Purnima (full moon) dates in Nairobi, 2026
Nairobi, Kenya · -1.29°, 36.82° · Africa/Nairobi
Written and reviewed by The Kriya Yogi · Updated 5 October 2026
In 2026, Nairobi 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, 4:25 PM – Sat, Jan 3, 1:04 PM | 6:32 AM | Full moon at Sat, Jan 3, 1:04 PM | Same |
| Sun, Feb 1 | Purnima | Sun, Feb 1, 3:24 AM – Mon, Feb 2, 1:11 AM | 6:42 AM | Full moon at Mon, Feb 2, 1:11 AM | Same |
| Tue, Mar 3 | Purnima | Mon, Mar 2, 3:29 PM – Tue, Mar 3, 2:41 PM | 6:42 AM | Full moon at Tue, Mar 3, 2:41 PM | Same |
| Wed, Apr 1 | Purnima | Wed, Apr 1, 4:41 AM – Thu, Apr 2, 5:15 AM | 6:34 AM | Full moon at Thu, Apr 2, 5:15 AM | 1 day earlier |
| Fri, May 1 | Purnima | Thu, Apr 30, 6:46 PM – Fri, May 1, 8:26 PM | 6:28 AM | Full moon at Fri, May 1, 8:26 PM | Same |
| Sun, May 31 | Purnima | Sat, May 30, 9:30 AM – Sun, May 31, 11:47 AM | 6:30 AM | Full moon at Sun, May 31, 11:47 AM | Same |
| Mon, Jun 29 | Purnima | Mon, Jun 29, 12:40 AM – Tue, Jun 30, 2:59 AM | 6:35 AM | Full moon at Tue, Jun 30, 2:59 AM | Same |
| Wed, Jul 29 | Purnima | Tue, Jul 28, 3:52 PM – Wed, Jul 29, 5:37 PM | 6:38 AM | Full moon at Wed, Jul 29, 5:37 PM | Same |
| Fri, Aug 28 | Purnima | Thu, Aug 27, 6:40 AM – Fri, Aug 28, 7:18 AM | 6:33 AM | Full moon at Fri, Aug 28, 7:18 AM | Same |
| Sat, Sep 26 | Purnima | Fri, Sep 25, 8:37 PM – Sat, Sep 26, 7:49 PM | 6:22 AM | Full moon at Sat, Sep 26, 7:49 PM | Same |
| Mon, Oct 26 | Purnima | Sun, Oct 25, 9:28 AM – Mon, Oct 26, 7:13 AM | 6:13 AM | Full moon at Mon, Oct 26, 7:13 AM | Same |
| Tue, Nov 24 | Purnima | Mon, Nov 23, 9:15 PM – Tue, Nov 24, 5:57 PM | 6:15 AM | Full moon at Tue, Nov 24, 5:57 PM | Same |
| Wed, Dec 23 | Purnima | Wed, Dec 23, 8:19 AM – Thu, Dec 24, 4:31 AM | 6:27 AM | Full moon at Thu, Dec 24, 4:31 AMTithi begins and ends between two sunrises | Same |
What Purnima is and how it is kept: the Purnima 2026 guide.
Purnima in Nairobi: questions
+ How many Purnima days are there in 2026 in Nairobi?
13, computed for Nairobi's coordinates and the Africa/Nairobi time zone. The first falls on Sat, Jan 3 and the last on Wed, Dec 23.
+ Are Nairobi 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 Nairobi. 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. 1 of this year's 13 entries for Nairobi 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.