Amavasya Dates 2026
New moon days — for tarpana and ancestral rites
What is Amavasya?
Amavasya is the new moon day when the Moon is not visible — the most important day for offering tarpana to ancestors. Mahalaya Amavasya (end of Pitru Paksha), Polala Amavasya and Deepavali Amavasya are especially significant. An Amavasya falling on Monday is Somvati Amavasya.
2026 Amavasya Dates
| Date | Day | Paksha | Lunar Month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jan 2026 | Sunday | Krishna Paksha | Pushya |
| 17 Feb 2026 | Tuesday | Krishna Paksha | Magha |
| 19 Mar 2026 | Thursday | Krishna Paksha | Phalguna |
| 17 Apr 2026 | Friday | Krishna Paksha | Chaitra |
| 16 May 2026 | Saturday | Krishna Paksha | Vaishakha |
| 15 Jun 2026 | Monday (Somvati Amavasya) | Krishna Paksha | Jyeshtha |
| 14 Jul 2026 | Tuesday | Krishna Paksha | Ashadha |
| 12 Aug 2026 | Wednesday | Krishna Paksha | Shravana |
| 10 Sep 2026 | Thursday | Krishna Paksha | Bhadrapada |
| 10 Oct 2026 | Saturday | Krishna Paksha | Ashvayuja |
| 09 Nov 2026 | Monday (Somvati Amavasya) | Krishna Paksha | Karthika |
| 09 Dec 2026 | Wednesday | Krishna Paksha | Margashira |