Amavasya, the new moon night, comes around once every lunar month and quietly shapes a lot of what Hindus plan their calendars around, from Shraddha rituals for ancestors to deciding when not to start a new venture.
If you have ever tried to pin down the exact 2027 Amavasya date for a puja, a fast, or simply to avoid it while booking an auspicious event, here is the full year at a glance, verified against Drik Panchang’s Delhi, NCT calculations.
Amavasya Dates 2027 (Full List)
| Month | Amavasya Date | Tithi Begins | Tithi Ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | January 7, 2027 (Thursday) | 11:13 PM, Jan 6 | 01:53 AM, Jan 8 |
| February | February 6, 2027 (Saturday) | 07:05 PM, Feb 5 | 09:25 PM, Feb 6 |
| March | March 7, 2027 (Sunday) | 01:46 PM, Mar 7 | 02:58 PM, Mar 8 |
| April | April 6, 2027 (Tuesday) | 05:40 AM, Apr 6 | 05:20 AM, Apr 7 |
| May | May 6, 2027 (Thursday) | 06:16 PM, May 5 | 04:27 PM, May 6 |
| June | June 4, 2027 (Friday) | 04:05 AM, Jun 4 | 01:09 AM, Jun 5 |
| July | July 3, 2027 (Saturday) | 12:05 PM, Jul 3 | 08:31 AM, Jul 4 |
| August | August 2, 2027 (Monday), Somvati Amavasya | 07:19 PM, Aug 1 | 03:34 PM, Aug 2 |
| August | August 31, 2027 (Tuesday) | 02:40 AM, Aug 31 | 11:10 PM, Aug 31 |
| September | September 29, 2027 (Wednesday) | 10:54 AM, Sep 29 | 08:05 AM, Sep 30 |
| October | October 29, 2027 (Friday) | 08:47 PM, Oct 28 | 07:05 PM, Oct 29 |
| November | November 27, 2027 (Saturday) | 09:07 AM, Nov 27 | 08:53 AM, Nov 28 |
| December | December 27, 2027 (Monday), Somvati Amavasya | 12:22 AM, Dec 27 | 01:41 AM, Dec 28 |
Some months show the Amavasya Tithi spanning across two sunrises. In those cases the date given above is the day the fasting and ritual community in Delhi/NCT actually observes, since that is when the Tithi is prevailing at sunrise.
If you follow a different regional Panchang (Bengali, Tamil, or Gujarati), always cross-check with your local calendar, since sunrise-based Tithi can shift the observed day by 24 hours depending on longitude.
What Is Amavasya?
Amavasya marks the day the Moon is not visible at all. It sits in the same longitude as the Sun, so from Earth its illuminated face points entirely away from us.
In the Hindu lunar calendar this is the last Tithi of the Krishna Paksha (waning fortnight) and the point where one lunar month ends and the next begins. Every Amavasya is considered a time for introspection, ancestor worship, and closing loops rather than opening new ones.
Why Amavasya Matters
Three things typically happen around Amavasya in most Hindu households:
- Pitru Tarpan and Shraddha: Many families perform rituals for departed ancestors on Amavasya, since it’s believed the veil between the living and the ancestral realm is thinnest on this day. Pitru Paksha’s final day, Sarvapitri Amavasya, is the most significant of these.
- Fasting: Some observe a day-long fast on Amavasya, particularly Somvati Amavasya (an Amavasya that falls on a Monday), which is considered especially powerful for married women praying for their spouse’s wellbeing.
- Avoiding new beginnings: Griha Pravesh, weddings, and other Shubh Muhurats are almost never scheduled on Amavasya. The absence of moonlight is read as an inauspicious backdrop for starting something new.
Somvati Amavasya in 2027
When Amavasya falls on a Monday, it is called Somvati Amavasya and is considered one of the most auspicious Amavasyas of the year, tied to the worship of Lord Shiva and the Peepal tree. In 2027, Somvati Amavasya falls twice: August 2, 2027 and December 27, 2027.
Amavasya vs Purnima
Amavasya and Purnima sit exactly opposite each other in the lunar month: new moon and full moon. Where Amavasya is about ancestor worship and quiet reflection, Purnima is about celebration and Satyanarayan Puja.
Both are Tithis, the lunar-day units the Hindu calendar runs on. If that concept is new to you, our plain-language guide to Tithi walks through how it’s calculated and why the date can shift by a day depending on where you live.
FAQ
How many Amavasyas are there in 2027?
There are 12 Amavasyas in 2027, one for each lunar month, following the standard Hindu calendar. Two of them (August 2 and December 27) are Somvati Amavasya, since they fall on a Monday.
What is the difference between Amavasya and Somvati Amavasya?
Every lunar month has one Amavasya. When that Amavasya happens to fall on a Monday, it gets the special name Somvati Amavasya, considered particularly auspicious for Shiva worship and fasting by married women.
Is Amavasya a good day for Griha Pravesh or starting new work?
No. Amavasya is traditionally avoided for Griha Pravesh, weddings, and new business launches, since the absence of moonlight is considered an inauspicious backdrop for new beginnings. Most Panchang-based Muhurat calculators exclude Amavasya from their auspicious date lists.
What should I do on Amavasya?
Common practices include Pitru Tarpan (offerings to ancestors), a day-long fast, visiting a Shiva temple, and donating food or clothes. Practices vary by region and family tradition.
Do Amavasya dates differ by city or country?
Yes. Amavasya timing is calculated from the Moon-Sun angle at your specific location’s sunrise, so the observed date can shift by a day between cities far apart in longitude, or between countries. The dates above are calculated for Delhi, NCT, India.
Dates and timings above are sourced from Drik Panchang’s Delhi, NCT panchang and are accurate to the Vedic lunar calendar for that location. If you live elsewhere, especially outside India, check a Panchang calculated for your own city before finalising a fast or ritual timing.
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