Guru Purnima 2026 in New Delhi

Wednesday, July 29, 2026

In short

Guru Purnima 2026 falls on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 in New Delhi. It is Ashadha Purnima in the Hindu lunar calendar. Sunrise is 5:41 AM and sunset 7:13 PM.

Also known as: Vyasa Purnima

New Delhi timings

Date

Wednesday, July 29, 2026

Wednesday

Lunar date

Ashadha Purnima

Sunrise

5:41 AM

Sunset

7:13 PM

Moonrise

7:17 PM

Moonset

5:06 AM

Today’s Panchang in New Delhi

What is Guru Purnima?

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.

How it is observed

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.

Other cities

Agra Ahmedabad Ajmer Aligarh Amravati Amritsar Asansol Aurangabad Bangalore Bareilly Bhavnagar Bhopal

Other years

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Frequently asked questions

When is Guru Purnima 2026 in New Delhi?

Guru Purnima 2026 in New Delhi is on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. It falls on Ashadha Purnima.

What else is Guru Purnima called?

Guru Purnima is also known as Vyasa Purnima. These are regional names and spellings for the same festival.