Festival date logic
Sharad Purnima 2026
शरद पूर्णिमा
Autumn full moon associated with Kojagara Puja and moonlight kheer.
Direct answer
When is Sharad Purnima 2026?
Sharad Purnima 2026 is on Sunday, 25 October 2026. The Hindu date is Shukla Purnima, Ashwin.
Also searched as: Kojagari Purnima 2026, Kojagara Puja 2026.
Gregorian date
Sunday, 25 October 2026Hindu date
Shukla Purnima, AshwinObservance moment
nishita, around midnightWhy this date?
Falls on Ashwin Shukla Purnima, with many observances centered on the night of the full moon.
For 2026, Samvat resolves the observance to Sunday, 25 October 2026, with Shukla Purnima, Ashwin. The public festival calendar uses an India-baseline Panchang; personal observance can vary by location and family tradition.
Read the calculation methodologySharad Purnima 2026 tithi and Panchang details
Calculation type
tithiFestival type
majorNakshatra
AshwiniCommon observance
vegetarianSignificance
The bright autumn full moon is considered especially auspicious for Lakshmi worship.
Traditions and Regions
Traditions
Observed in
Other years
Common questions
What is the date of Sharad Purnima 2026?
Sharad Purnima 2026 is on Sunday, 25 October 2026. The Hindu date is Shukla Purnima, Ashwin.
What is the tithi for Sharad Purnima 2026?
The Hindu date shown by Samvat is Shukla Purnima, Ashwin. This is based on the festival rule encoded for Sharad Purnima.
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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Citation summary
Samvat lists Sharad Purnima 2026 on Sunday, 25 October 2026 because the India-baseline festival rule resolves to Shukla Purnima, Ashwin. Panchang dates can vary by location and tradition.