Guru Purnima 2026: date and puja muhurat
The full moon of Ashadha, honouring the guru.
Dates and times for New Delhi, India
Guru Purnima 2026
Wednesday, 29 July 2026
Ashadha Shukla Purnima: 6:19 PM, 28 Jul – 8:05 PM, 29 Jul
Guru Purnima 2027
Sunday, 18 July 2027
Ashadha Shukla Purnima: 6:48 PM, 17 Jul – 9:14 PM, 18 Jul
Guru Purnima dates 2026–2030
| Year | Date and muhurat |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Wednesday, 29 July 2026 |
| 2027 | Sunday, 18 July 2027 |
| 2028 | Thursday, 6 July 2028 |
| 2029 | Wednesday, 25 July 2029 |
| 2030 | Monday, 15 July 2030 |
Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
Guru Purnima 2026 in major cities
| City | Date and muhurat |
|---|---|
| New Delhi | Wednesday, 29 July 2026 |
| Mumbai | Wednesday, 29 July 2026 |
| Kolkata | Wednesday, 29 July 2026 |
| Chennai | Wednesday, 29 July 2026 |
| Bengaluru | Wednesday, 29 July 2026 |
| Hyderabad | Wednesday, 29 July 2026 |
| Pune | Wednesday, 29 July 2026 |
| Ahmedabad | Wednesday, 29 July 2026 |
The date is usually the same across India; the muhurat times differ with each city's sunrise and sunset.
What it is
The full moon of Ashadha, honouring the guru. It is also Vyasa Purnima, remembering Veda Vyasa, teacher of the Vedas and author of the Mahabharata.
Why it matters
A day of gratitude to teachers and gurus, and the birthday of sage Vyasa.
How it is traditionally kept
Respect and offerings to one's teachers, worship of Vyasa, and study.
- Visit or remember your teachers
- Offer flowers, fruit or a gift with thanks
- Read from a sacred text or your guru's teachings
- Begin or renew a practice
Across India
Also sacred to Buddhists, who remember the Buddha's first sermon on this day.
Questions
When is Guru Purnima in 2026?
Guru Purnima is on Wednesday, 29 July 2026, by the Shukla Purnima, computed for New Delhi.
When is Guru Purnima in 2027?
Guru Purnima is on Sunday, 18 July 2027, by the Shukla Purnima, computed for New Delhi.
What is Guru Purnima?
The full moon of Ashadha, honouring the guru. It is also Vyasa Purnima, remembering Veda Vyasa, teacher of the Vedas and author of the Mahabharata.
How is Guru Purnima traditionally kept?
Respect and offerings to one's teachers, worship of Vyasa, and study.
When is Guru Purnima in 2028?
Thursday, 6 July 2028. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
When is Guru Purnima in 2029?
Wednesday, 25 July 2029. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
When is Guru Purnima in 2030?
Monday, 15 July 2030. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
How is Guru Purnima celebrated across India?
Also sacred to Buddhists, who remember the Buddha's first sermon on this day.
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