Guru Purnima 2026 falls on Tuesday, July 28, 2026 in San Jose. It is Ashadha Purnima in the Hindu lunar calendar. Sunrise is 6:10 AM and sunset 8:17 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.
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.
Guru Purnima 2026 in San Jose is on Tuesday, July 28, 2026. It falls on Ashadha Purnima.
Is Guru Purnima 2026 on the same day in San Jose as in India?
No. Guru Purnima is on Jul 28, 2026 in San Jose but Jul 29, 2026 in India. The tithi begins at one moment worldwide, and that moment lands on a different local day in each place.
What else is Guru Purnima called?
Guru Purnima is also known as Vyasa Purnima. These are regional names and spellings for the same festival.