What is Purnima 2026?
According to the Hindu Lunar Calendar, Purnima refers to the day of the month when the full moon appears and is a Sanskrit term that translates to ‘full moon’.
According to the lunar calendar in Hinduism, purnima signifies the end of the waxing period or shukla Paksha. This day is highly auspicious for commencing new endeavors, business ventures, and so on. It also divides the month into two equal lunar fortnights known as Paksha – the bright fortnight before Purnima, called Shukla Paksha, and the dark fortnight after Purnima, called Krishna Paksha.
Purnima is celebrated across India with various important festivals, such as Guru Purnima, Kartik Purnima, and Buddha Purnima, and is considered an ideal day for fasting. On this day, devotees worship Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu. Additionally, it is believed that on the full moon day, that is Purnima, the location of the moon exerts a unique magnetic pull that results in a natural upward movement in the body. This day is particularly auspicious for worshipping Lord Vishnu and Goddess Maa Lakshmi to seek their blessings for a prosperous life.
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What is the Significance of Purnima according to the Hindu Calendar?
According to Hindu culture, Purnima, also known as the Full Moon day, is considered to be significant and auspicious. It occurs once a month when the Moon is completely illuminated by the Sun’s rays and appears as a full circle in the sky.
Moreover, Purnima, the Full Moon day, holds great significance for Hindus as it marks the birth of Lord Vishnu, and is observed with a fast known as the Satyanarayan fast. Devotees organize a puja through a priest or Brahmin to offer prayers to Lord Vishnu on this day. Fasting on Purnima is believed to positively impact one’s physical, mental, and spiritual well-being, contributing to mental as well as physical health. Many people also offer prayers to Lord Vishnu and seek His blessings on this day.
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Purnima is associated with various Hindu festivals and rituals. One of the most important Hindu festivals, called Guru Purnima, is celebrated on the Full Moon day in the month of Ashadha (June-July). It is dedicated to spiritual and academic teachers, who are revered and honored on this day. Devotees offer prayers, seek blessings, and express gratitude towards their gurus.
Another significant festival celebrated on Purnima is Raksha Bandhan, which falls on the Full Moon day in the month of Shravana (July-August). It is a celebration of the bond between siblings, where sisters tie a sacred thread (rakhi) on their brothers’ wrists as a symbol of protection and love.
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Purnima is also considered an auspicious day for performing religious rituals and making offerings to deities. Devotees fast, visit temples, and engage in spiritual practices to seek blessings and good fortune.
Overall, Purnima is a day of spiritual significance and celebration in the Hindu calendar, associated with various festivals and rituals that hold great importance in Hindu culture and tradition. However, this year, there is an additional Purnima due to the Adkhi Maas according to the Hindu calendar.
So, let’s find the list of Purnimas’ dates and days for the year 2026.
| Purnima Day and Date | Purnima Timings – Shukla Paksha |
| Pausha Purnima VratPausha Purnima: January 3, 2026, Saturday, | Pausha, Shukla Purnima Starts: 06:53 p.m., January 02, 2026 Ends: 03:32 PM, January 03, 2026 |
| Magha Purnima: February 1, 2026, Sunday | Magha, Shukla Purnima Starts: 05:52 a.m., February 01, 2026 Ends: 03:38 a.m., February 02, 2026 |
| Phalguna Purnima: March 3, 2026, Tuesday | Phalguna, Shukla Purnima Starts: 05:55 p.m., March 02, 2026 Ends: 05:07 p.m., March 03, 2026 |
| Chaitra Purnima: April 1, 2026, Wednesday Chaitra Purnima Vrat: April 2, 2026, Thursday | Chaitra, Shukla Purnima Starts: 07:06 a.m., April 01, 2026 Ends: 07:41 a.m. April 02, 2026 |
| Vaishakh Purnima: May 1, 2026, Friday | Vaishakha, Shukla Purnima Starts: 09:12 p.m., April 3, 2026 0Ends: 10:52 p.m., May 01, 2026 |
| Adhika Purnima Vrat: May 30, 2026, SaturdayJyeshtha Adhika Purnima: May 31, 2026, Sunday | JyeshthaAdhika Maas, Shukla Purnima Starts: 11:57 a.m., May 30, 2026 Ends: 02:14 p.m., May 31, 2026 |
| Jyeshtha Purnima: June 29, 2026, Monday | Jyeshtha, Shukla Purnima Starts: 03:06 a.m., June 29, 2026 Ends: 05:26 a.m., June 30, 2026 |
| Ashadha Purnima: July 29, 2026, Wednesday | Ashadha, Shukla Purnima Starts: 06:18 p.m., July 28, 2026 Ends: 08:05 p.m., July 29, 2026 |
| Shravana Purnima Vrat: August 27, 2026, ThursdayShravana Purnima: August 28, 2026, Friday | Shravana, Shukla Purnima Starts: 09:08 a.m., August 27, 2026 Ends: 09:48 a.m., August 28, 2026 |
| Bhadrapada Purnima: September 26, 2026, Saturday | Bhadrapada, Shukla Purnima Starts: 11:06 p.m., September 25, 2026 Ends: 10:18 p.m., September 26, 2026 |
| Ashwina Purnima Vrat: October 25, 2026, SundayAshwina Purnima: October 26, 2026, Monday | Ashwina, Shukla Purnima Starts: 11:55 a.m., October 25, 2026 Ends: 09:41 a.m., October 26, 2026 |
| Kartika Purnima: November 24, 2026, Tuesday | Kartika, Shukla Purnima Starts: 11:42 p.m., November 23, 2026 Ends: 08:23 p.m., November 24, 2026 |
| Margashirsha Purnima: December 23, 2026, Wednesday | Margashirsha, Shukla Purnima Starts: 10:47 a.m., December 23, 2026 Ends: 06:57 a.m., December 24, 2026 |