Amavasya 2026 Dates: Month-wise New Moon Timings and Rituals

Published on: December 25, 2025

Amavasya 2026 holds deep religious and spiritual importance in Hindu tradition. Along with Purnima, Amavasya is considered one of the most significant lunar tithis, especially for ancestral rituals, tarpan, charity and spiritual cleansing. Many devotees observe fasts and perform Pitru Puja on this day to seek blessings from their ancestors and remove obstacles from life.

If you are looking for a complete list of Amavasya dates in 2026, including exact tithi timings and traditional observance rules, here is a detailed and reliable guide based on Hindu Panchang calculations.

How Many Amavasya Tithis Are There in 2026?

In 2026, there will be 12 Amavasya tithis, one in each lunar month. Each Amavasya has its own religious significance depending on the month and planetary positions.

Quick Information Table: Amavasya 2026

Topic	Details
Year	2026
Total Amavasya Days	12
Most Important Amavasya	Maghi, Shani, Kartik
Main Rituals	Tarpan, Shraddha, Fasting, Charity
Spiritual Focus	Ancestor peace, purification, protection

January Amavasya 2026 (Maghi Amavasya)

The first Amavasya of 2026 will be observed on Sunday, January 18, 2026, known as Maghi Amavasya.

Amavasya Starts: January 18, 12:03 AM
Amavasya Ends: January 19, 1:21 AM

February Amavasya 2026 (Phalguni Amavasya)

Phalguni Amavasya will fall on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.

Amavasya Starts: February 16, 5:34 PM
Amavasya Ends: February 17, 5:30 PM

March Amavasya 2026 (Chaitra Amavasya)

Chaitra Amavasya will be observed on Wednesday, March 18, 2026.

Amavasya Starts: March 18, 8:25 AM
Amavasya Ends: March 19, 8:52 AM

April Amavasya 2026 (Vaishakhi Amavasya)

Vaishakhi Amavasya will fall on Friday, April 17, 2026.

Amavasya Starts: April 16, 8:11 PM
Amavasya Ends: April 17, 5:21 PM

May Amavasya 2026 (Jyeshtha Amavasya)

Jyeshtha Amavasya will be observed on Saturday, May 16, 2026.

Amavasya Starts: May 16, 5:11 AM
Amavasya Ends: May 17, 1:30 AM

June Amavasya 2026 (Adhika Amavasya)

The June Amavasya will fall on Sunday, June 14, 2026, known as Adhika Amavasya.

Amavasya Starts: June 14, 12:19 PM
Amavasya Ends: June 15, 8:23 AM

July Amavasya 2026 (Ashadha Amavasya)

Ashadha Amavasya will be observed on Tuesday, July 14, 2026.

Amavasya Starts: July 13, 6:49 PM
Amavasya Ends: July 14, 3:12 PM

August Amavasya 2026 (Shravana Amavasya)

Shravana Amavasya will fall on Wednesday, August 12, 2026.

Amavasya Starts: August 12, 1:52 AM
Amavasya Ends: August 12, 11:06 PM

September Amavasya 2026 (Bhadrapada Amavasya)

Bhadrapada Amavasya will be observed on Thursday, September 10, 2026.

Amavasya Starts: September 10, 10:33 AM
Amavasya Ends: September 11, 8:56 AM

October Amavasya 2026 (Ashwin Amavasya)

Ashwin Amavasya will fall on Saturday, October 10, 2026.

Amavasya Starts: October 9, 9:35 PM
Amavasya Ends: October 10, 9:19 PM

November Amavasya 2026 (Kartik Amavasya)

Kartik Amavasya, one of the most sacred Amavasya days, will be observed on Monday, November 9, 2026.

Amavasya Starts: November 8, 11:27 AM
Amavasya Ends: November 9, 12:31 PM

December Amavasya 2026 (Margashirsha Amavasya)

The last Amavasya of the year, Margashirsha Amavasya, will be observed on Tuesday, December 8, 2026.

Amavasya Starts: December 8, 4:12 AM
Amavasya Ends: December 9, 6:21 AM

Importance of Amavasya in Hindu Tradition

Amavasya is considered the most important day for Pitru Tarpan, Shraddha and ancestor worship. It is believed that performing rituals on this day brings peace to departed souls and removes ancestral obstacles from one’s life. Many devotees also observe fasts and engage in meditation to achieve mental and spiritual purification.