# Purnima Vrat Dates 2026-2027 & Vrat Guide > Verified Purnima Vrat dates for 2026 and 2027, with tithi selection rules, city-dependent timing, observance and health-first fasting guidance. - **Canonical URL**: https://merirashi.com/en/vrat/purnima - **Language**: en --- 1. [Home](https://merirashi.com/en) 2. / 3. [Vrat Calendar](https://merirashi.com/en/vrat) 4. / 5. Purnima Vrat Recurring Vrat Guide ## Purnima Vrat Calendar 2026-2027 Purnima is the full-moon tithi that closes the bright fortnight. A monthly Purnima vrat often centres on Satyanarayana or Vishnu worship, while particular months carry major observances such as Magha Purnima, Buddha Purnima, Guru Purnima, Sharad Purnima and Kartik Purnima. Calendar sites sometimes display a 'Purnima Vrat' on one civil day and the named full-moon festival on the next. This guide uses the vrat column consistently and explains the difference rather than hiding it. Next listed observance Shravana Purnima Vrat Thursday, 27 August 2026 Shravana - Shukla Purnima [Check exact timings for your city](https://merirashi.com/en/panchang/new-delhi)[All vrat calendars](https://merirashi.com/en/vrat) Deity / focus Vishnu, Lakshmi and the full Moon Frequency Once each lunar month Calendar basis The table intentionally lists New Delhi Purnima Vrat days. When the full-moon civil festival differs, the page does not silently merge the two conventions. Verified dates ## Purnima Vrat dates in 2026 The table intentionally lists New Delhi Purnima Vrat days. When the full-moon civil festival differs, the page does not silently merge the two conventions. | Date | Observance | Lunar rule | Calendar | | ----------- | ------------------------- | -------------------------------- | -------- | | 03 Jan 2026 | Pausha Purnima Vrat | Pausha - Shukla Purnima | -- | | 01 Feb 2026 | Magha Purnima Vrat | Magha - Shukla Purnima | -- | | 03 Mar 2026 | Phalguna Purnima Vrat | Phalguna - Shukla Purnima | -- | | 01 Apr 2026 | Chaitra Purnima Vrat | Chaitra - Shukla Purnima | -- | | 01 May 2026 | Vaishakha Purnima Vrat | Vaishakha - Shukla Purnima | -- | | 30 May 2026 | Adhika Purnima Vrat | Adhika Jyeshtha - Shukla Purnima | -- | | 29 Jun 2026 | Jyeshtha Purnima Vrat | Jyeshtha - Shukla Purnima | -- | | 29 Jul 2026 | Ashadha Purnima Vrat | Ashadha - Shukla Purnima | -- | | 27 Aug 2026 | Shravana Purnima Vrat | Shravana - Shukla Purnima | -- | | 26 Sep 2026 | Bhadrapada Purnima Vrat | Bhadrapada - Shukla Purnima | -- | | 25 Oct 2026 | Ashwina Purnima Vrat | Ashwina - Shukla Purnima | -- | | 24 Nov 2026 | Kartika Purnima Vrat | Kartika - Shukla Purnima | -- | | 23 Dec 2026 | Margashirsha Purnima Vrat | Margashirsha - Shukla Purnima | -- | Verified dates ## Purnima Vrat dates in 2027 The table intentionally lists New Delhi Purnima Vrat days. When the full-moon civil festival differs, the page does not silently merge the two conventions. | Date | Observance | Lunar rule | Calendar | | ----------- | ------------------------- | ----------------------------- | -------- | | 22 Jan 2027 | Pausha Purnima Vrat | Pausha - Shukla Purnima | -- | | 20 Feb 2027 | Magha Purnima Vrat | Magha - Shukla Purnima | -- | | 22 Mar 2027 | Phalguna Purnima Vrat | Phalguna - Shukla Purnima | -- | | 20 Apr 2027 | Chaitra Purnima Vrat | Chaitra - Shukla Purnima | -- | | 20 May 2027 | Vaishakha Purnima Vrat | Vaishakha - Shukla Purnima | -- | | 18 Jun 2027 | Jyeshtha Purnima Vrat | Jyeshtha - Shukla Purnima | -- | | 18 Jul 2027 | Ashadha Purnima Vrat | Ashadha - Shukla Purnima | -- | | 16 Aug 2027 | Shravana Purnima Vrat | Shravana - Shukla Purnima | -- | | 15 Sep 2027 | Bhadrapada Purnima Vrat | Bhadrapada - Shukla Purnima | -- | | 15 Oct 2027 | Ashwina Purnima Vrat | Ashwina - Shukla Purnima | -- | | 13 Nov 2027 | Kartika Purnima Vrat | Kartika - Shukla Purnima | -- | | 13 Dec 2027 | Margashirsha Purnima Vrat | Margashirsha - Shukla Purnima | -- | What this vrat means ## How the date is selected Selection rule The vrat day follows the sunrise/full-moon tithi convention used by the location-aware calendar; the civil festival Purnima can occasionally be listed on the following day. The full Moon naturally became an image of completion and visibility, but Hindu Purnima practice is not one uniform ritual. Vaishnava homes may perform Satyanarayana puja; Buddhist communities mark Vesak on Vaishakha Purnima; students and lineages honour teachers at Guru Purnima; eastern households may worship Lakshmi on Sharad Purnima. The monthly recurrence offers a useful point for gratitude, charity and review. Claims that moonlight charges food with medically curative properties should be treated as symbolic, not scientific. Practice ## How to observe A household may keep a simple fast, perform Satyanarayana puja, read a katha, light a lamp, offer fruit and share food. River bathing and temple visits are common on named Purnimas, but home bathing and charity are valid alternatives. If food such as Sharad Purnima kheer is placed outside, keep it covered and refrigerate promptly; moonlight does not prevent bacterial growth. Location-aware ## Timing that changes by city The tithi can span two sunrises. Some rituals use the sunrise-present vrat day, others use the evening or moonrise-present festival day. That is why a table may show Chaitra Purnima Vrat on one date and Hanuman Jayanti or the civil Purnima on the next. Choose the row that matches the ritual you intend. Safety ## Health-first fasting guidance Fasting is optional and should not replace hydration, medication or adequate nutrition. Night vigils should be shortened when sleep loss is unsafe. Safe food handling remains necessary for milk, rice and sweets left as offerings. Tradition ## Regional and lineage differences Purnimanta lunar months begin after full Moon in much of North India, while Amanta systems begin after new Moon in many southern and western regions. Month labels and associated festivals can therefore sound different even around the same astronomical phase. Satyanarayana traditions also vary by language and lineage. ## Frequently asked questions Why can Purnima Vrat and Purnima festival be on different dates? Different rites privilege sunrise, evening or moonrise when the tithi spans two civil days. The vrat table follows its stated sunrise convention. Is Satyanarayana Puja required every Purnima? No. It is a widespread Vaishnava practice, but many families use another prayer or do not keep a monthly observance. Is moon-charged food medically proven? No. Treat the practice as ritual symbolism and follow normal food-safety rules. Transparency ## Date references These sources were used for the committed date audit. 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