Festival date and tithi
Mahalaya Amavasya 2026
महालय अमावस्या
Sarva Pitru Amavasya, the concluding day of Pitru Paksha.
At a glance
When is Mahalaya Amavasya 2026?
Mahalaya Amavasya 2026 is on Saturday, 10 October 2026. The Hindu date is Krishna Amavasya, Ashwin.
Also known as: Sarva Pitru Amavasya 2026, Mahalaya 2026.
- Date
- Saturday, 10 October 2026
- Hindu date
- Krishna Amavasya, Ashwin
- Tithi checked at
- Sunrise
- Local timing
- Check your city Panchang because the date or timing can shift by location.
Why this date?
Falls on Ashwin Krishna Amavasya, the new moon that concludes Pitru Paksha before Sharad Navaratri.
For 2026, Samvat resolves the observance to Saturday, 10 October 2026, with Krishna Amavasya, Ashwin. The public festival calendar uses an India-baseline Panchang; personal observance can vary by location and family tradition.
Learn how Hindu calendar dates are calculatedMahalaya Amavasya 2026 tithi and Panchang details
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A key day for shraddha, tarpana, and remembrance of ancestors.
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Common questions
What is the date of Mahalaya Amavasya 2026?
Mahalaya Amavasya 2026 is on Saturday, 10 October 2026. The Hindu date is Krishna Amavasya, Ashwin.
What is the tithi for Mahalaya Amavasya 2026?
Mahalaya Amavasya is observed on Krishna Amavasya, Ashwin. 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.