Buddha Purnima 2026: date and timings
Buddha Purnima is on Friday, 1 May, 2026. Purnima runs from 9:18 pm, 30 Apr to 11:01 pm, 1 May.
Birth, enlightenment and passing of the Buddha. Deity: Gautama Buddha.
Buddha Purnima 2026 muhurat by city
Purnima runs from 9:18 pm, 30 Apr to 11:01 pm, 1 May (Indian Standard Time).
| City | Date | Timing | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathura-Vrindavan | 1 May | From sunrise, 5:40 am | 6:52 pm |
| Hyderabad | 1 May | From sunrise, 5:50 am | 6:36 pm |
| Delhi | 1 May | From sunrise, 5:40 am | 6:56 pm |
| Mumbai | 1 May | From sunrise, 6:10 am | 7:00 pm |
| Chennai | 1 May | From sunrise, 5:48 am | 6:24 pm |
| Bengaluru | 1 May | From sunrise, 5:59 am | 6:34 pm |
| Kolkata | 1 May | From sunrise, 5:04 am | 6:03 pm |
| Vijayawada | 1 May | From sunrise, 5:42 am | 6:26 pm |
| Visakhapatnam | 1 May | From sunrise, 5:31 am | 6:17 pm |
| Pune | 1 May | From sunrise, 6:07 am | 6:56 pm |
| Ahmedabad | 1 May | From sunrise, 6:06 am | 7:07 pm |
| Jaipur | 1 May | From sunrise, 5:48 am | 6:59 pm |
| Lucknow | 1 May | From sunrise, 5:28 am | 6:38 pm |
Windows follow the traditional rule for this festival and the tithi timing for each city. Tithi times are approximate, usually within about 30 minutes, so for a vrata or homam confirm the exact muhurat with your purohit.
Also on Friday, 1 May in Mathura-Vrindavan
- Rahu Kalam10:37 am to 12:16 pm
- Sunrise and sunset5:40 am and 6:52 pm
- Moonrise and moonsetMoonrise 6:43 pm, moonset 5:02 am
- Tithi at sunrisePurnima
- NakshatraSwati
Buddha Purnima 2026 Choghadiya in Mathura-Vrindavan
Many families, especially in Gujarat and Rajasthan, choose the puja or shopping time on Buddha Purnima from the Choghadiya. Amrit, Shubh and Labh are the good periods; Char also suits travel.
| Time | Choghadiya | Quality |
|---|---|---|
| 5:40 am to 7:19 am | Char | Weak |
| 7:19 am to 8:58 am | Labh | Good |
| 8:58 am to 10:37 am | Amrit | Good |
| 10:37 am to 12:16 pm | Kaal | Avoid |
| 12:16 pm to 1:55 pm | Shubh | Good |
| 1:55 pm to 3:34 pm | Rog | Avoid |
| 3:34 pm to 5:13 pm | Udveg | Avoid |
| 5:13 pm to 6:52 pm | Char | Weak |
| 6:52 pm to 8:13 pm (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 8:13 pm to 9:34 pm (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 9:34 pm to 10:55 pm (night) | Labh | Good |
| 10:55 pm to 12:16 am (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 12:16 am to 1:37 am (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 1:37 am to 2:57 am (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 2:57 am to 4:18 am (night) | Char | Weak |
| 4:18 am to 5:39 am (night) | Rog | Avoid |
Questions people ask
When is Buddha Purnima in 2026?
Buddha Purnima is on Friday, 1 May, 2026.