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Pournami Dates 2026 பௌர்ணமி

Full Moon (Purnima) — Deity: Lord Shiva, Lord Vishnu

Pournami Dates in 2026

Month Date Day Name Daily Panchangam Month Details
January 2026-01-03 Saturday Thai Pournami Panchangam › Pournami in January ›
February 2026-02-01 Sunday Maasi Pournami Panchangam › Pournami in February ›
March 2026-03-02 Monday Panguni Pournami Panchangam › Pournami in March ›
April 2026-04-01 Wednesday Chittirai Pournami Panchangam › Pournami in April ›
May 2026-05-01 Friday Vaikasi Pournami Panchangam › Pournami in May ›
May 2026-05-30 Saturday Vaikasi Pournami Panchangam › Pournami in May ›
June 2026-06-29 Monday Aani Pournami Panchangam › Pournami in June ›
July 2026-07-29 Wednesday Aadi Pournami Panchangam › Pournami in July ›
August 2026-08-27 Thursday Aavani Pournami Panchangam › Pournami in August ›
September 2026-09-26 Saturday Purattasi Pournami Panchangam › Pournami in September ›
October 2026-10-25 Sunday Aippasi Pournami Panchangam › Pournami in October ›
November 2026-11-24 Tuesday Karthigai Pournami Panchangam › Pournami in November ›
December 2026-12-23 Wednesday Margazhi Pournami Panchangam › Pournami in December ›

What is Pournami?

Pournami (பௌர்ணமி) is the Full Moon day of the Hindu lunar month, occurring when the Moon is completely illuminated and at its maximum brightness. It marks the end of the Shukla Paksha (bright fortnight) and the beginning of Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight).

Every Pournami is associated with a specific Hindu month and has its own name and special significance. Margazhi Pournami (December-January) is considered the holiest, followed by Thai Pournami (January-February) when the Pournami falls in the Tamil month of Thai. The Kartik Pournami in November is celebrated as Dev Deepawali.

Common observances on Pournami include Satyanarayan Puja, fasting, temple visits, and moonrise worship. Many temples hold special abhishekams and processions. Pournami is also considered auspicious for starting new ventures, spiritual retreats, and charitable activities.

What to Do on Pournami

  • Satyanarayan Puja
  • Fasting
  • Moon worship
  • Temple visit
  • Spiritual retreat
  • Charity

Monthly Panchangam Calendar

See all Pournami dates highlighted alongside Tithi, Nakshatra, and festival information on the monthly Panchangam calendar.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Pournami in 2026?
The next Pournami is on 1 May 2026 (Friday).
What is Pournami (பௌர்ணமி)?
Pournami (Full Moon day) is one of the most auspicious days in the Hindu calendar, sacred to Lord Shiva, Goddess Lakshmi, and Lord Vishnu. Fasting on Pournami and performing Satyanarayan Puja brings prosperity, health, and spiritual merit.
How many Pournami are there in 2026?
There are 13 Pournami days in 2026. All dates are calculated using the Drik (Thirukanitham) method for Chennai.
What are the rituals on Pournami?
Satyanarayan Puja, Fasting, Moon worship, Temple visit, Spiritual retreat, Charity are the key observances on Pournami.