Guru Purnima 2026 in South Africa: date and local timings
Guru Purnima (Guru Pournami) 2026 falls on Wednesday 29 July 2026 in all 2 South Africa cities listed here. In India it is on Wednesday 29 July 2026 – the same day. The rule: Ashadha pournami at sunrise. In Johannesburg the sunrise on 29 July 2026 runs 6:48 AM local time, and the tithi runs from 28 July 2026 2:49 PM to 29 July 2026 4:35 PM. The table gives the date for each city with the sunrise window and the tithi in local clock time (daylight saving applied), all computed from the NASA/JPL ephemeris for the city's own sunrise and sunset, never converted from IST. Dates here follow the Telugu (amanta) almanac rules. Many Hindu families in Fiji, Mauritius and South Africa use North-Indian (purnimanta) almanacs, which name the months differently and can differ for some vratams; the main festivals that are fixed by a tithi at a part of the day come out the same.
| Cities | Date | Sunrise | Tithi (local time) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johannesburg | Wednesday 29 July 2026 | 6:48 AM | 28 July 2026 2:49 PM – 29 July 2026 4:35 PM |
| Durban | Wednesday 29 July 2026 | 6:43 AM | 28 July 2026 2:49 PM – 29 July 2026 4:35 PM |
FAQ
When is Guru Purnima 2026 in South Africa?
Guru Purnima 2026 is on Wednesday 29 July 2026 in Johannesburg, Durban.
Is Guru Purnima on the same day in South Africa and India?
Yes, in India it is on Wednesday 29 July 2026.
How is the date of Guru Purnima decided?
Ashadha pournami at sunrise.
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