Amavasai Calendar 2028
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
- Wed, Jan 26Krishna Moon)
February
- Fri, Feb 25Krishna Moon)
March
- Sat, Mar 25Krishna Moon)
April
- Mon, Apr 24Krishna Moon)
May
- Wed, May 24Krishna Moon)
June
- Thu, Jun 22Krishna Moon)
July
- Fri, Jul 21Krishna Moon)
August
- Sun, Aug 20Krishna Moon)
September
- Mon, Sep 18Krishna Moon)
November
- Thu, Nov 16Krishna Moon)
December
- Fri, Dec 15Krishna Moon)
Source: Computed from sidereal Sun-Moon angle in 12° increments (Lahiri ayanamsa). Source: Garuda Purana (ancestor rites) · See calendar methodology