Purnima in Varanasi
Panchang-based dates for Varanasi — timezone Asia/Kolkata. Times follow the same rules as the rest of Bhakti5 (local sunrise, Lahiri ayanamsa).
Next 10 upcoming Purnima dates
| Date | Weekday | Observance |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, 31 May 2026 | রবিবার | Purnima |
| Monday, 29 June 2026 | সোমবার | Vat Purnima |
| Wednesday, 29 July 2026 | বুধবার | Guru Purnima |
| Friday, 28 August 2026 | শুক্রবার | Purnima |
| Saturday, 26 September 2026 | শনিবার | Purnima |
| Monday, 26 October 2026 | সোমবার | Purnima |
| Tuesday, 24 November 2026 | মঙ্গলবার | Purnima |
| Thursday, 24 December 2026 | বৃহস্পতিবার | Purnima |
| Friday, 22 January 2027 | শুক্রবার | Purnima |
| Saturday, 20 February 2027 | শনিবার | Purnima |
More on Purnima
What is Purnima?
Purnima is the full moon day — the fifteenth tithi of Shukla Paksha — when the Moon is fully illuminated. Many vrats and festivals fall on Purnima: Satyanarayan Katha, Guru Purnima, Rakhi Purnima, and others.
The table above includes every festival name in our almanac that contains “Purnima,” including named full-moon observances, so you can plan travel and puja for your city.
Observances
Common practices include fasting, Satyanarayan puja, charity, and holy baths. Specific foods and rituals depend on which Purnima vrat you follow.
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Other cities & observances
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Frequently asked questions
Does every month have a Purnima?
Yes — each lunar month has one Shukla Paksha Purnima. Named festivals are tied to specific lunar months.
Why are Purnima dates different in different regions?
The Hindu civil day is anchored to local sunrise; tithi boundaries can shift the Gregorian date at the edges of time zones.
Where is the full annual list?
Use the Purnima calendar page for a dedicated month-by-month view; this page focuses on your city and the next occurrences.