Monthly Breakdown

Amavasya 2026 Monthly Calendar

Complete Month-wise Guide to New Moon Days & Rituals

This comprehensive monthly calendar provides detailed information about each Amavasya in 2026, including specific dates, lunar months, and significance.

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3

Special Amavasya

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12

Total Amavasya

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Timings Included

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Ritual Guidelines

Month-by-Month Guide

January 2026

Lunar Month: Magha

18 January 2026

Sunday

Amavasya

Amavasya - Krishna Paksha

Details

  • Tithi: Amavasya
  • Paksha: Krishna
  • Lunar Month: Magha

Key Rituals

  • Perform Pitru Tarpan for ancestors
  • Observe fast from sunrise
  • Donate to the needy
  • Chant appropriate mantras

Recommended Donations

  • Black sesame seeds
  • Food for the needy
  • Clothes and blankets

February 2026

Lunar Month: Phalguna

17 February 2026

Tuesday

Amavasya

Amavasya - Krishna Paksha

Details

  • Tithi: Amavasya
  • Paksha: Krishna
  • Lunar Month: Phalguna

Key Rituals

  • Perform Pitru Tarpan for ancestors
  • Observe fast from sunrise
  • Donate to the needy
  • Chant appropriate mantras

Recommended Donations

  • Black sesame seeds
  • Food for the needy
  • Clothes and blankets

March 2026

Lunar Month: Chaitra

19 March 2026

Thursday

Amavasya

Amavasya - Krishna Paksha

Details

  • Tithi: Amavasya
  • Paksha: Krishna
  • Lunar Month: Chaitra

Key Rituals

  • Perform Pitru Tarpan for ancestors
  • Observe fast from sunrise
  • Donate to the needy
  • Chant appropriate mantras

Recommended Donations

  • Black sesame seeds
  • Food for the needy
  • Clothes and blankets

April 2026

Lunar Month: Vaisakha

17 April 2026

Friday

Amavasya

Amavasya - Krishna Paksha

Details

  • Tithi: Amavasya
  • Paksha: Krishna
  • Lunar Month: Vaisakha

Key Rituals

  • Perform Pitru Tarpan for ancestors
  • Observe fast from sunrise
  • Donate to the needy
  • Chant appropriate mantras

Recommended Donations

  • Black sesame seeds
  • Food for the needy
  • Clothes and blankets
SHANI AMAVASYA

May 2026

Lunar Month: Jyeshtha

16 May 2026

Saturday

Amavasya

Amavasya - Krishna Paksha

Details

  • Tithi: Amavasya
  • Paksha: Krishna
  • Lunar Month: Jyeshtha
  • Shani - Saturn remedies

Key Rituals

  • Perform Pitru Tarpan for ancestors
  • Observe fast from sunrise
  • Donate to the needy
  • Chant appropriate mantras

Recommended Donations

  • Black sesame seeds
  • Food for the needy
  • Clothes and blankets
  • Black cloth and mustard oil

Special Note: This Amavasya carries enhanced spiritual significance. Plan for more intensive observance and consider participating in community rituals or temple programs.

June 2026

Lunar Month: Jyeshtha

14 June 2026

Sunday

Amavasya

Amavasya - Krishna Paksha

Details

  • Tithi: Amavasya
  • Paksha: Krishna
  • Lunar Month: Jyeshtha

Key Rituals

  • Perform Pitru Tarpan for ancestors
  • Observe fast from sunrise
  • Donate to the needy
  • Chant appropriate mantras

Recommended Donations

  • Black sesame seeds
  • Food for the needy
  • Clothes and blankets

July 2026

Lunar Month: Ashadha

14 July 2026

Tuesday

Amavasya

Amavasya - Krishna Paksha

Details

  • Tithi: Amavasya
  • Paksha: Krishna
  • Lunar Month: Ashadha

Key Rituals

  • Perform Pitru Tarpan for ancestors
  • Observe fast from sunrise
  • Donate to the needy
  • Chant appropriate mantras

Recommended Donations

  • Black sesame seeds
  • Food for the needy
  • Clothes and blankets

August 2026

Lunar Month: Shravana

12 August 2026

Wednesday

Amavasya

Amavasya - Krishna Paksha

Details

  • Tithi: Amavasya
  • Paksha: Krishna
  • Lunar Month: Shravana

Key Rituals

  • Perform Pitru Tarpan for ancestors
  • Observe fast from sunrise
  • Donate to the needy
  • Chant appropriate mantras

Recommended Donations

  • Black sesame seeds
  • Food for the needy
  • Clothes and blankets

September 2026

Lunar Month: Bhadrapada

11 September 2026

Friday

Amavasya

Amavasya - Krishna Paksha

Details

  • Tithi: Amavasya
  • Paksha: Krishna
  • Lunar Month: Bhadrapada

Key Rituals

  • Perform Pitru Tarpan for ancestors
  • Observe fast from sunrise
  • Donate to the needy
  • Chant appropriate mantras

Recommended Donations

  • Black sesame seeds
  • Food for the needy
  • Clothes and blankets
SHANI AMAVASYA

October 2026

Lunar Month: Ashwin

10 October 2026

Saturday

Amavasya

Amavasya - Krishna Paksha

Details

  • Tithi: Amavasya
  • Paksha: Krishna
  • Lunar Month: Ashwin
  • Shani - Saturn remedies

Key Rituals

  • Perform Pitru Tarpan for ancestors
  • Observe fast from sunrise
  • Donate to the needy
  • Chant appropriate mantras

Recommended Donations

  • Black sesame seeds
  • Food for the needy
  • Clothes and blankets
  • Black cloth and mustard oil

Special Note: This Amavasya carries enhanced spiritual significance. Plan for more intensive observance and consider participating in community rituals or temple programs.

SOMVATI AMAVASYA

November 2026

Lunar Month: Kartika

9 November 2026

Monday

Amavasya

Amavasya - Krishna Paksha

Details

  • Tithi: Amavasya
  • Paksha: Krishna
  • Lunar Month: Kartika
  • Somvati - Enhanced Shiva worship

Key Rituals

  • Perform Pitru Tarpan for ancestors
  • Observe fast from sunrise
  • Donate to the needy
  • Chant appropriate mantras

Recommended Donations

  • Black sesame seeds
  • Food for the needy
  • Clothes and blankets
  • White flowers and Bilva leaves

Special Note: This Amavasya carries enhanced spiritual significance. Plan for more intensive observance and consider participating in community rituals or temple programs.

December 2026

Lunar Month: Margashirsha

8 December 2026

Tuesday

Amavasya

Amavasya - Krishna Paksha

Details

  • Tithi: Amavasya
  • Paksha: Krishna
  • Lunar Month: Margashirsha

Key Rituals

  • Perform Pitru Tarpan for ancestors
  • Observe fast from sunrise
  • Donate to the needy
  • Chant appropriate mantras

Recommended Donations

  • Black sesame seeds
  • Food for the needy
  • Clothes and blankets

Monthly Planning Tips

Preparation Guidelines

  1. Mark all dates in your calendar with reminders
  2. Prepare donation materials in advance for each month
  3. Plan special observances for the important Amavasya days
  4. Coordinate with family for collective observances

Observance Checklist

  • Fast from sunrise to moonrise or as per capacity
  • Perform pitru tarpan for ancestral blessings
  • Make prescribed donations with devotion
  • Chant appropriate mantras and perform prayers

Start Your Monthly Amavasya Journey

Use this comprehensive guide to observe every Amavasya in 2026 with proper preparation and devotion.