Amavasya Dates 2026 and 2027 with Tithi Timings
Amavasya is the new moon tithi, the 30th and last of the lunar month, and is traditionally the day for tarpanam to ancestors and for several poojas. The Amavasya days from 2 November 2026 are 8 November and 8 December. The tables below list every Amavasya for 2026 and 2027, and the calculator gives them for your own city.
By Dr. Mekhala V Jois · Last updated: 2 November 2026
Amavasya Dates Calculator
Pick a city and a year to see the dates for your place. The tables further down are for Bengaluru, India Standard Time.
Amavasya Dates for 2026
Remaining dates from 2 November 2026, for Bengaluru (IST).
| Date | Day | Tithi | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 November 2026 | Sunday | Amavasya | 11:28 AM | 9 Nov, 12:31 PM |
| 8 December 2026 | Tuesday | Amavasya | 04:12 AM | 9 Dec, 06:21 AM |
Amavasya Dates for 2027
| Date | Day | Tithi | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 January 2027 | Thursday | Amavasya | 6 Jan, 11:14 PM | 8 Jan, 01:54 AM |
| 6 February 2027 | Saturday | Amavasya | 5 Feb, 07:05 PM | 09:26 PM |
| 7 March 2027 | Sunday | Amavasya | 01:46 PM | 8 Mar, 02:59 PM |
| 6 April 2027 | Tuesday | Amavasya | 05:40 AM | 7 Apr, 05:21 AM |
| 6 May 2027 | Thursday | Amavasya | 5 May, 06:16 PM | 04:28 PM |
| 4 June 2027 | Friday | Amavasya | 04:05 AM | 5 Jun, 01:10 AM |
| 3 July 2027 | Saturday | Amavasya | 12:06 PM | 4 Jul, 08:31 AM |
| 2 August 2027 | Monday | Amavasya | 1 Aug, 07:20 PM | 03:35 PM |
| 31 August 2027 | Tuesday | Amavasya | 02:41 AM | 11:11 PM |
| 29 September 2027 | Wednesday | Amavasya | 10:55 AM | 30 Sept, 08:05 AM |
| 29 October 2027 | Friday | Amavasya | 28 Oct, 08:48 PM | 07:06 PM |
| 27 November 2027 | Saturday | Amavasya | 09:07 AM | 28 Nov, 08:54 AM |
| 27 December 2027 | Monday | Amavasya | 12:23 AM | 28 Dec, 01:42 AM |
How these amavasya dates are chosen
The observed day is the one on which Amavasya covers most of the afternoon (aparahna), the period used for ancestral rites. Times are for Bengaluru in India Standard Time. For another city, use the calculator above, since sunrise, sunset and moonrise move the observed day for some dates.
What is Amavasya?
Amavasya is the day of no Moon, when the Sun and Moon are in the same direction. In Hindu tradition it is the usual day for offering tarpanam to ancestors, and Mahalaya Amavasya in the Pitru Paksha is the best known. Some people also observe the day with Kali, Shiva or Kubera worship, and Diwali’s main day falls on an Amavasya in most years.
For ancestral rites the afternoon is the preferred time, which is why this calculator picks the day on which Amavasya covers the afternoon. When the tithi spans two days, a priest may choose either by family custom, so confirm with the one who performs your rites.
Why the Amavasya date differs between sources
A tithi is a stretch of time measured from the Moon’s angle to the Sun, so it begins and ends at any hour. It often covers part of two civil days, and each source applies its own rule to pick one. Tables here use one stated rule, and show the exact start and end of the tithi so you can check it yourself.
The tithi times come from the same astronomical engine as the Poojas.in panchang. For Bengaluru on 9 November 2026 the Amavasya end time and on 21 November 2026 the Ekadashi end time both matched Drik Panchang to the minute. Your temple or priest has the final word on which day to observe.
Where to go next
Amavasya Dates: Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Amavasya dates in 2026?
The remaining Amavasya dates in 2026 from 2 November are 8 November and 8 December, calculated for Bengaluru by the afternoon rule. The table lists them with tithi timings.
What are the Amavasya dates in 2027?
The full list for 2027 is in the table on this page with the tithi start and end time for each. Use the calculator for your own city, because some dates can differ by a day.
When is the next Amavasya?
Use the calculator for your city. It shows each Amavasya in the chosen year, so the next one is the first date after today.
What is done on Amavasya?
Families offer tarpanam to ancestors, and many fast or light a lamp. Some also arrange poojas to Shiva, Kali or Kubera on the day. Practice differs by community.
Why can Amavasya fall on two dates in different sources?
Amavasya begins and ends at any time of day, so it often covers part of two dates. Sources choose differently between sunrise, afternoon or the moment it begins.
Is Amavasya inauspicious?
Many treat it as unsuitable for starting new ventures and as a day for ancestral and spiritual observance. Practice and opinion vary by region and family.
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