Kartik Purnima 2026 Date — Tuesday, November 24, 2026
When is Kartik Purnima in 2026? Kartik Purnima 2026 falls on Tuesday, November 24, 2026.
Observance: Kartik Purnima / Dev Diwali. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Other years: Kartik Purnima 2025 date · Kartik Purnima 2027 date
Kartik Purnima 2026 muhurat & timings — Delhi
| Sunrise | 06:50 am |
|---|---|
| Sunset | 05:24 pm |
| Moonrise | 04:56 pm |
| Brahma Muhurat | 05:03 am – 05:56 am |
| Abhijit Muhurat | 11:46 am – 12:28 pm |
| Rahu Kaal (avoid) | 02:46 pm – 04:05 pm |
| Tithi at sunrise | Shukla Purnima |
| Nakshatra | Krittika |
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 Tue, 24 November 2026 or ask your local mandir.
Kartik Purnima 2026 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Devutthana Ekadashi | Fri, 20 November 2026 | |
| Tulsi Vivah | Sat, 21 November 2026 | |
| Kartik Purnima / Dev Diwali | Tue, 24 November 2026 | Main day |
Why we celebrate
Gods celebrate Diwali in heaven; Tripurari Purnima — Shiva destroyed Tripurasura. Holy dip and Deepdan.
How it is celebrated
Ganga snan, Akash deepam in Varanasi, temple Deepotsavam.
Puja timing
Bath before sunrise; lamp offering at evening.
Foods & offerings
Vegetarian feast; khichdi in some vrata.
Rituals
- Holy dip or bath at home with Ganga jal.
- Light 365 or many diyas.
- Charity of lamps and food.
Kartik Purnima dates by year
| Year | Date & day |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Kartik Purnima 2025 date |
| 2026 | Tue, 24 November 2026 |
| 2027 | Kartik Purnima 2027 date |
| 2028 | Kartik Purnima 2028 date |
Hindu festivals around Kartik Purnima 2026
- Tulsi Vivah 2026 date — Sat, 21 November 2026
- Ahoi Ashtami 2026 date — Tue, 1 December 2026
- Chhath Puja 2026 date — Sun, 15 November 2026
- Skanda Sashti 2026 date — Sun, 15 November 2026
- Bhai Dooj 2026 date — Wed, 11 November 2026
- Govardhan Puja 2026 date — Tue, 10 November 2026
- Diwali 2026 date — Mon, 9 November 2026
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2026 date — Sun, 8 November 2026
- Dhanteras 2026 date — Sat, 7 November 2026
- Karva Chauth 2026 date — Thu, 29 October 2026
- Sharad Purnima 2026 date — Sun, 25 October 2026
- Dussehra 2026 date — Tue, 20 October 2026
Kartik Purnima 2026 puja & muhurat timings in major cities
| City | Abhijit Muhurat | Rahu Kaal (avoid) | Sunrise | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi | 11:46 am – 12:28 pm | 02:46 pm – 04:05 pm | 06:50 am | 05:24 pm |
| Mumbai | 12:02 pm – 12:47 pm | 03:12 pm – 04:35 pm | 06:50 am | 05:59 pm |
| Bengaluru | 11:43 am – 12:29 pm | 02:58 pm – 04:24 pm | 06:22 am | 05:50 pm |
| Chennai | 11:32 am – 12:18 pm | 02:47 pm – 04:13 pm | 06:11 am | 05:39 pm |
| Hyderabad | 11:40 am – 12:25 pm | 02:51 pm – 04:15 pm | 06:25 am | 05:39 pm |
| Kolkata | 11:01 am – 11:44 am | 02:07 pm – 03:29 pm | 05:54 am | 04:51 pm |
Times come from each city’s own sunrise, sunset and panchang for Tue, 24 November 2026.
Kartik Purnima 2026 FAQ
What time is Abhijit Muhurat on Kartik Purnima 2026 in Delhi?
Abhijit Muhurat in Delhi on Tue, 24 November 2026 is 11:46 am – 12:28 pm (local time, AllMandir panchang). See the table for other cities.
