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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathura-Vrindavan | 29 Jul | From sunrise, 5:41 am | 7:10 pm |
| 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 Mathura-Vrindavan
- Rahu Kalam12:25 pm to 2:06 pm
- Sunrise and sunset5:41 am and 7:10 pm
- Moonrise and moonsetMoonrise 7:12 pm, moonset 5:07 am
- Tithi at sunrisePurnima
- NakshatraUttara Ashadha
Guru Purnima 2026 Choghadiya in Mathura-Vrindavan
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 5:41 am to 7:22 am | Labh | Good |
| 7:22 am to 9:03 am | Amrit | Good |
| 9:03 am to 10:44 am | Kaal | Avoid |
| 10:44 am to 12:25 pm | Shubh | Good |
| 12:25 pm to 2:06 pm | Rog | Avoid |
| 2:06 pm to 3:47 pm | Udveg | Avoid |
| 3:47 pm to 5:29 pm | Char | Weak |
| 5:29 pm to 7:10 pm | Labh | Good |
| 7:10 pm to 8:29 pm (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 8:29 pm to 9:48 pm (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 9:48 pm to 11:07 pm (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 11:07 pm to 12:25 am (night) | Char | Weak |
| 12:25 am to 1:44 am (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 1:44 am to 3:03 am (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 3:03 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.