the festival of colours in many parts of India.
  
  

April 2026

• March 31 (Tuesday) – Chaitra Poornima
  Associated with Hanuman Jayanti and important for Vaishnav devotees.
  
  

May 2026

• April 30 (Thursday) – Vaishakha Poornima
  Also known as Buddha Purnima, it marks the birth, enlightenment and nirvana of Lord Buddha.
  
  

June 2026

• May 29 (Friday) – Jyeshtha Poornima
  Observed with fasting and prayers, especially by married women in some regions.
  
  

July 2026

• June 28 (Sunday) – Ashadha Poornima
  Known as Guru Purnima, dedicated to spiritual teachers and mentors.
  
  

August 2026

• July 27 (Monday) – Shravana Poornima
  Celebrated as Raksha Bandhan in many parts of India.
  
  

September 2026

• August 26 (Wednesday) – Bhadrapada Poornima
  Associated with Satyanarayan Vrat and harvest-related rituals.
  
  

October 2026

• September 24 (Thursday) – Ashwin Poornima
  Also called Sharad Poornima, believed to be ideal for spiritual practices and night vigils.
  
  

November 2026

• October 23 (Friday) – Kartika Poornima
  Considered one of the most sacred full moon days, marked by temple fairs and river rituals.
  
  

December 2026

• November 21 (Saturday) – Margashirsha Poornima
  Observed with prayers seeking peace, prosperity and mental clarity.
  
  

Why Poornima is important

Poornima is believed to be a day when the moon’s energy is at its peak. In traditional belief, this enhances mental clarity and spiritual awareness. Many people observe partial or full-day fasts, donate food or clothes, and spend time in prayer or meditation. In several regions, community gatherings and cultural events are also linked to full moon nights.

2026 Poornima: Things to keep in mind

• Poornima dates are based on lunar calculations and may vary slightly depending on location.
  
  
• Ritual timings such as vrat completion and moonrise should be checked in the local panchang.
  
  
• Some Poornimas, like Buddha Purnima, Guru Purnima and Sharad Purnima, hold special national and regional importance.