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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Pune
- Rahu Kalam10:55 am to 12:31 pm
- Sunrise and sunset6:07 am and 6:56 pm
- Moonrise and moonsetMoonrise 6:44 pm, moonset 5:31 am
- Tithi at sunrisePurnima
- NakshatraSwati
Buddha Purnima 2026 Choghadiya in Pune
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 6:07 am to 7:43 am | Char | Weak |
| 7:43 am to 9:19 am | Labh | Good |
| 9:19 am to 10:55 am | Amrit | Good |
| 10:55 am to 12:31 pm | Kaal | Avoid |
| 12:31 pm to 2:07 pm | Shubh | Good |
| 2:07 pm to 3:44 pm | Rog | Avoid |
| 3:44 pm to 5:20 pm | Udveg | Avoid |
| 5:20 pm to 6:56 pm | Char | Weak |
| 6:56 pm to 8:20 pm (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 8:20 pm to 9:43 pm (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 9:43 pm to 11:07 pm (night) | Labh | Good |
| 11:07 pm to 12:31 am (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 12:31 am to 1:55 am (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 1:55 am to 3:19 am (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 3:19 am to 4:43 am (night) | Char | Weak |
| 4:43 am to 6:06 am (night) | Rog | Avoid |
Questions people ask
When is Buddha Purnima in 2026?
Buddha Purnima is on Friday, 1 May, 2026.