Festival calendar
Kartik Purnima 2026: date and how it is observed
Kartik Purnima 2026 is on Tuesday, 24 November 2026.
Date
Tuesday, 24 November 2026
Tithi
Kartik Purnima
About Kartik Purnima
Kartik Purnima is the full moon of the holy month of Kartik. It is the day of the Ganga snan, of Dev Diwali in Varanasi, and of the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev.
How Kartik Purnima is observed
- Bathe in the Ganga or another holy river at dawn.
- Light lamps in the evening and give charity.
Stotras to read
- Vishnu SahasranamaThe thousand sacred names of Lord Vishnu from the Mahabharata — revealed by Bhishma to Yudhishthira. The supreme Jupiter (Guru) remedy, chanted on Thursdays, Ekadashi, and during Vishnu worship for wisdom, protection, and liberation.
- Chandra Ashtakam (Chandra Stotra)Eight verses from the Skanda Purana praising Lord Chandra (Moon), the mind-karaka in Vedic astrology. Recited on Mondays to calm emotional turbulence, strengthen mental peace, and remedy weak or afflicted Moon placements.
More festivals in 2026
- Lohri
- Makar Sankranti
- Vasant Panchami
- Maha Shivratri
- Holi
- Ugadi & Gudi Padwa
- Ram Navami
- Hanuman Jayanti
- Jagannath Rath Yatra
- Guru Purnima
- Raksha Bandhan
- Krishna Janmashtami
- Ganesh Chaturthi
- Sharad Navratri
- Dussehra (Vijayadashami)
- Sharad Purnima
- Karwa Chauth
- Dhanteras
- Govardhan Puja
- Bhai Dooj
- Chhath Puja
- Dev Uthani Ekadashi
- Diwali (Deepavali)
Dates are for New Delhi, calculated and checked against published panchangs. When a tithi spans two days or a region follows a different rule, a festival can fall a day earlier or later. For the exact muhurat in your city, check the local panchang.
Frequently asked questions
When is Kartik Purnima in 2026?
Kartik Purnima 2026 is on Tuesday, 24 November 2026. The dates are for New Delhi.
Which tithi is Kartik Purnima celebrated on?
Kartik Purnima is celebrated on Kartik Purnima. This follows the North Indian (Purnimanta) calendar.
Why is Kartik Purnima celebrated?
Kartik Purnima is the full moon of the holy month of Kartik. It is the day of the Ganga snan, of Dev Diwali in Varanasi, and of the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev.
Can the date of Kartik Purnima differ in my city?
Yes. When a tithi spans two days, or a region follows a different rule, a festival can fall a day earlier or later. For the exact muhurat of the puja, check the panchang for your city.
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