Amavasya 2026 List: The Amavasya calendar for the year 2026 will be particularly significant from a religious and spiritual perspective. The year will begin with Maghi Amavasya in the month of Magha, followed by Amavasya in the months of Phalguna and Chaitra. A special feature of this year is that due to the presence of an extra month (Adhik Maas) in 2026, the total number of Amavasyas will be more than usual, thus increasing the opportunities for religious rituals and prayers.

According to religious beliefs, sometimes the Amavasya date falls on two days. In such cases, the first day is considered auspicious for bathing and charity, while the second day is suitable for performing Tarpan, observing fasts, and performing ancestral rites. Thus, each Amavasya in 2026 will provide opportunities for special religious activities and auspicious deeds.

2026 Amavasya Calendar

Date    Name of Amavasya
January 18, 2026, Sunday    Mauni Amavasya or Maghi Amavasya
February 17, 2026, Tuesday    Phalguna Amavasya
March 18, 2026, Wednesday    Chaitra Amavasya
April 17, 2026, Friday,    Vaishakha Amavasya
May 16, 2026, Saturday    Jyeshtha Amavasya
June 14, 2026, Sunday    Adhik Maas Amavasya
July 14, 2026, Tuesday    Ashadha Amavasya
August 12, 2026, Wednesday    Shravana Amavasya or Sawan Amavasya
September 10, 2026, Thursday    Bhadrapada Amavasya
October 10, 2026, Saturday    Ashwin Amavasya
November 8, 2026, Sunday    Kartik Amavasya
December 8, 2026, Tuesday    Margashirsha Amavasya

Mauni Amavasya 2026: Date and Significance

The first Amavasya of 2026 will be Mauni Amavasya, which falls on the last day of the Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight) of the month of Magha. It is also called Maghi Amavasya. Special religious activities are performed on this day, such as bathing in holy rivers, performing Tarpan for ancestors, and observing a vow of silence. According to religious beliefs, observing a fast and performing rituals on Mauni Amavasya brings peace to the ancestors and ensures happiness and prosperity in the family. In 2026, Mauni Amavasya falls on January 18 2026.  There is a special tradition of observing a vow of silence on this day. Remaining silent throughout the day brings mental peace and aids in spiritual progress.

Shanishchari Amavasya 2026: Date and Special Significance

In 2026, there will be two Shanishchari Amavasya. When Amavasya (new moon) falls on a Saturday, it is called Shanishchari Amavasya. These dates are:

May 16, 2026
October 10, 2026
The significance of Shanishchari Amavasya is particularly associated with the worship of Lord Shani and ancestral rituals. Lighting a lamp with mustard oil under a peepal tree and worshipping Lord Shani on this day is believed to reduce obstacles in life and alleviate mental stress.

Adhik Maas 2026: What it is and its Significance

In 2026, according to the Hindu calendar, there will be an extra month, which is called Adhik Maas or Purushottam Maas. Adhik Maas does not occur every year; it comes approximately every 2-3 years to maintain a balance between the movements of the sun and the moon in the calendar. This month is considered to have special religious significance compared to other months. Donations, worship, fasting, and religious activities performed during Adhik Maas are considered more fruitful than those performed in normal months. According to the Puranas, worshipping Lord Vishnu during this month is especially beneficial.

Religious Significance of Adhik Maas
Adhik Maas is considered the most auspicious month from a religious perspective. Performing any auspicious activity during this month, such as chanting mantras, religious rituals, charity, or fasting, is considered especially beneficial. According to the Puranas, devotion to Lord Vishnu and performing good deeds during Adhik Maas yields a hundred times more merit than in normal months.

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