Festival date and tithi
Guru Purnima 2026
गुरु पूर्णिमा
Day to honor spiritual and academic teachers (Gurus).
At a glance
When is Guru Purnima 2026?
Guru Purnima 2026 is on Wednesday, 29 July 2026. The Hindu date is Shukla Purnima, Ashadha.
Also known as: Vyasa Purnima 2026, Guru Pournami 2026.
- Date
- Wednesday, 29 July 2026
- Hindu date
- Shukla Purnima, Ashadha
- Tithi checked at
- Sunrise
- Local timing
- Check your city Panchang because the date or timing can shift by location.
Why this date?
Falls on Ashadha Shukla Purnima (full moon in Ashadha month). Also known as Vyasa Purnima, honoring the sage who organized the Vedas, typically in July.
For 2026, Samvat resolves the observance to Wednesday, 29 July 2026, with Shukla Purnima, Ashadha. The public festival calendar uses an India-baseline Panchang; personal observance can vary by location and family tradition.
Learn how Hindu calendar dates are calculatedGuru Purnima 2026 tithi and Panchang details
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Uttara AshadhaDietary practice
No specific restrictionSignificance
Celebrates Vyasa, compiler of Vedas. Also marks Buddha's first sermon.
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Common questions
What is the date of Guru Purnima 2026?
Guru Purnima 2026 is on Wednesday, 29 July 2026. The Hindu date is Shukla Purnima, Ashadha.
What is the tithi for Guru Purnima 2026?
Guru Purnima is observed on Shukla Purnima, Ashadha. Samvat uses this Hindu date to calculate the 2026 calendar date.
Can the date differ by city?
Yes. Panchang values depend on sunrise, sunset, moonrise, and timezone. Samvat's public festival page uses an India-baseline calculation; local observance can differ by city, sampradaya, or family tradition.
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