Guru Purnima 2026 in London

Wednesday, July 29, 2026

In short

Guru Purnima 2026 falls on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 in London. It is Ashadha Purnima in the Hindu lunar calendar. Sunrise is 5:21 AM and sunset 8:51 PM.

Same day as India · Guru Purnima 2026 →

Also known as: Vyasa Purnima

London timings

Date

Wednesday, July 29, 2026

Wednesday

Lunar date

Ashadha Purnima

Sunrise

5:21 AM

Sunset

8:51 PM

Moonrise

9:08 PM

Moonset

4:40 AM

Shubh muhurat in London

Rahu Kaal — avoid1:06 PM – 3:02 PM

The tradition names no separate muhurat for this festival — it is observed through the day. Abhijit is the day’s generally auspicious window and Rahu Kaal the one to avoid.

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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

Birmingham Bradford Coventry Leicester Manchester Nottingham Slough Bangalore Chennai New Delhi Dubai Edison, NJ

Other years

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Frequently asked questions

When is Guru Purnima 2026 in London?

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

Is Guru Purnima 2026 on the same day in London as in India?

Yes. Guru Purnima falls on Jul 29, 2026 in both London and India this year, though the puja timings differ because sunrise and moonrise are local.

What else is Guru Purnima called?

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