Buddha Purnima 2026 Date — Friday, May 1, 2026
When is Buddha Purnima in 2026? Buddha Purnima 2026 falls on Friday, May 1, 2026.
Observance: Buddha Purnima. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Other years: Buddha Purnima 2025 date · Buddha Purnima 2027 date
Buddha Purnima 2026 muhurat & timings — Delhi
| Sunrise | 05:40 am |
|---|---|
| Sunset | 06:56 pm |
| Moonrise | 06:48 pm |
| Brahma Muhurat | 04:14 am – 04:57 am |
| Abhijit Muhurat | 11:51 am – 12:45 pm |
| Rahu Kaal (avoid) | 10:39 am – 12:18 pm |
| Tithi at sunrise | Shukla Purnima |
| Nakshatra | Swati |
These are the day’s general muhurats and Rahu Kaal for Delhi, computed from the AllMandir panchang. Festival puja timings vary by tradition and city — open the full panchang for Fri, 1 May 2026 or ask your local mandir.
Why we celebrate
Birth, enlightenment, and mahaparinirvana of Gautama Buddha — also Vaishakha Purnima.
How it is celebrated
Buddhist and Hindu observances; temple visits, dharma talks, compassion seva.
Puja timing
Vaishakha Purnima full moon day.
Foods & offerings
Vegetarian; kheer and fruits.
Rituals
- Meditation and sutra chanting.
- Charity and ahimsa vows.
- Visit stupa or temple.
Buddha Purnima dates by year
| Year | Date & day |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Buddha Purnima 2025 date |
| 2026 | Fri, 1 May 2026 |
| 2027 | Buddha Purnima 2027 date |
| 2028 | Buddha Purnima 2028 date |
Hindu festivals around Buddha Purnima 2026
- Akshaya Tritiya 2026 date — Mon, 20 April 2026
- Vishu 2026 date — Tue, 14 April 2026
- Baisakhi 2026 date — Tue, 14 April 2026
- Tamil Puthandu 2026 date — Tue, 14 April 2026
- Hanuman Jayanti 2026 date — Thu, 2 April 2026
- Ram Navami 2026 date — Fri, 27 March 2026
- Ugadi 2026 date — Thu, 19 March 2026
- Gudi Padwa 2026 date — Thu, 19 March 2026
- Chaitra Navratri 2026 date — Thu, 19 March 2026
- Vat Savitri 2026 date — Mon, 15 June 2026
- Holi 2026 date — Wed, 4 March 2026
- Holika Dahan 2026 date — Tue, 3 March 2026
Buddha Purnima 2026 puja & muhurat timings in major cities
| City | Abhijit Muhurat | Rahu Kaal (avoid) | Sunrise | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi | 11:51 am – 12:44 pm | 10:39 am – 12:18 pm | 05:40 am | 06:56 pm |
| Mumbai | 12:10 pm – 01:01 pm | 10:59 am – 12:35 pm | 06:10 am | 07:00 pm |
| Bengaluru | 11:51 am – 12:41 pm | 10:42 am – 12:16 pm | 05:59 am | 06:34 pm |
| Chennai | 11:40 am – 12:31 pm | 10:31 am – 12:06 pm | 05:48 am | 06:23 pm |
| Hyderabad | 11:47 am – 12:38 pm | 10:37 am – 12:13 pm | 05:50 am | 06:36 pm |
| Kolkata | 11:07 am – 11:59 am | 09:56 am – 11:33 am | 05:04 am | 06:03 pm |
Times come from each city’s own sunrise, sunset and panchang for Fri, 1 May 2026.
Buddha Purnima 2026 FAQ
What time is Abhijit Muhurat on Buddha Purnima 2026 in Delhi?
Abhijit Muhurat in Delhi on Fri, 1 May 2026 is 11:51 am – 12:44 pm (local time, AllMandir panchang). See the table for other cities.
