The year 2026- Amavasya (New Moon) dates, time, rituals & their significance!
'Amavasya' is a Sanskrit word that refers to the lunar A phase of the New Moon. The Hindu Almanac or calendar uses 30 Lunar Phases. Called 'thithi' in India.
In Hindu culture and beliefs, the New Moon Day or Amavasya 2026 is considered to be of Great Power. Most of the Amavasya 2026 days are considered to be inauspicious except for the Karthika Amavasya, the day New Moon occurs in the month of Karthika celebrated by the Hindus as the world-famous Deepavali or Diwali festival.
Every month, the New Moon Day is considered sacred - especially for the worship of the forefathers and performing Poojas for them. The dark fortnight of the Ashwin month (September-October) also known as Ashwin Amavasya 2026 is considered as especially sacred and offering oblations to the departed forefathers.
Amavasya falling on Mondays also known as Somawar Amavasya 2026 have a special significance in the Hindu Reigion. It is believed that a fast on these
particular Amavasyas would ward-off widow-hood in women and ensure bearing of progeny.
| Date | Day | Starting Time | Ending Time | Amavasya |
| January 18 | Sunday | 12:03 Jan 18 | 01:21 Jan 19 | Magha Amavasya |
| February 17 | Tuesday | 05:34 Feb 16 | 05:30 Feb 17 | Phalguna Amavasya |
| March 18 | Wednesday | 08:25 Mar 18 | 06:52 Mar 19 | Chaitra Amavasya |
| April 17 | Friday | 08:11 Apr 16 | 05:21 Apr 17 | Vaishakha Amavasya |
| May 16 | Saturday | 05:11 May 16 | 01:30 May 17 | Jyeshtha Amavasya |
| June 14 | Sunday | 12:19 Jun 14 | 08:23 Jun 15 | Jyeshtha Adhika Amavasya |
| July 14 | Tuesday | 06:49 July 13 | 12:41 Jul 25 | Ashadha Amavasya |
| August 12 | Wednesday | 01:52 Aug 12 | 11:06 Aug 12 | Shravana Amavasya |
| September 10 | Thursday | 10:33 Sep 10 | 08:56 Sept 11 | Bhadrapada Amavasya |
| October 10 | Saturday | 09:35 Oct 09 | 09:19 Oct 10 | Ashwina Amavasya |
| November 8 | Sunday | 11:27 Nov 08 | 12:31 Nov 09 | Kartika Amavasya |
| December 8 | Tuesday | 04:12 Dec 08 | 06:21 Dec 09 | Margashirsha Amavasya |