Festival date and tithi
Sharad Purnima 2026
शरद पूर्णिमा
Autumn full moon associated with Kojagara Puja and moonlight kheer.
At a glance
When is Sharad Purnima 2026?
Sharad Purnima 2026 is on Sunday, 25 October 2026. The Hindu date is Shukla Purnima, Ashwin.
Also known as: Kojagari Purnima 2026, Kojagara Puja 2026, Hunnime 2026.
- Date
- Sunday, 25 October 2026
- Hindu date
- Shukla Purnima, Ashwin
- Tithi checked at
- Nishita (around midnight)
- Local timing
- Check your city Panchang because the date or timing can shift by location.
Why 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.
Learn how Hindu calendar dates are calculatedSharad Purnima 2026 tithi and Panchang details
Date determined by
Lunar tithiCategory
Major festivalNakshatra
AshwiniDietary practice
Vegetarian foodSignificance
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?
Sharad Purnima is observed on Shukla Purnima, 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.