Amrutkaal ॐ अमृतकाल Sharad Purnima
Sharad Purnima 2026 is observed on Monday, 26 October 2026 — it follows purnima of ashvina.
Shubh Muhurat
Full panchang, Rahu Kaal, and muhurat windows will be available closer to 26 October 2026.
We compute auspicious time windows with Swiss Ephemeris when the festival falls within our 38-day panchang window.
Significance
Sharad Purnima — the harvest full moon — is believed to be the only night when the moon emits divine nectar. Kheer is left under moonlight and consumed the next morning for blessing.
Rituals & Traditions
Upcoming dates
- 2024 17 October 2024 (past)
- 2025 7 October 2025 (past)
- 2026 26 October 2026
- 2027 15 October 2027
- 2028 3 October 2028
- 2029 22 October 2029
- 2030 11 October 2030
- 2031 30 October 2031
- 2032 18 October 2032
- 2033 8 October 2033
- 2034 27 October 2034
- 2035 17 October 2035
- 2036 5 October 2036
Observed by: Hindus
Frequently asked questions
When is Sharad Purnima 2026?
Sharad Purnima 2026 is observed on Monday, 26 October 2026. The festival follows purnima of ashvina.
What is Sharad Purnima?
Sharad Purnima — the harvest full moon — is believed to be the only night when the moon emits divine nectar. Kheer is left under moonlight and consumed the next morning for blessing.
Who observes Sharad Purnima?
Sharad Purnima is observed by Hindus.
Why does the date of Sharad Purnima change every year?
Sharad Purnima is fixed by the Hindu luni-solar calendar — it falls on purnima of ashvina. Because that tithi drifts against the Gregorian calendar each year, the English date moves, even though the festival is always on the same point in the lunar month.