Purnima & Amavasya Dates — May 2026
Exact full-moon and new-moon times in IST, Ekadashi and Sankranti dates, and the daily tithi for May 2026.
Purnima in May 2026: Fri, 1 May 2026, 10:53 pm and Sun, 31 May 2026, 2:15 pm. Amavasya: Sun, 17 May 2026, 1:31 am. Ekadashi falls on Wed, 13 May 2026 (Krishna) and Tue, 26 May 2026 (Shukla). The Sun enters Taurus (Fri, 15 May 2026, 6:19 am) — the Sankranti. All times are Indian Standard Time.
Key moon dates — May 2026
| Event | Date & time (IST) | Crystal action |
|---|---|---|
| 🌕 Purnima (full moon) | Fri, 1 May 2026, 10:53 pm | Charge & set intentions |
| 🌕 Purnima (full moon) | Sun, 31 May 2026, 2:15 pm | Charge & set intentions |
| Purnima tithi window | Thu 30 Apr, 9:13 pm → Fri 1 May, 10:53 pm | Vrat & puja follow the tithi, not the exact full-moon moment |
| Purnima tithi window | Sat 30 May, 11:59 am → Sun 31 May, 2:15 pm | Vrat & puja follow the tithi, not the exact full-moon moment |
| 🌑 Amavasya (new moon) | Sun, 17 May 2026, 1:31 am | Cleanse & release |
| Amavasya tithi window | Sat 16 May, 5:12 am → Sun 17 May, 1:31 am | Shraddha, snan-daan and Lakshmi Puja (Kartik) follow the tithi |
| Ekadashi (Krishna) | Wed, 13 May 2026 | Fast / meditation; keep amethyst or sphatik nearby |
| Ekadashi (Shukla) | Tue, 26 May 2026 | Fast / meditation; keep amethyst or sphatik nearby |
| Taurus Sankranti | Fri, 15 May 2026, 6:19 am | Sun changes sign — wear sunstone or ruby substitute |
Daily tithi & nakshatra — May 2026
| Date | Tithi at sunrise | Moon nakshatra |
|---|---|---|
| Fri, 1 May 2026 | Shukla Purnima | Swati |
| Sat, 2 May 2026 | Krishna Pratipada | Vishakha |
| Sun, 3 May 2026 | Krishna Dwitiya | Vishakha |
| Mon, 4 May 2026 | Krishna Tritiya | Anuradha |
| Tue, 5 May 2026 | Krishna Chaturthi | Jyeshtha |
| Wed, 6 May 2026 | Krishna Chaturthi | Mula |
| Thu, 7 May 2026 | Krishna Panchami | Purva Ashadha |
| Fri, 8 May 2026 | Krishna Shashthi | Uttara Ashadha |
| Sat, 9 May 2026 | Krishna Saptami | Shravana |
| Sun, 10 May 2026 | Krishna Ashtami | Dhanishta |
| Mon, 11 May 2026 | Krishna Navami | Shatabhisha |
| Tue, 12 May 2026 | Krishna Dashami | Purva Bhadrapada |
| Wed, 13 May 2026 | Krishna Ekadashi | Uttara Bhadrapada |
| Thu, 14 May 2026 | Krishna Dwadashi | Revati |
| Fri, 15 May 2026 | Krishna Trayodashi | Ashwini |
| Sat, 16 May 2026 | Krishna Amavasya | Bharani |
| Sun, 17 May 2026 | Shukla Pratipada | Krittika |
| Mon, 18 May 2026 | Shukla Dwitiya | Rohini |
| Tue, 19 May 2026 | Shukla Tritiya | Mrigashira |
| Wed, 20 May 2026 | Shukla Chaturthi | Punarvasu |
| Thu, 21 May 2026 | Shukla Panchami | Pushya |
| Fri, 22 May 2026 | Shukla Shashthi | Ashlesha |
| Sat, 23 May 2026 | Shukla Ashtami | Magha |
| Sun, 24 May 2026 | Shukla Navami | Purva Phalguni |
| Mon, 25 May 2026 | Shukla Dashami | Uttara Phalguni |
| Tue, 26 May 2026 | Shukla Ekadashi | Hasta |
| Wed, 27 May 2026 | Shukla Ekadashi | Chitra |
| Thu, 28 May 2026 | Shukla Dwadashi | Chitra |
| Fri, 29 May 2026 | Shukla Trayodashi | Swati |
| Sat, 30 May 2026 | Shukla Chaturdashi | Vishakha |
| Sun, 31 May 2026 | Shukla Purnima | Anuradha |
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
When is Purnima in May 2026?+
The full moon (Purnima) is on Fri, 1 May 2026, 10:53 pm and Sun, 31 May 2026, 2:15 pm IST. Vrats follow the tithi at sunrise or moonrise, so check your local Panchang for fasting day.
When is Amavasya in May 2026?+
The new moon (Amavasya) is on Sun, 17 May 2026, 1:31 am IST.
When is Ekadashi in May 2026?+
By sunrise tithi in IST, Ekadashi falls on Wed, 13 May 2026 (Krishna Paksha) and Tue, 26 May 2026 (Shukla Paksha). Smarta and Vaishnava traditions can observe it a day apart.
Can I charge crystals on the night before Purnima?+
Yes. The Moon is over 95% illuminated for about a day either side of full moon, so the nearest clear night works well.
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