Satyanarayan Puja Dates 2026 — Complete List with Muhurat Times

If you’ve been waiting for the right time to perform Satyanarayan Puja — for a new home, after a wedding, or simply as a monthly vrat — this page has everything you need. Below is the complete 2026 Purnima calendar with IST timings, month-by-month guidance, other auspicious days to consider, and a simple table to help you pick the best date for your specific occasion.

One important note for 2026: this year has 13 Purnima dates instead of the usual 12, because an extra lunar month called Adhik Maas falls in May. This makes 2026 an especially powerful year for Vishnu worship.

All 2026 Satyanarayan Puja Dates — Purnima List

The most auspicious day for Satyanarayan Puja is Purnima, the full moon day. Here are all 13 dates for 2026 with tithi timings in IST.

Note: All timings are in Indian Standard Time (IST). Muhurat times may vary slightly by city. For your exact location, cross-check with a local Panchang or DrikPanchang.com.

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Month-by-Month Guide

January — Pausha Purnima, 3 January (Saturday)

Pausha Purnima falls on a Saturday this year, which is noteworthy — Saturday is considered auspicious in certain traditions, particularly for families seeking relief from hardship or delay. The tithi begins on the evening of January 2nd, so families can begin preparations on the 2nd itself. A morning puja on January 3rd, before the tithi ends at 3:32 PM, is ideal. Winter mornings have a particular stillness that suits the quiet focus this puja calls for.

February — Magha Purnima, 1 February (Sunday)

Magha Purnima is associated with charity, ancestral reverence, and the worship of Lord Vishnu. The tithi begins in the early morning of February 1st, making this one of the cleanest Purnima dates of the year for a full-day vrat. Sunday also means family members are more likely to be available — practical for families who want everyone present for the katha.

March — Phalguna Purnima, 3 March (Tuesday)

Phalguna Purnima falls close to Holi in 2026, making it a particularly joyful time of year to perform the puja. The tithi runs from the evening of March 2nd to the evening of March 3rd, giving a comfortable window for either a morning or late afternoon puja. Tuesday is associated with strength and devotion, and works well for families performing the puja for health-related intentions.

April — Chaitra Purnima, 2 April (Thursday) ⭐

Chaitra Purnima is one of the most auspicious Purnimas of the year — it marks the beginning of the Hindu new year in many traditions and carries a strong energy of new beginnings. That it falls on a Thursday in 2026 makes it especially powerful. Thursday is governed by Jupiter (Brihaspati), the planet of wisdom and abundance, and is traditionally considered the best day of the week for Satyanarayan Puja. If you are performing this puja after a marriage or for a new home and can only pick one date, Chaitra Purnima 2026 is the strongest choice.

May — Vaishakha Purnima, 1 May (Friday) ⭐

Vaishakha Purnima — also known as Buddha Purnima — is one of the holiest days in the Vaishnava calendar. It marks the birth of Lord Vishnu’s ninth avatar and carries deep significance for Satyanarayan worship specifically. Families performing the puja for the first time often choose this date. The tithi begins on the evening of April 30th and runs through May 1st, giving ample time for a full morning puja with the katha.

May — Adhik Purnima, 31 May (Sunday) ⭐ Special

The Adhik Maas (extra lunar month) Purnima is a rare date that appears only once in approximately three years. In 2026 it falls on May 31st. This day is considered exceptionally powerful for Vishnu worship — the Adhik Maas itself is entirely dedicated to Lord Vishnu, and performing Satyanarayan Puja on its Purnima is believed to carry multiplied spiritual merit. Important: This date is not suitable for new beginnings like weddings or Griha Pravesh, but it is ideal for the monthly vrat, for devotional practice, or for families who have been observing this puja regularly.

June — Jyeshtha Purnima, 29 June (Monday)

Jyeshtha Purnima arrives as summer peaks, and is associated with the worship of Ganga and with prayers for protection from hardship. The tithi begins in the early hours of June 29th — families who prefer an early morning puja will find this works well. Monday is governed by the Moon, making it particularly suited for rituals connected to peace of mind and emotional wellbeing.

July — Guru Purnima, 29 July (Wednesday)

Guru Purnima is one of the most sacred days in the Hindu calendar, dedicated to the tradition of spiritual guidance and the lineage of teachers. Performing Satyanarayan Puja on Guru Purnima is considered especially meritorious — it combines devotion to Vishnu with gratitude to the guru principle. Families with a strong connection to a spiritual teacher or tradition particularly favour this date.

August — Shravana Purnima, 28 August (Friday)

Shravana is Vishnu’s own month — the entire lunar month of Shravana is dedicated to his worship, making this Purnima particularly significant for Satyanarayan Puja. In 2026 it coincides with Raksha Bandhan. A household performing both the Raksha Bandhan ritual and the Satyanarayan Puja on this day would be creating a powerful combination of family bonding and devotion. The tithi begins on the morning of August 27th, so preparations can begin the evening before.

September — Bhadrapada Purnima, 26 September (Saturday)

Two Purnima dates in 2026 fall on a Saturday — January 3rd and September 26th. In some traditions, particularly in Maharashtra and Gujarat, Saturday Purnima is considered especially auspicious for families seeking to remove longstanding obstacles or resolve matters that have been delayed. If your reason for performing this puja involves clearing something that has been stuck — in career, property, or health — either of these Saturday dates is worth considering.

October — Sharad Purnima, 26 October (Monday) ⭐

Sharad Purnima is one of the most celebrated full moon nights in India. According to tradition, on this night the moon is fully radiant with all sixteen kalas (qualities), and moonlight carries a particular healing quality. It is the night of the Maha Raas — deeply connected to Lord Vishnu’s lila. Families performing Satyanarayan Puja on Sharad Purnima often extend the ritual into the evening and leave prasad (typically poha or kheer) under the moonlight overnight as an offering.

November — Kartika Purnima, 24 November (Monday) ⭐

Kartika Purnima is considered among the holiest Purnimas of the entire year. The month of Kartika is Vishnu’s most sacred month, and its Purnima is known as Dev Deepawali — the festival of lamps for the gods. The Skanda Purana specifically mentions Kartika Purnima as an especially auspicious day for Satyanarayan Puja. Families who perform the puja only once a year often choose this date. The tithi begins on the evening of November 23rd — a lamp-lighting ceremony alongside the puja on this evening would be deeply in keeping with the spirit of the day.

December — Margashirsha Purnima, 23 December (Wednesday)

Margashirsha is the month Lord Krishna declares as himself in the Bhagavad Gita (“Of months, I am Margashirsha”), making this Purnima particularly significant for Vaishnava worship. The tithi runs through December 23rd and into December 24th, offering a comfortable window for a morning puja. For families who missed earlier dates or want to close the year with a ritual of gratitude, this is a meaningful choice.

Other Auspicious Days for Satyanarayan Puja

Purnima is the ideal day — but it is not the only auspicious one. Here are three other categories of days when Satyanarayan Puja is traditionally performed:

Ekadashi (11th Tithi)

• Occurs twice every month — once in the waxing phase (Shukla Ekadashi) and once in the waning phase (Krishna Ekadashi)
• Shukla Ekadashi is particularly auspicious for Vishnu worship
• Good choice for families who cannot wait for the next Purnima, or for those performing the puja around a specific life event that doesn’t align with the full moon calendar

Sankranti Days (12 per year)

• The day the sun moves from one zodiac sign to the next — occurs once each month
• Makar Sankranti (January 14) and Mesh Sankranti (April 14) are the most powerful
• Considered auspicious for beginning new vrats and for pujas related to prosperity and abundance

Thursdays

• Thursday is governed by Jupiter (Brihaspati), the planet of wisdom, dharma, and abundance
• Many families observe a weekly Satyanarayan Puja on Thursdays, particularly those who have made it a regular household practice
• A Thursday that also falls on Purnima — like April 2nd in 2026 — is considered exceptionally auspicious

Saturdays (in certain traditions)

• In Maharashtrian and some Gujarati traditions, Saturday Purnima carries special significance
• Families seeking relief from prolonged difficulty or obstacles sometimes specifically seek a Saturday date
• In 2026, January 3rd and September 26th are Saturday Purnimas

Which Date Should You Pick? — A Simple Decision Guide

Every family performs Satyanarayan Puja for a reason. Here is a straightforward guide to match your occasion with the most suitable date:

Dates to Avoid

Just as there are especially auspicious days, there are times when performing Satyanarayan Puja is traditionally avoided:

• Amavasya (New Moon day): The new moon is associated with ancestral rites, not auspicious new beginnings. Avoid scheduling the puja on this day.
• Rahu Kalam: An approximately 90-minute window each day considered inauspicious for new beginnings. Timings vary by day and city — check your local Panchang. Performing the puja before Rahu Kalam begins or well after it ends is standard practice.
• Solar and lunar eclipses: Eclipse periods — including the hours immediately before and after — are avoided for most auspicious activities. In 2026, check for eclipse dates and give a buffer of at least 12 hours on either side.
• Chaturdashi (14th tithi): The day immediately before Purnima. If the Purnima tithi begins very late in the day, some families wait until the next morning rather than performing the puja on Chaturdashi itself.
• Adhik Maas for Griha Pravesh or weddings: As noted above, the Adhik Maas Purnima on May 31st is powerful for devotional practice but not suitable for rituals marking new social or domestic beginnings.

Book a Pandit for Your Chosen Date

Once you’ve picked your date, the next step is simple.

• Host it at home with a pandit — our pandits are available across cities and can be booked for any of the 2026 Purnima dates listed above.
• Book early for high-demand dates — Kartika Purnima (November 24), Chaitra Purnima (April 2), and Guru Purnima (July 29) tend to fill up quickly.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When should Satyanarayan Puja be done? Purnima is the preferred and most auspicious day. Ekadashi, Sankranti days, and Thursdays are also considered auspicious. Within the day, evening is traditionally preferred over morning — the puja begins after the day’s fast and is concluded before or around moonrise. That said, morning pujas are widely performed and entirely acceptable when the occasion calls for it.

Which day is best for Satyanarayan Puja? Purnima is the first choice. Among the 2026 dates, Chaitra Purnima (April 2, Thursday) and Kartika Purnima (November 24) stand out as the strongest. For weekly practice, Thursday is the most auspicious day of the week. In some traditions, Saturday Purnima carries additional significance for families seeking to remove obstacles.

When is Satyanarayan Puja this month? See the full 2026 table above for the exact Purnima date and timing for each month. The tithi start and end times will tell you the window within which the puja should ideally be performed.

Which day is good for Satyanarayan Puja in 2026? 2026 has 13 Purnima dates — more than usual, due to Adhik Maas. The standout dates are Chaitra Purnima (April 2), Vaishakha Purnima (May 1), Adhik Purnima (May 31, for devotional practice only), Sharad Purnima (October 26), and Kartika Purnima (November 24). See the full table and the decision guide above to match your date to your occasion.