Purnima (full moon) dates in Dubai, 2026
Dubai, United Arab Emirates · 25.20°, 55.27° · Asia/Dubai
Written and reviewed by The Kriya Yogi · Updated 5 October 2026
In 2026, Dubai has 13 Purnima dates, from Sat, Jan 3 to Wed, Dec 23. 12 match the Indian date, 1 fall a day earlier. The full-moon lunar day, traditionally a day for meditation, satsang and gratitude to teachers.
| Date | Fortnight | Tithi window (local) | Sunrise | Details | vs India |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Jan 3 | Purnima | Fri, Jan 2, 5:25 PM – Sat, Jan 3, 2:04 PM | 7:06 AM | Full moon at Sat, Jan 3, 2:04 PM | Same |
| Sun, Feb 1 | Purnima | Sun, Feb 1, 4:24 AM – Mon, Feb 2, 2:11 AM | 7:03 AM | Full moon at Mon, Feb 2, 2:11 AM | Same |
| Tue, Mar 3 | Purnima | Mon, Mar 2, 4:29 PM – Tue, Mar 3, 3:41 PM | 6:41 AM | Full moon at Tue, Mar 3, 3:41 PM | Same |
| Wed, Apr 1 | Purnima | Wed, Apr 1, 5:41 AM – Thu, Apr 2, 6:15 AM | 6:12 AM | Full moon at Thu, Apr 2, 6:15 AMTithi also holds at the next sunrise | 1 day earlier |
| Fri, May 1 | Purnima | Thu, Apr 30, 7:46 PM – Fri, May 1, 9:26 PM | 5:44 AM | Full moon at Fri, May 1, 9:26 PM | Same |
| Sun, May 31 | Purnima | Sat, May 30, 10:30 AM – Sun, May 31, 12:47 PM | 5:30 AM | Full moon at Sun, May 31, 12:47 PM | Same |
| Mon, Jun 29 | Purnima | Mon, Jun 29, 1:40 AM – Tue, Jun 30, 3:59 AM | 5:32 AM | Full moon at Tue, Jun 30, 3:59 AM | Same |
| Wed, Jul 29 | Purnima | Tue, Jul 28, 4:52 PM – Wed, Jul 29, 6:37 PM | 5:45 AM | Full moon at Wed, Jul 29, 6:37 PM | Same |
| Fri, Aug 28 | Purnima | Thu, Aug 27, 7:40 AM – Fri, Aug 28, 8:18 AM | 5:59 AM | Full moon at Fri, Aug 28, 8:18 AM | Same |
| Sat, Sep 26 | Purnima | Fri, Sep 25, 9:37 PM – Sat, Sep 26, 8:49 PM | 6:10 AM | Full moon at Sat, Sep 26, 8:49 PM | Same |
| Mon, Oct 26 | Purnima | Sun, Oct 25, 10:28 AM – Mon, Oct 26, 8:13 AM | 6:23 AM | Full moon at Mon, Oct 26, 8:13 AM | Same |
| Tue, Nov 24 | Purnima | Mon, Nov 23, 10:15 PM – Tue, Nov 24, 6:57 PM | 6:43 AM | Full moon at Tue, Nov 24, 6:57 PM | Same |
| Wed, Dec 23 | Purnima | Wed, Dec 23, 9:19 AM – Thu, Dec 24, 5:31 AM | 7:02 AM | Full moon at Thu, Dec 24, 5:31 AMTithi begins and ends between two sunrises | Same |
What Purnima is and how it is kept: the Purnima 2026 guide.
Purnima in Dubai: questions
+ How many Purnima days are there in 2026 in Dubai?
13, computed for Dubai's coordinates and the Asia/Dubai time zone. The first falls on Sat, Jan 3 and the last on Wed, Dec 23.
+ Are Dubai Purnima dates the same as in India?
Not always. A tithi starts at the same instant everywhere, but the sunrise that decides the day happens at a different moment in Dubai. In 2026, 12 of 13 dates match the Indian (Ujjain) date, 1 fall a day earlier and 0 a day later.
+ How is the date decided?
This calendar uses the local day on which the Purnima tithi is in force at sunrise. The exact full-moon instant is also shown, because many people observe the evening the moon is fullest. 2 of this year's 13 entries for Dubai are flagged because of that. Local temples may follow a particular sampradaya's rule, so check with them for ritual purposes.
+ How accurate are these times?
Times come from truncated astronomical series and should fall within a few minutes of a full ephemeris. Near a boundary a published panchanga may assign a different day. They are for planning practice, not for precise ritual muhurta.