Magha Pournami 2026 Date: Sunday, 1 February
Magha Pournami in 2026 falls on Sunday 1 February 2026 in the Telugu states (Hyderabad, IST). Sukla Pournami: 1 Feb 5:53 AM – 2 Feb 3:39 AM IST. In the USA: Sunday 1 February 2026; tithi Sat 31 Jan 7:23 PM – Sun 1 Feb 5:09 PM EST (4:23 PM – 2:09 PM PST). In the UK: Sunday 1 February 2026.
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Next year: Magha Pournami 2027 – Saturday 20 February 2027
Magha Pournami closes the Magha snanam month: bathing at dawn in a river or at the sea (Bhimili, Machilipatnam and Bhavani island fill with bathers), pitru tarpanam and dana. Kumbha Mela's main snanam is on this pournami in Kumbha years.
Tithi timing
Sukla Pournami begins 1 February 2026 at 5:53 AM IST and ends 2 February 2026 at 3:39 AM IST.
How the date is decided
Magha pournami at sunrise (Magha snanam).
Date by city
| Country | Cities | Date |
|---|---|---|
| USA | all 89 cities | Sunday 1 February 2026 |
| India | all 67 cities | Sunday 1 February 2026 |
| United Kingdom | all 13 cities | Sunday 1 February 2026 |
| Canada | all 11 cities | Sunday 1 February 2026 |
| Australia | all 6 cities | Monday 2 February 2026 |
| New Zealand | all 3 cities | Monday 2 February 2026 |
| Ireland | Dublin | Sunday 1 February 2026 |
| Singapore | Singapore | Sunday 1 February 2026 |
| Malaysia | Kuala Lumpur, Penang (George Town) | Sunday 1 February 2026 |
| UAE | all 3 cities | Sunday 1 February 2026 |
| Qatar | Doha | Sunday 1 February 2026 |
| Saudi Arabia | all 3 cities | Sunday 1 February 2026 |
| Kuwait | Kuwait City | Sunday 1 February 2026 |
| Oman | Muscat | Sunday 1 February 2026 |
| Bahrain | Manama | Sunday 1 February 2026 |
| Germany | all 5 cities | Sunday 1 February 2026 |
| Netherlands | Amsterdam, Eindhoven | Sunday 1 February 2026 |
| Sweden | Stockholm | Sunday 1 February 2026 |
| South Africa | Johannesburg, Durban | Sunday 1 February 2026 |
| Mauritius | Port Louis | Sunday 1 February 2026 |
| Fiji | Suva | Monday 2 February 2026 |
Different date in 10 of 215 cities: Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Canberra, Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Suva — the tithi is judged against each city's own sunrise and local time (daylight saving included), so the day can shift for cities far from India.
FAQ
When is Magha Pournami in 2026?
Magha Pournami 2026 is on Sunday 1 February 2026 in India (Hyderabad, IST). In Sydney it is on Monday 2 February 2026.
Which tithi is Magha Pournami?
Sukla Pournami of Magha masa (amanta).
How is the date of Magha Pournami decided?
Magha pournami at sunrise (Magha snanam).
What day of the week is Magha Pournami 2026?
Sunday.
When is Magha Pournami 2026 in the USA?
Magha Pournami 2026 is on Sunday 1 February 2026 in all 89 US cities on this site, the same day as in India.
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