Pournami Dates 2026 பௌர்ணமி
Full Moon (Purnima) — Deity: Lord Shiva, Lord Vishnu
All Pournami Dates in 2026
| # | Date | Day | Festival Name | Tithi | Lunar Month | Panchangam | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2026-01-03 | Saturday | Margazhi Pournami | Purnima (ends 3:32 PM) | Margazhi | View › | January details › |
| 2 | 2026-02-01 | Sunday | Thai Pournami | Purnima (ends 3:39 AM, Feb 02) | Thai | View › | February details › |
| 3 | 2026-03-03 | Tuesday | Maasi Pournami | Purnima (ends 5:07 PM) | Maasi | View › | March details › |
| 4 | 2026-04-01 | Wednesday | Panguni Pournami | Chaturdashi (ends 7:06 AM) | Panguni | View › | April details › |
| 5 | 2026-05-01 | Friday | Chithirai Pournami | Purnima (ends 10:53 PM) | Chittirai | View › | May details › |
| 6 | 2026-05-31 | Sunday | Vaikasi Pournami | Purnima (ends 2:15 PM) | Vaikasi | View › | May details › |
| 7 | 2026-06-29 | Monday | Aani Pournami | Purnima (ends 5:26 AM, Jun 30) | Aani | View › | June details › |
| 8 | 2026-07-29 | Wednesday | Aadi Pournami | Purnima (ends 8:05 PM) | Aadi | View › | July details › |
| 9 | 2026-08-27 | Thursday | Aavani Pournami | Chaturdashi (ends 9:09 AM) | Aavani | View › | August details › |
| 10 | 2026-09-26 | Saturday | Purattasi Pournami | Purnima (ends 10:19 PM) | Purattasi | View › | September details › |
| 11 | 2026-10-25 | Sunday | Aippasi Pournami | Chaturdashi (ends 11:56 AM) | Aippasi | View › | October details › |
| 12 | 2026-11-24 | Tuesday | Karthigai Pournami | Purnima (ends 8:23 PM) | Karthigai | View › | November details › |
| 13 | 2026-12-23 | Wednesday | Margazhi Pournami | Chaturdashi (ends 10:47 AM) | Margazhi | View › | December details › |
Month-by-Month Pournami – 2026
About Pournami in the Tamil Calendar
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. The combination of Pournami with auspicious nakshatras like Rohini or Pushya is considered especially powerful.
Rituals & Practices on Pournami
- Satyanarayan Puja
- Fasting
- Moon worship
- Temple visit
- Spiritual retreat
- Charity
Pournami – Other Years
Other Auspicious Days 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Pournami in 2026?
See the exact Pournami date 2026 with Tithi and day of week on this page.
What is Pournami in Tamil calendar?
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.
What are the rituals performed on Pournami?
Satyanarayan Puja, Fasting, Moon worship, Temple visit, Spiritual retreat, Charity
How many Pournami are there in 2026?
There are 13 Pournami days in 2026. See the complete list above with exact dates, Tithi, and monthly detail pages.
When is the next Pournami in 2026?
The next Pournami is on 1 May 2026 (Friday).