अमावस्या 2026
Amavasya dates 2026: full list with tithi start and end time
Quick answer
The next Amavasya is Amavasya on Tuesday, 8 December 2026 (tithi 8 Dec, 04:12 to 9 Dec, 06:22, IST).
Amavasya is the new-moon tithi that closes the dark fortnight, a day for ancestor offerings (shraddha, tarpan) and quiet observance.
| Date | Amavasya | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jan, Sun | Mauni AmavasyaKrishna paksha · Pausha | 18 Jan, 00:04 | 19 Jan, 01:22 |
| 17 Feb, Tue | AmavasyaKrishna paksha · Magha | 16 Feb, 17:34 | 17 Feb, 17:31 |
| 19 Mar, Thu | AmavasyaKrishna paksha · Phalguna | 18 Mar, 08:25 | 19 Mar, 06:53 |
| 17 Apr, Fri | AmavasyaKrishna paksha · Chaitra | 16 Apr, 20:11 | 17 Apr, 17:22 |
| 16 May, Sat | AmavasyaKrishna paksha · Vaishakha | 16 May, 05:11 | 17 May, 01:31 |
| 15 Jun, Mon | Adhik AmavasyaKrishna paksha · Jyeshtha (Adhik) | 14 Jun, 12:19 | 15 Jun, 08:24 |
| 14 Jul, Tue | AmavasyaKrishna paksha · Jyeshtha | 13 Jul, 18:49 | 14 Jul, 15:13 |
| 12 Aug, Wed | AmavasyaKrishna paksha · Ashadha | 12 Aug, 01:53 | 12 Aug, 23:07 |
| 11 Sep, Fri | Hariyali AmavasyaKrishna paksha · Shravana | 10 Sep, 10:33 | 11 Sep, 08:57 |
| 10 Oct, Sat | Sarvapitri (Mahalaya) AmavasyaKrishna paksha · Bhadrapada | 9 Oct, 21:35 | 10 Oct, 21:20 |
| 9 Nov, Mon | Diwali AmavasyaKrishna paksha · AshwinFor Lakshmi Puja the amavasya must be present after sunset — check the end time above. | 8 Nov, 11:27 | 9 Nov, 12:32 |
| 8 Dec, Tue | AmavasyaKrishna paksha · Kartik | 8 Dec, 04:12 | 9 Dec, 06:22 |
All times IST, calculated for Delhi. Month names are amanta; Krishna-paksha names follow the purnimanta tradition used for the vrat names.
Pitru rites follow the day the Amavasya is present in the afternoon; Lakshmi Puja on Diwali needs it after sunset. The tithi start and end times below show which day suits your puja.
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Questions
- When is the next Amavasya?
- The next Amavasya is Amavasya on Tuesday, 8 December 2026 (tithi 8 Dec, 04:12 to 9 Dec, 06:22, IST).
- How many Amavasya dates are there in 2026?
- 12 in 2026.
- Why do some panchangs show a different date?
- Pitru rites follow the day the Amavasya is present in the afternoon; Lakshmi Puja on Diwali needs it after sunset. The tithi start and end times below show which day suits your puja.
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