Amavasai Calendar 2026
New Moon dates for the year — Krishna Amavasya of each lunar month
Amavasai is the new moon — the dark threshold between cycles. Major ancestor observance for Tarpanam offerings. Mahalaya Amavasya (Bhadrapada Krishna 15) closes the 16-day Pitru Paksha. Diwali Amavasya (Karthika Krishna 15) is the festival of lights night. Somavati Amavasya (when it falls on a Monday) is especially auspicious.
January
- Sun, Jan 18Krishna Moon)
February
- Tue, Feb 17Krishna Moon)
March
- Wed, Mar 18Krishna Moon)
April
- Fri, Apr 17Krishna Moon)
May
- Sat, May 16Krishna Moon)
July
- Tue, Jul 14Krishna Moon)
August
- Wed, Aug 12Krishna Moon)
September
- Thu, Sep 10Krishna Moon)
October
- Sat, Oct 10Krishna Moon)
November
- Sun, Nov 8Krishna Moon)
- Mon, Nov 9Krishna Moon)
December
- Tue, Dec 8Krishna Moon)
Source: Computed from sidereal Sun-Moon angle in 12° increments (Lahiri ayanamsa). Source: Garuda Purana (ancestor rites) · See calendar methodology