Hindu calendar · 2028 · IST
Amavasya 2028: all dates
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Ashwin Amavasya (Sarva Pitru Amavasya) · Sat 10 Oct 2026
Tithi Fri 9 Oct, 9:36 PM to Sat 10 Oct, 9:20 PM IST
Amavasya is the new moon day, the 30th tithi of the Krishna paksha, used for remembering ancestors and for charity. Each row gives the evening date, the exact tithi window and the sunrise date for tarpan and snan-daan.
Tue 25 Jan 2028
Magha Amavasya (Mauni Amavasya)
Tithi: Tue 25 Jan, 6:17 PM to Wed 26 Jan, 8:42 PM
Snan-daan (sunrise) date: Wed 26 Jan 2028
Thu 24 Feb 2028
Phalguna Amavasya
Tithi: Thu 24 Feb, 1:27 PM to Fri 25 Feb, 4:07 PM
Snan-daan (sunrise) date: Fri 25 Feb 2028
Sat 25 Mar 2028
Chaitra Amavasya
Tithi: Sat 25 Mar, 7:57 AM to Sun 26 Mar, 10:01 AM
Snan-daan (sunrise) date: Sun 26 Mar 2028
Mon 24 Apr 2028
Vaisakha Amavasya
Tithi: Mon 24 Apr, 12:22 AM to Tue 25 Apr, 1:17 AM
Snan-daan (sunrise) date: Mon 24 Apr 2028
Tue 23 May 2028
Jyeshtha Amavasya
Tithi: Tue 23 May, 2:11 PM to Wed 24 May, 1:46 PM
Snan-daan (sunrise) date: Wed 24 May 2028
Thu 22 Jun 2028
Ashadha Amavasya
Tithi: Thu 22 Jun, 1:38 AM to Thu 22 Jun, 11:58 PM
Snan-daan (sunrise) date: Thu 22 Jun 2028
Fri 21 Jul 2028
Shravana Amavasya (Hariyali Amavasya)
Tithi: Fri 21 Jul, 11:18 AM to Sat 22 Jul, 8:32 AM
Snan-daan (sunrise) date: Sat 22 Jul 2028
Sun 20 Aug 2028
Bhadrapada Amavasya
Tithi: Sat 19 Aug, 7:47 PM to Sun 20 Aug, 4:14 PM
Snan-daan (sunrise) date: Sun 20 Aug 2028
Mon 18 Sep 2028
Ashwin Amavasya (Sarva Pitru Amavasya)
Tithi: Mon 18 Sep, 3:48 AM to Mon 18 Sep, 11:53 PM
Snan-daan (sunrise) date: Mon 18 Sep 2028
Tue 17 Oct 2028
Kartik Amavasya (Diwali Amavasya)
Tithi: Tue 17 Oct, 12:05 PM to Wed 18 Oct, 8:27 AM
Snan-daan (sunrise) date: Wed 18 Oct 2028
Thu 16 Nov 2028
Margashirsha Amavasya
Tithi: Wed 15 Nov, 9:35 PM to Thu 16 Nov, 6:48 PM
Snan-daan (sunrise) date: Thu 16 Nov 2028
Fri 15 Dec 2028
Pausha Amavasya
Tithi: Fri 15 Dec, 9:01 AM to Sat 16 Dec, 7:36 AM
Snan-daan (sunrise) date: Sat 16 Dec 2028
Computed from NASA JPL DE421 Sun and Moon positions. Delhi reference; times in IST (UTC+5:30). Panchangs for other cities or traditions can differ by a day, so confirm with your local temple or priest for religious observance.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next Amavasya?
The next Amavasya is on Sat 10 Oct 2026 (Ashwin Amavasya (Sarva Pitru Amavasya)). The tithi runs Fri 9 Oct, 9:36 PM to Sat 10 Oct, 9:20 PM IST.
What is Amavasya?
Amavasya is the new moon day, the 30th tithi of the Krishna paksha. It is traditionally used for remembering ancestors (tarpan and shraddh), charity and quiet prayer.
Which date should I observe?
The evening date is when Amavasya prevails at nightfall (used for Diwali Lakshmi puja, for example). The snan-daan date is when it prevails at sunrise, used for the holy dip, tarpan and charity.
What are Somvati and Shani Amavasya?
When Amavasya falls on a Monday it is called Somvati Amavasya, and on a Saturday Shani Amavasya. Both are considered especially auspicious for charity and prayer.
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