Amavasya Dates 2026

The Amavasya dates calendar by Astrotalk includes all New Moon dates in the year. Amavasya is one of the most powerful lunar days in the Hindu Panchang and is significant for performing many rituals, such as Pitra daan, charity, and spiritual cleansing. It is the day when the Moon is invisible in the sky as it aligns closely with the Sun.

There are 12 or 13 Amavasya tithis in a calendar year. If you are searching for accurate Amavasya Dates, this page covers all upcoming Amavasya Tithis and other important information. 

Amavasya Dates For Different Months 

18 January, Sunday	Magha Amavasya
17 February, Tuesday	Phalguna Amavasya
18 March, Wednesday	Chaitra Amavasya
17 April, Friday	Vaishakha Amavasya
16 May, Saturday	Jyeshtha Amavasya
15 June, Monday	Jyeshtha Adhik Amavasya
14 July, Tuesday	Ashadha Amavasya
12 August, Wednesday	Shravana Amavasya
11 September, Friday	Bhadrapada Amavasya
10 October, Saturday	Ashwina Amavasya
9 November, Monday	Kartika Amavasya
8 December, Tuesday	Margashirsha Amavasya

 

What is Amavasya This Month?

Every month's Amavasya dates are considered important for performing ancestral rituals or tarpan, and for spiritual reflection. 

In Vedic Astrology, the Moon rules the mind, emotions, and inner peace. During Amavasya Tithi, the Moon’s energy is extremely powerful, and this is why astrologers often recommend avoiding emotional decisions, conflicts, and impulsive actions on this day.

However, these new moon dates are also beneficial for:

• Meditation
• Prayers
• Pitru Tarpan
• Charity
• Energy Cleansing
• Manifestation

Amavasya in Astrology

On Amavasya, the Moon and the Sun come together in one zodiac sign. As the Moon loses its light with this union, this day also represents silence, endings, inner healing, and self-reflection. 

Astrologically, Amavasya affects your emotions more than you realise. Especially people who are highly sensitive may feel mentally drained, emotionally distressed, quiet, or spiritually active during this period.

Likewise, people who are more spiritually inclined, such as astrologers, spiritual practitioners, pranic healers, and gurus, experience stronger intuition and heightened subconscious thought. This is why many people consider this day favourable for performing spiritual practices.

Different Amavasya Tithis & Their Significance

In Hinduism, Amavasya dates are sacred days associated with ancestors (Pitra), karma, and spiritual purification.

There are different types of Amavasya falling in a year, but 5 are considered of utmost significance.

Somvati Amavasya

The amavasya tithi falling on a Monday is called Somvati Amavasya. This day is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is considered auspicious for marital happiness and spiritual growth.

Mauni Amavasya

This amavasya comes in the month of Magha and is also known as the day of silence. Devotees observe a ‘Maun Vrat’ on this auspicious day and take a dip in holy rivers.

Shani Amavasya

As the name suggests, this amavasya falls on a Saturday. Devotees worship Shani Dev to overcome Shani-related problems such as karmic struggles, delays, and obstacles in life.

Bhaumvati Amavasya

This amvasya falls on a Tuesday and is associated with the planet Mars. Performing prayers and rituals on this day helps resolve debt and health issues.

Sarva Pitru Amavasya

Also known as Mahalya Amavasya, this new moon day is considered the most powerful for performing ancestral rituals. The 16-day period of Pitru Paksha also ends with this tithi.

Spiritual Meaning Of Amavasya 

While Purnima signifies emotional expansion, Amavasya dates indicate an energy reset. Many spiritually awakened people consider this date a cosmic pause.

This is why Amavasya tithi is recommended for:

• Self reflection
• Spiritual discipline
• Journaling
• Forgiveness
• Introspection

Since the Moon governs the mind and its light disappears on the new moon, many people feel emotionally quieter during this time.

Amavasya Rituals and Remedies

Pitru Tarpan for Ancestors

This is one of the most popular and significant rituals devotees perform on this day. They offer prayers and water to their ancestors. This ritual is considered beneficial for resolving pitru dosha and attaining ancestral blessings.

Fasting on Amavasya

Many devotees observe a fast on this day for mental clarity, cleansing, and spiritual focus. They commonly consume milk, fruits, and Satvik food items.

Lighting Diyas

Expert Astrologers recommend lighting a ghee or sesame oil lamp on Amavasya tithi to ward off negative energies and invite spiritual blessings.

Charity and Donations

Donating food items, clothes, and black sesame seeds to the poor and needy is considered to bring blessings on this day.

Chanting and Meditation

The New Moon phase requires inward focus, so many devotees practice meditation for inner peace, clarity of thoughts, and for deeper feelings.

What Should You Avoid On Amavasya

There are certain things that must be avoided on Avavasya dates:

• Major financial decisions
• Unnecessary arguments
• Negative thinking
• Impulsive decisions
• Emotionally reactive behaviours

However, it is important to note that different traditions have different beliefs. Amavasya is not a bad or unfavourable tithi that must be feared. It is, in fact, regarded as one of the most powerful lunar phases as it encourages healing work, spiritual practice, and meditation.

Amavasya and Pitru Dosha

Amavasya is connected with ancestral energies. So, many professional astrologers advise performing Pitru Dosha remedies and rituals for people dealing with family struggles, delays in marriage, emotional issues, or obstacles at work. 

While not every issue is related to Pitru Dosha, it is likely present in your horoscope when such life challenges coincide with planetary imbalances (Sun, Rahu, 9th house) or there are ancestral karmic patterns in the Kundi.

Difference Between Amavasya and Purnima

Amavasya	Purnima
New Moon phase	Full Moon phase
Moon not visible	Moon completely visible
Energy turns inward	Energy expands outward
Suitable for meditation	Suitable for celebrations
Associated with ancestors	Associated with devotion & abundance