Sharad Purnima 2026 Date — Monday, October 26, 2026
When is Sharad Purnima in 2026? Sharad Purnima 2026 falls on Monday, October 26, 2026.
Observance: Sharad Purnima. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Why we celebrate
Night of nectar — moon rays believed healing; Raas leela of Krishna.
How it is celebrated
Kheer kept under moonlight; Devi/Krishna puja.
Puja timing
Ashwin Purnima night.
Foods & offerings
Kheer, poha, milk sweets left under moon.
Rituals
- Prepare kheer at night.
- Moon gazing and bhajan.
- Distribute prasad morning.
Sharad Purnima dates by year
| Year | Date & day |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Tue, 7 October 2025 |
| 2026 | Mon, 26 October 2026 |
| 2027 | Fri, 15 October 2027 |
| 2028 | Tue, 3 October 2028 |
| 2029 | Mon, 22 October 2029 |
Hindu festivals around Sharad Purnima 2026
- Karva Chauth 2026 date — Thu, 29 October 2026
- Dussehra 2026 date — Wed, 21 October 2026
- Durga Puja 2026 date — Mon, 19 October 2026
- Dhanteras 2026 date — Sat, 7 November 2026
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2026 date — Sun, 8 November 2026
- Diwali 2026 date — Mon, 9 November 2026
- Sharad Navratri 2026 date — Sun, 11 October 2026
- Govardhan Puja 2026 date — Tue, 10 November 2026
- Bhai Dooj 2026 date — Wed, 11 November 2026
- Mahalaya Amavasya 2026 date — Sat, 10 October 2026
- Chhath Puja 2026 date — Sun, 15 November 2026
- Skanda Sashti 2026 date — Sun, 15 November 2026
