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Amavasya 2027 List: All New Moon Dates, Somvati and Mauni Amavasya
There are 13 Amavasyas in 2027. The first is Pausha Amavasya on Thursday, 7 January, and three fall on a Monday as Somvati Amavasya: 8 March, 2 August and 27 December.
There are 13 Amavasyas (new moon days) in 2027. The first is Pausha Amavasya on Thursday, 7 January 2027, and the last is Pausha Amavasya on Monday, 27 December 2027. Three fall on a Monday as Somvati Amavasya — 8 March, 2 August and 27 December — and Mauni Amavasya is on Saturday, 6 February.
Dates are per New Delhi as calculated by Drik Panchang, with times in IST; they may vary by a day by location. Where the Darsha Amavasya (fasting day) differs from the main Amavasya date, both are given.
Amavasya 2027 dates at a glance
| # | Amavasya date (2027) | Amavasya | Tithi begins | Tithi ends | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thu, 7 January | Pausha Amavasya | 6 Jan, 11:13 PM | 8 Jan, 1:53 AM | — |
| 2 | Sat, 6 February | Magha Amavasya | 5 Feb, 7:05 PM | 6 Feb, 9:25 PM | Mauni Amavasya; Shani Amavasya |
| 3 | Mon, 8 March (Darsha: Sun, 7 March) | Phalguna Amavasya | 7 Mar, 1:46 PM | 8 Mar, 2:58 PM | Somvati Amavasya |
| 4 | Tue, 6 April | Chaitra Amavasya | 6 Apr, 5:40 AM | 7 Apr, 5:20 AM | Chaitra Navratri begins 7 Apr |
| 5 | Thu, 6 May | Vaishakha Amavasya | 5 May, 6:16 PM | 6 May, 4:27 PM | — |
| 6 | Fri, 4 June | Jyeshtha Amavasya | 4 Jun, 4:05 AM | 5 Jun, 1:09 AM | Vat Savitri Vrat; Shani Jayanti |
| 7 | Sun, 4 July (Darsha: Sat, 3 July) | Ashadha Amavasya | 3 Jul, 12:05 PM | 4 Jul, 8:31 AM | — |
| 8 | Mon, 2 August | Shravana Amavasya | 1 Aug, 7:19 PM | 2 Aug, 3:34 PM | Somvati Amavasya; solar eclipse listed |
| 9 | Tue, 31 August | Bhadrapada Amavasya | 31 Aug, 2:40 AM | 31 Aug, 11:10 PM | — |
| 10 | Thu, 30 September (Darsha: Wed, 29 September) | Ashwina Amavasya | 29 Sep, 10:54 AM | 30 Sep, 8:05 AM | Sarva Pitru Amavasya 29 Sep |
| 11 | Fri, 29 October | Kartika Amavasya | 28 Oct, 8:47 PM | 29 Oct, 7:05 PM | Diwali and Lakshmi Puja |
| 12 | Sun, 28 November (Darsha: Sat, 27 November) | Margashirsha Amavasya | 27 Nov, 9:07 AM | 28 Nov, 8:53 AM | — |
| 13 | Mon, 27 December | Pausha Amavasya | 27 Dec, 12:22 AM | 28 Dec, 1:41 AM | Somvati Amavasya |
Month names follow the Purnimanta calendar used in North India, where the month ends on Purnima. In the Amanta calendar (Gujarat, Maharashtra and South India), each month ends on Amavasya and the same new moon carries the name of the previous month — for example, the 29 October Diwali Amavasya is Ashwina Amavasya in Amanta reckoning. The date does not change.
Special Amavasyas in 2027
- Somvati Amavasya (8 March, 2 August, 27 December): Amavasya on a Monday is especially valued for holy baths, Shiva worship and prayers for the family’s well-being; married women traditionally circumambulate a peepal tree.
- Mauni Amavasya (6 February): the Amavasya of Magha, kept in silence (mauna) with a holy dip. In 2027 it falls on a Saturday, so it is also a Shani Amavasya.
- Jyeshtha Amavasya (4 June): Vat Savitri Vrat in North India and Shani Jayanti.
- Sarva Pitru Amavasya (29 September): the final day of Pitru Paksha (16–29 September), when shraddha can be offered for all ancestors.
- Kartika Amavasya (29 October): Diwali night and Lakshmi Puja.
Drik Panchang also lists solar eclipses (Surya Grahan) on 6 February and 2 August 2027. Whether an eclipse is visible — and whether its sutak applies — depends on your location, so check a local panchang before following eclipse rules.
What is done on Amavasya
- Pitru tarpan and shraddha: every Amavasya is suitable for offering water, sesame and food to the ancestors. See Pitru Paksha meaning and significance.
- Fast and charity: many people keep a simple fast and give food, especially on Somvati and Mauni Amavasya.
- Lamp at dusk: lighting a diya under a peepal tree or at the household shrine is a common practice.
- No new beginnings: Amavasya is usually avoided for weddings, griha pravesh and other new ventures.
Related calendars
- Purnima 2027 list — all full moon days
- Ekadashi 2027 list with parana times
- Hindu festival calendar 2027 — every major festival by month
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Amavasyas are there in 2027?
There are 13 Amavasyas (new moon days) in 2027, from Pausha Amavasya on 7 January to Pausha Amavasya again on 27 December, as listed by Drik Panchang for New Delhi.
When is Somvati Amavasya in 2027?
There are three Somvati Amavasyas (Amavasya on a Monday) in 2027: 8 March (Phalguna Amavasya), 2 August (Shravana Amavasya) and 27 December (Pausha Amavasya).
When is Mauni Amavasya in 2027?
Mauni Amavasya (Magha Amavasya) is on Saturday, 6 February 2027. The tithi runs from 7:05 PM on 5 February to 9:25 PM on 6 February in New Delhi. Because it falls on a Saturday it is also a Shani Amavasya.
When is Sarva Pitru Amavasya in 2027?
Sarva Pitru Amavasya, the last day of Pitru Paksha, is on Wednesday, 29 September 2027. The Amavasya tithi runs from 10:54 AM on 29 September to 8:05 AM on 30 September, and Sharad Navratri begins on 30 September.
What is the difference between Darsha Amavasya and the Amavasya date?
Darsha Amavasya is the day used for the new moon fast and for some rituals; it can fall a day before the Amavasya used for snan-daan when the tithi begins in the afternoon. In 2027 they differ in March, July, September and November.
When is Diwali Amavasya in 2027?
Kartika Amavasya, the night of Diwali and Lakshmi Puja, is on Friday, 29 October 2027. The tithi runs from 8:47 PM on 28 October to 7:05 PM on 29 October in New Delhi.