Wednesday, 29 July 2026
Guru Purnima 2026
In short
Guru Purnima 2026 is on Wednesday, 29 July 2026: Shukla Paksha Purnima of Ashadh, the tithi current at sunrise in New Delhi.
- Date
- Wednesday, 29 July 2026
- Tithi
- Ashadh Shukla Paksha Purnima
- Tithi begins
- 28 Jul, 18:21
- Tithi ends
- 29 Jul, 20:06
- Place
- New Delhi
How it is observed
Guru Purnima is a day for honouring teachers and spiritual guides. It is also called Vyasa Purnima, after the sage Vyasa, and Buddhists mark it as the day of the Buddha's first sermon.
Students and disciples offer flowers, gifts and respect to their teachers, and ashrams hold worship and discourses. In Nepal, schools hold programmes where students give tika and garlands to teachers.
Frequently asked questions
When is Guru Purnima in 2026?
Guru Purnima 2026 is on Wednesday, 29 July 2026.
How is the date of Guru Purnima decided?
By the lunisolar calendar: it falls on Shukla Paksha Purnima of Ashadh, the tithi current at sunrise in New Delhi. The date is computed from the positions of the Sun and Moon, which is why it moves against the Gregorian calendar from year to year.
How is Guru Purnima observed?
Students and disciples offer flowers, gifts and respect to their teachers, and ashrams hold worship and discourses. In Nepal, schools hold programmes where students give tika and garlands to teachers.