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New Delhi
Buddha Purnima – Friday, 1 May 2026
Tithi begins
09:12 PM, 30 Apr
Tithi ends
10:52 PM, 1 May
Buddha Purnima 2026 – date and timings by city
About Buddha Purnima
Buddha Purnima on Vaishakha Purnima marks the birth, enlightenment and passing of Gautam Buddha. It is also a day for a holy dip, charity and Satyanarayan puja.
How the date is fixed
It is kept on the day the tithi is present at sunrise. If the tithi starts and ends between two sunrises, it is kept on the day it falls.
Questions people ask
When is Buddha Purnima in 2026?
Buddha Purnima is on Friday, 1 May 2026 (as per New Delhi).
How is the date of Buddha Purnima decided?
It is kept on the day the tithi is present at sunrise. If the tithi starts and ends between two sunrises, it is kept on the day it falls.