Guru Purnima 2026 in New York

Wednesday, July 29, 2026

In short

Guru Purnima 2026 falls on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 in New York. It is Ashadha Purnima in the Hindu lunar calendar. Sunrise is 5:51 AM and sunset 8:13 PM.

Same day as India

Also known as: Vyasa Purnima

New York timings

Date

Wednesday, July 29, 2026

Wednesday

Lunar date

Ashadha Purnima

Sunrise

5:51 AM

Sunset

8:13 PM

Moonrise

8:33 PM

Moonset

5:34 AM

Today’s Panchang in New York

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

Atlanta Austin Boston Charlotte Chicago Columbus Dallas Detroit Edison, NJ Fremont Houston Irvine

Other years

Guru Purnima 2024 Guru Purnima 2025 Guru Purnima 2027 Guru Purnima 2028

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Frequently asked questions

When is Guru Purnima 2026 in New York?

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

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

Yes. Guru Purnima falls on Jul 29, 2026 in both New York 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.