Amavasya 2026 dates
There are 11 Amavasya dates in 2026. The full list is below, computed from the Delhi-noon panchanga; the exact vrat day can shift by a day in other cities.
| Date | Day | Fortnight |
|---|---|---|
| 18 January 2026 | Sun | New Moon |
| 17 February 2026 | Tue | New Moon |
| 18 March 2026 | Wed | New Moon |
| 17 April 2026 | Fri | New Moon |
| 16 May 2026 | Sat | New Moon |
| 14 July 2026 | Tue | New Moon |
| 12 August 2026 | Wed | New Moon |
| 10 September 2026 | Thu | New Moon |
| 10 October 2026 | Sat | New Moon |
| 8 November 2026 | Sun | New Moon |
| 8 December 2026 | Tue | New Moon |
What is Amavasya?
Amavasya is the new-moon day that closes the dark fortnight, one each lunar month. It is the traditional day for honouring ancestors (shraddh, tarpan) and for Pitra-related remedies, and some Amavasyas, like Mauni and Somvati, carry special weight.
The dark Moon is a time for inner work, ancestral rites and charity rather than new beginnings. Offering water and food in the name of forebears on Amavasya is central to easing Pitra dosha.
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Frequently asked questions
When is Amavasya in 2026?
The Amavasya dates in 2026 are: 18 January 2026, 17 February 2026, 18 March 2026, 17 April 2026, 16 May 2026, 14 July 2026, 12 August 2026, 10 September 2026, 10 October 2026, 8 November 2026, 8 December 2026.
How is Amavasya observed?
The dark Moon is a time for inner work, ancestral rites and charity rather than new beginnings. Offering water and food in the name of forebears on Amavasya is central to easing Pitra dosha.
How are these dates calculated?
Each date is computed from the Delhi-noon panchanga using Swiss-Ephemeris-grade Moon positions, not copied from another almanac. Because lunar tithis depend on location, the observed vrat day can shift by a day in other cities.