Purnima (full moon) dates in Kathmandu, 2026
Bagmati, Nepal · 27.72°, 85.32° · Asia/Kathmandu
Written and reviewed by The Kriya Yogi · Updated 5 October 2026
In 2026, Kathmandu has 13 Purnima dates, from Sat, Jan 3 to Thu, Dec 24. 12 match the Indian date, 1 fall a day later. 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, 7:10 PM – Sat, Jan 3, 3:49 PM | 6:56 AM | Full moon at Sat, Jan 3, 3:49 PM | Same |
| Sun, Feb 1 | Purnima | Sun, Feb 1, 6:09 AM – Mon, Feb 2, 3:56 AM | 6:51 AM | Full moon at Mon, Feb 2, 3:56 AM | Same |
| Tue, Mar 3 | Purnima | Mon, Mar 2, 6:14 PM – Tue, Mar 3, 5:26 PM | 6:28 AM | Full moon at Tue, Mar 3, 5:26 PM | Same |
| Thu, Apr 2 | Purnima | Wed, Apr 1, 7:26 AM – Thu, Apr 2, 8:00 AM | 5:54 AM | Full moon at Thu, Apr 2, 8:00 AM | Same |
| Fri, May 1 | Purnima | Thu, Apr 30, 9:31 PM – Fri, May 1, 11:11 PM | 5:25 AM | Full moon at Fri, May 1, 11:11 PM | Same |
| Sun, May 31 | Purnima | Sat, May 30, 12:15 PM – Sun, May 31, 2:32 PM | 5:09 AM | Full moon at Sun, May 31, 2:32 PM | Same |
| Mon, Jun 29 | Purnima | Mon, Jun 29, 3:25 AM – Tue, Jun 30, 5:44 AM | 5:11 AM | Full moon at Tue, Jun 30, 5:44 AMTithi also holds at the next sunrise | Same |
| Wed, Jul 29 | Purnima | Tue, Jul 28, 6:37 PM – Wed, Jul 29, 8:22 PM | 5:26 AM | Full moon at Wed, Jul 29, 8:22 PM | Same |
| Fri, Aug 28 | Purnima | Thu, Aug 27, 9:25 AM – Fri, Aug 28, 10:03 AM | 5:41 AM | Full moon at Fri, Aug 28, 10:03 AM | Same |
| Sat, Sep 26 | Purnima | Fri, Sep 25, 11:22 PM – Sat, Sep 26, 10:34 PM | 5:55 AM | Full moon at Sat, Sep 26, 10:34 PM | Same |
| Mon, Oct 26 | Purnima | Sun, Oct 25, 12:13 PM – Mon, Oct 26, 9:58 AM | 6:11 AM | Full moon at Mon, Oct 26, 9:58 AM | Same |
| Tue, Nov 24 | Purnima | Tue, Nov 24, 12:00 AM – Tue, Nov 24, 8:42 PM | 6:32 AM | Full moon at Tue, Nov 24, 8:42 PM | Same |
| Thu, Dec 24 | Purnima | Wed, Dec 23, 11:04 AM – Thu, Dec 24, 7:16 AM | 6:52 AM | Full moon at Thu, Dec 24, 7:16 AM | 1 day later |
What Purnima is and how it is kept: the Purnima 2026 guide.
Purnima in Kathmandu: questions
+ How many Purnima days are there in 2026 in Kathmandu?
13, computed for Kathmandu's coordinates and the Asia/Kathmandu time zone. The first falls on Sat, Jan 3 and the last on Thu, Dec 24.
+ Are Kathmandu 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 Kathmandu. In 2026, 12 of 13 dates match the Indian (Ujjain) date, 0 fall a day earlier and 1 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. 1 of this year's 13 entries for Kathmandu 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.