Sharad Purnima 2026 Date — Sunday, October 25, 2026
When is Sharad Purnima in 2026? Sharad Purnima 2026 falls on Sunday, October 25, 2026.
Observance: Sharad Purnima. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Other years: Sharad Purnima 2025 date · Sharad Purnima 2027 date
Sharad Purnima 2026 muhurat & timings — Delhi
| Sunrise | 06:28 am |
|---|---|
| Sunset | 05:42 pm |
| Moonrise | 04:56 pm |
| Brahma Muhurat | 04:46 am – 05:37 am |
| Abhijit Muhurat | 11:42 am – 12:27 pm |
| Rahu Kaal (avoid) | 04:17 pm – 05:42 pm |
| Tithi at sunrise | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| Nakshatra | Revati |
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 Sun, 25 October 2026 or ask 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 | Sharad Purnima 2025 date |
| 2026 | Sun, 25 October 2026 |
| 2027 | Sharad Purnima 2027 date |
| 2028 | Sharad Purnima 2028 date |
Hindu festivals around Sharad Purnima 2026
- Karva Chauth 2026 date — Thu, 29 October 2026
- Dussehra 2026 date — Tue, 20 October 2026
- Durga Puja 2026 date — Mon, 19 October 2026
- Dhanteras 2026 date — Sat, 7 November 2026
- Sharad Navratri 2026 date — Sun, 11 October 2026
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2026 date — Sun, 8 November 2026
- Diwali 2026 date — Mon, 9 November 2026
- Mahalaya Amavasya 2026 date — Sat, 10 October 2026
- Govardhan Puja 2026 date — Tue, 10 November 2026
- Bhai Dooj 2026 date — Wed, 11 November 2026
- Chhath Puja 2026 date — Sun, 15 November 2026
- Skanda Sashti 2026 date — Sun, 15 November 2026
Sharad Purnima 2026 puja & muhurat timings in major cities
| City | Abhijit Muhurat | Rahu Kaal (avoid) | Sunrise | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi | 11:42 am – 12:27 pm | 04:17 pm – 05:42 pm | 06:28 am | 05:42 pm |
| Mumbai | 11:59 am – 12:45 pm | 04:42 pm – 06:09 pm | 06:35 am | 06:09 pm |
| Bengaluru | 11:40 am – 12:27 pm | 04:27 pm – 05:55 pm | 06:11 am | 05:55 pm |
| Chennai | 11:29 am – 12:16 pm | 04:16 pm – 05:44 pm | 06:00 am | 05:44 pm |
| Hyderabad | 11:36 am – 12:23 pm | 04:21 pm – 05:48 pm | 06:11 am | 05:48 pm |
| Kolkata | 10:57 am – 11:43 am | 03:37 pm – 05:03 pm | 05:37 am | 05:03 pm |
Times come from each city’s own sunrise, sunset and panchang for Sun, 25 October 2026.
Sharad Purnima 2026 FAQ
What time is Abhijit Muhurat on Sharad Purnima 2026 in Delhi?
Abhijit Muhurat in Delhi on Sun, 25 October 2026 is 11:42 am – 12:27 pm (local time, AllMandir panchang). See the table for other cities.
