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Amavasya 2026: all dates
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Ashwin Amavasya (Sarva Pitru Amavasya) · Sat 10 Oct 2026
Tithi Fri 9 Oct, 9:36 PM to Sat 10 Oct, 9:20 PM IST
Amavasya is the new moon day, the 30th tithi of the Krishna paksha, used for remembering ancestors and for charity. Each row gives the evening date, the exact tithi window and the sunrise date for tarpan and snan-daan.
Sun 18 Jan 2026
Magha Amavasya (Mauni Amavasya)
Tithi: Sun 18 Jan, 12:04 AM to Mon 19 Jan, 1:22 AM
Snan-daan (sunrise) date: Sun 18 Jan 2026
Mon 16 Feb 2026
Phalguna Amavasya
Tithi: Mon 16 Feb, 5:34 PM to Tue 17 Feb, 5:31 PM
Snan-daan (sunrise) date: Tue 17 Feb 2026
Wed 18 Mar 2026
Chaitra Amavasya
Tithi: Wed 18 Mar, 8:26 AM to Thu 19 Mar, 6:53 AM
Snan-daan (sunrise) date: Thu 19 Mar 2026
Fri 17 Apr 2026
Vaisakha Amavasya
Tithi: Thu 16 Apr, 8:12 PM to Fri 17 Apr, 5:22 PM
Snan-daan (sunrise) date: Fri 17 Apr 2026
Sat 16 May 2026
Jyeshtha Amavasya
Tithi: Sat 16 May, 5:11 AM to Sun 17 May, 1:31 AM
Snan-daan (sunrise) date: Sat 16 May 2026
Sun 14 Jun 2026
Adhika Ashadha Amavasya
Tithi: Sun 14 Jun, 12:20 PM to Mon 15 Jun, 8:24 AM
Snan-daan (sunrise) date: Mon 15 Jun 2026
Mon 13 Jul 2026
Ashadha Amavasya
Tithi: Mon 13 Jul, 6:50 PM to Tue 14 Jul, 3:14 PM
Snan-daan (sunrise) date: Tue 14 Jul 2026
Wed 12 Aug 2026
Shravana Amavasya (Hariyali Amavasya)
Tithi: Wed 12 Aug, 1:54 AM to Wed 12 Aug, 11:06 PM
Snan-daan (sunrise) date: Wed 12 Aug 2026
Thu 10 Sep 2026
Bhadrapada Amavasya
Tithi: Thu 10 Sep, 10:34 AM to Fri 11 Sep, 8:57 AM
Snan-daan (sunrise) date: Fri 11 Sep 2026
Sat 10 Oct 2026
Ashwin Amavasya (Sarva Pitru Amavasya)
Tithi: Fri 9 Oct, 9:36 PM to Sat 10 Oct, 9:20 PM
Snan-daan (sunrise) date: Sat 10 Oct 2026
Sun 8 Nov 2026
Kartik Amavasya (Diwali Amavasya)
Tithi: Sun 8 Nov, 11:28 AM to Mon 9 Nov, 12:32 PM
Snan-daan (sunrise) date: Mon 9 Nov 2026
Tue 8 Dec 2026
Margashirsha Amavasya
Tithi: Tue 8 Dec, 4:13 AM to Wed 9 Dec, 6:22 AM
Snan-daan (sunrise) date: Tue 8 Dec 2026
Computed from NASA JPL DE421 Sun and Moon positions. Delhi reference; times in IST (UTC+5:30). Panchangs for other cities or traditions can differ by a day, so confirm with your local temple or priest for religious observance.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next Amavasya?
The next Amavasya is on Sat 10 Oct 2026 (Ashwin Amavasya (Sarva Pitru Amavasya)). The tithi runs Fri 9 Oct, 9:36 PM to Sat 10 Oct, 9:20 PM IST.
What is Amavasya?
Amavasya is the new moon day, the 30th tithi of the Krishna paksha. It is traditionally used for remembering ancestors (tarpan and shraddh), charity and quiet prayer.
Which date should I observe?
The evening date is when Amavasya prevails at nightfall (used for Diwali Lakshmi puja, for example). The snan-daan date is when it prevails at sunrise, used for the holy dip, tarpan and charity.
What are Somvati and Shani Amavasya?
When Amavasya falls on a Monday it is called Somvati Amavasya, and on a Saturday Shani Amavasya. Both are considered especially auspicious for charity and prayer.
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