Guru Purnima 2026: date and timings
Guru Purnima is on Wednesday, 29 July, 2026. Purnima runs from 6:22 pm, 28 Jul to 8:12 pm, 29 Jul.
A day to honour teachers and seek their blessings. Deity: Sage Vyasa and your guru.
Guru Purnima 2026 muhurat by city
Purnima runs from 6:22 pm, 28 Jul to 8:12 pm, 29 Jul (Indian Standard Time).
| City | Date | Timing | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hyderabad | 29 Jul | From sunrise, 5:54 am | 6:50 pm |
| Delhi | 29 Jul | From sunrise, 5:40 am | 7:14 pm |
| Mumbai | 29 Jul | From sunrise, 6:14 am | 7:15 pm |
| Chennai | 29 Jul | From sunrise, 5:53 am | 6:37 pm |
| Bengaluru | 29 Jul | From sunrise, 6:04 am | 6:47 pm |
| Kolkata | 29 Jul | From sunrise, 5:06 am | 6:19 pm |
| Vijayawada | 29 Jul | From sunrise, 5:47 am | 6:40 pm |
| Visakhapatnam | 29 Jul | From sunrise, 5:35 am | 6:32 pm |
| Pune | 29 Jul | From sunrise, 6:11 am | 7:10 pm |
| Ahmedabad | 29 Jul | From sunrise, 6:09 am | 7:23 pm |
| Jaipur | 29 Jul | From sunrise, 5:49 am | 7:16 pm |
| Lucknow | 29 Jul | From sunrise, 5:29 am | 6:56 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 Wednesday, 29 July in Delhi
- Rahu Kalam12:27 pm to 2:09 pm
- Sunrise and sunset5:40 am and 7:14 pm
- Moonrise and moonsetMoonrise 7:16 pm, moonset 5:06 am
- Tithi at sunrisePurnima
- NakshatraUttara Ashadha
Guru Purnima 2026 Choghadiya in Delhi
Many families, especially in Gujarat and Rajasthan, choose the puja or shopping time on Guru Purnima from the Choghadiya. Amrit, Shubh and Labh are the good periods; Char also suits travel.
| Time | Choghadiya | Quality |
|---|---|---|
| 5:40 am to 7:22 am | Labh | Good |
| 7:22 am to 9:04 am | Amrit | Good |
| 9:04 am to 10:45 am | Kaal | Avoid |
| 10:45 am to 12:27 pm | Shubh | Good |
| 12:27 pm to 2:09 pm | Rog | Avoid |
| 2:09 pm to 3:50 pm | Udveg | Avoid |
| 3:50 pm to 5:32 pm | Char | Weak |
| 5:32 pm to 7:14 pm | Labh | Good |
| 7:14 pm to 8:32 pm (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 8:32 pm to 9:50 pm (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 9:50 pm to 11:09 pm (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 11:09 pm to 12:27 am (night) | Char | Weak |
| 12:27 am to 1:46 am (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 1:46 am to 3:04 am (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 3:04 am to 4:22 am (night) | Labh | Good |
| 4:22 am to 5:41 am (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
Questions people ask
When is Guru Purnima in 2026?
Guru Purnima is on Wednesday, 29 July, 2026.