Puranmashi or Purnima 2026 Date and Time

Purnima night is a special night in the lunar month when the Moon looks bright, full and round as seen from the Earth. On that night, the Sun, Earth, and Moon are more or less in a line, with the Earth between the Sun and the Moon. The sunlight falls on the side of the Moon that faces the Earth, and the dark night becomes a gentle, shining silvery world.

Since Purnima is based on the Moon’s natural orbit around Earth, it happens every month. It takes the Moon about 29.5 days to go through all of its phases. The waxing half of the lunar month is called Shukla Paksha. It lasts for about 15 days and ends with Purnima. At any time, about half of the Moon is lit up by sunlight. The moon is full when the side facing the Earth is fully lit up. This makes it look like a bright full circle. There are many festivals & religious events associated with Purnima. Some of the major celebrations are Holika Dahan, Raksha Bandhan, Garbade, Guru Nanak Dev Ji Jayanti, Buddha Purnima, Guru Purnima, Sharad Purnima, and Kartika Purnima. These occasions hold significance in different Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, and Jain traditions.

Purnima or Puranmashi Dates for All Months in 2026

The complete list of Puranmashi dates for 2026, according to the Nanakshahi calendar, is given below. The month names in the cards refer to Punjabi calendar months, shown in Punjabi and Hindi, rather than Hindu lunar months.

All 13 Puranmashi Dates in 2026 — Dates and Tithi Timings

The table lists Puranmashi dates, also known as Purnima or Punia, along with the start and end of each Purnima Tithi. These are tithi timings, not moonrise times. Purnima fasting (vrat) may fall on the previous day, so its date is shown separately. Local observance dates and moonrise times may vary by location.

Puranmashi brings joy and light into our lives. Purnima night inspires a sense of calm, relaxation, and positivity. Moonlight brightens the night sky and symbolises the removal of darkness from our lives. Its gentle light creates a feeling of calm. The Moon’s round shape brings a sense of peace and makes us feel connected to the tranquillity of nature.