Purnima & Amavasya Dates 2026
Every full moon and new moon of 2026 in Indian Standard Time — and what to do with your crystals on each.
2026 has 13 Purnimas and 12 Amavasyas. Purnima is the traditional night to charge crystals; Amavasya is for cleansing and release. Exact moments in Indian Standard Time:
Purnima (full moon) dates 2026
| Month | Full moon (IST) | |
|---|---|---|
| January | Sat, 3 Jan 2026, 3:33 pm | Month calendar → |
| February | Mon, 2 Feb 2026, 3:39 am | Month calendar → |
| March | Tue, 3 Mar 2026, 5:08 pm | Month calendar → |
| April | Thu, 2 Apr 2026, 7:42 am | Month calendar → |
| May | Fri, 1 May 2026, 10:53 pm | Month calendar → |
| May | Sun, 31 May 2026, 2:15 pm | Month calendar → |
| June | Tue, 30 Jun 2026, 5:27 am | Month calendar → |
| July | Wed, 29 Jul 2026, 8:06 pm | Month calendar → |
| August | Fri, 28 Aug 2026, 9:49 am | Month calendar → |
| September | Sat, 26 Sept 2026, 10:19 pm | Month calendar → |
| October | Mon, 26 Oct 2026, 9:42 am | Month calendar → |
| November | Tue, 24 Nov 2026, 8:24 pm | Month calendar → |
| December | Thu, 24 Dec 2026, 6:58 am | Month calendar → |
Amavasya (new moon) dates 2026
| Month | New moon (IST) | |
|---|---|---|
| January | Mon, 19 Jan 2026, 1:22 am | Month calendar → |
| February | Tue, 17 Feb 2026, 5:31 pm | Month calendar → |
| March | Thu, 19 Mar 2026, 6:54 am | Month calendar → |
| April | Fri, 17 Apr 2026, 5:22 pm | Month calendar → |
| May | Sun, 17 May 2026, 1:31 am | Month calendar → |
| June | Mon, 15 Jun 2026, 8:24 am | Month calendar → |
| July | Tue, 14 Jul 2026, 3:14 pm | Month calendar → |
| August | Wed, 12 Aug 2026, 11:07 pm | Month calendar → |
| September | Fri, 11 Sept 2026, 8:57 am | Month calendar → |
| October | Sat, 10 Oct 2026, 9:20 pm | Month calendar → |
| November | Mon, 9 Nov 2026, 12:32 pm | Month calendar → |
| December | Wed, 9 Dec 2026, 6:22 am | Month calendar → |
Purnima ritual: charge your crystals
- Cleanse first — smoke (loban, camphor), sound or a selenite plate.
- Place stones where they will see the moon: windowsill, balcony or garden. No water needed.
- Set one intention per stone; chanting Om Shraam Shreem Shraum Sah Chandraya Namah 108 times honours Chandra.
- Collect sun-sensitive stones (amethyst, rose quartz, citrine) before harsh morning light.
Amavasya ritual: cleanse and release
Amavasya is not a charging night. Cleanse the stones you wore through a heavy month and write down what you want to let go of; keep black tourmaline or amethyst on the list overnight. Full method-by-method safety is in how to cleanse and energise crystals.
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Frequently asked questions
How many Purnimas are there in 2026?+
2026 has 13 full moons (Purnima) and 12 new moons (Amavasya), listed with exact IST times above.
Is the Purnima date the same as the full moon moment?+
Not always. The table shows the astronomical full-moon moment in IST; festivals and vrats follow the tithi at sunrise or moonrise, so the observance can fall a day before or after.
Which crystals should not be left out overnight?+
Moonlight is safe for every stone. Protect water-sensitive stones like selenite and pyrite from dew, and bring amethyst, rose quartz and citrine inside before strong morning sun.
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