Amavasya February 2026 Date
Tuesday, 17 February 2026
Amavasya
Amavasya is the moonless night that Hindu tradition reserves for the dead. Significance, story and puja vidhi of Amavasya.
Amavasya in February 2026 is on Tuesday, 17 February 2026.
Dates are for India (IST). Muhurat and the panchanga for each day are on the Amavasya page.
This Month's Amavasya: Phalguna Amavasya
Phalguna Amavasya
Phalguna Amavasya is the new moon of the year's final lunar month — the last Amavasya before Chaitra opens the new Hindu year at Ugadi. It falls about a fortnight before Holika Dahan, making it the closing window to settle ancestor rites before the year turns.
How Amavasya is kept
- Bathe early, in a river if you can, or with a few drops of Ganga jal in the water.
- Those whose father has passed away offer tarpan with water and black sesame, calling each ancestor by name.
- Feed crows, a cow or a dog before the family meal, and give food, clothes or grain to someone in need.
- Offer water or milk to a Shivalinga and light a ghee or sesame oil lamp at the altar in the evening.
- A Monday Amavasya is Somvati Amavasya and a Saturday one Shani Amavasya, both sought out for ritual baths.
Amavasya Dates in February 2026
- 17 Feb 2026Tuesday
Amavasya February 2026: Questions
When is Amavasya in February 2026?
Amavasya in February 2026 is on Tuesday, 17 February 2026.
Which Amavasya is it in February 2026?
Amavasya on Tue, 17 Feb is also Phalguna Amavasya.
When is the next Amavasya after February 2026?
The next Amavasya is on Wednesday, 18 March 2026.
Also on Tuesday, 17 February 2026
PRARTHANA FOR AMAVASYA
1. Mahakali Mahakaleshwara Mantra
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2. Pitru Devata Mantra
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