Guru Purnima 2026 Date and Purnima Tithi
Guru Purnima (Vyasa Purnima) 2026 was observed on Wednesday, 29 July 2026.
Guru Purnima 2026 date and Purnima tithi
Guru Purnima 2026: Wednesday, 29 July 2026 (observed)
Guru Purnima is the full moon of Ashadha. In 2026 Purnima tithi began at 6:18 PM on 28 July and ended at 8:05 PM on 29 July (New Delhi). Purnima prevailed at sunrise and through the day on 29 July, so Guru Purnima was on Wednesday, 29 July.
| Item | Time (IST, New Delhi) |
|---|---|
| Purnima tithi begins | 6:18 PM, 28 July 2026 |
| Purnima tithi ends | 8:05 PM, 29 July 2026 |
Significance
The day is dedicated to the guru, the teacher who removes the darkness of ignorance. It is also called Vyasa Purnima, honouring Maharishi Ved Vyasa, traditionally credited with arranging the Vedas and composing the Mahabharata and the Puranas. Buddhists mark it as the day the Buddha gave his first sermon at Sarnath, and Jain communities also observe it. Guru Purnima comes soon after Devshayani Ekadashi, early in the Chaturmas period when many monks stay in one place and teach.
How to observe it
- Visit or call your teacher, offer flowers, fruit or a small gift and seek their blessings.
- Perform Vyasa Puja or Guru Puja at home or in an ashram; read from the Guru Gita or a text your tradition reveres.
- Students of music and dance honour their gurus with performances.
- Many observe a Purnima fast and give charity.
Panchang for the day
Panchang for 29 July 2026 (New Delhi).
Guru Purnima 2027
Guru Purnima 2027 is listed on Sunday, 18 July 2027.
Related
All times are IST for New Delhi unless stated otherwise. Muhurat changes with your city’s sunrise, sunset and moonrise: check today’s Panchang for your location. Outside India the date can differ; use your local panchang. Sources: Drik Panchang (New Delhi), cross-checked with Free Panchang’s own calculation (Lahiri ayanamsa); AstroSage 2026 festival calendar.
Frequently asked questions
- Guru Purnima 2026 kab thi?
- Guru Purnima 2026 was on Wednesday, 29 July 2026.
- What were the Purnima tithi timings on Guru Purnima 2026?
- Purnima ran from 6:18 PM on 28 July to 8:05 PM on 29 July 2026 (New Delhi).
- Why is Guru Purnima also called Vyasa Purnima?
- It honours Maharishi Ved Vyasa, who is traditionally credited with arranging the Vedas and composing the Mahabharata.