Festival calendar
Sharad Purnima 2026: date and how it is observed
Sharad Purnima 2026 is on Sunday, 25 October 2026.
Date
Sunday, 25 October 2026
Tithi
Ashwin Purnima, at night
About Sharad Purnima
Sharad Purnima, also called Kojagari Purnima, is the full moon night of Ashwin, when the Moon is said to shine with all sixteen kalas. Kheer is kept in the moonlight and eaten the next morning, and Lakshmi is worshipped.
How Sharad Purnima is observed
- Cook kheer, keep it in the moonlight at night and eat it the next morning.
- Worship Lakshmi and the Moon.
Stotras to read
- 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.
- Lakshmi AshtakamEight verses by Yadupatyacharya invoking Goddess Lakshmi — the Venus-linked deity of wealth and prosperity in Vedic astrology. Recited on Fridays and Diwali for financial stability and divine grace.
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)
- Karwa Chauth
- Dhanteras
- Govardhan Puja
- Bhai Dooj
- Chhath Puja
- Dev Uthani Ekadashi
- Kartik Purnima
- 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 Sharad Purnima in 2026?
Sharad Purnima 2026 is on Sunday, 25 October 2026. The dates are for New Delhi.
Which tithi is Sharad Purnima celebrated on?
Sharad Purnima is celebrated on Ashwin Purnima, at night. This follows the North Indian (Purnimanta) calendar.
Why is Sharad Purnima celebrated?
Sharad Purnima, also called Kojagari Purnima, is the full moon night of Ashwin, when the Moon is said to shine with all sixteen kalas. Kheer is kept in the moonlight and eaten the next morning, and Lakshmi is worshipped.
Can the date of Sharad 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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