Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Guru Purnima 2026 falls on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. It is Ashadha Purnima in the Hindu lunar calendar. Sunrise is 5:41 AM and sunset 7:13 PM.
Also known as: Vyasa Purnima
| City | Date |
|---|---|
| New Delhi | Jul 29, 2026 |
| London | Jul 29, 2026 |
| Toronto | Jul 29, 2026 |
| New York | Jul 29, 2026 |
| Houston | Jul 29, 2026 |
| San Jose | Jul 28, 2026 |
| Sydney | Jul 29, 2026 |
| Singapore | Jul 29, 2026 |
| Dubai | Jul 29, 2026 |
Guru Purnima honours the teacher, and Vyasa in particular, on the full moon of Ashadha. It is kept by Hindus, Buddhists and Jains alike — the Buddha is said to have given his first sermon on this day.
Students offer their teachers flowers, cloth and a formal salutation. Ashrams hold recitations, and many begin a period of study or discipline on this date.
Guru Purnima 2026 is on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. It falls on Ashadha Purnima.
Guru Purnima is also known as Vyasa Purnima. These are regional names and spellings for the same festival.