Guru Purnima 2026: Date, Significance, and Purnima Tithi

Guru Purnima 2026 falls on Wednesday, July 29 according to Tithi's panchang calculations. Learn its meaning, Purnima tithi, and observances.


Guru Purnima 2026 falls on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 according to Tithi's panchang calculations. It is a day to honor teachers, gurus, spiritual lineages, and the transmission of wisdom.

Date: Wednesday, July 29, 2026.
Tithi: Purnima.

Why Guru Purnima is Important

Guru Purnima is also known as Vyasa Purnima in many traditions. It honors Maharishi Vyasa and the broader principle of the guru: the one who removes darkness through knowledge.

Common Observances

  • Offering gratitude to one's teachers and elders
  • Guru puja or paduka puja
  • Study, meditation, mantra, and satsang
  • Charity and recommitment to spiritual discipline

Guru Purnima is one of the major Purnima 2026 observances.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Guru Purnima 2026?

According to Tithi's panchang calculations, Guru Purnima 2026 falls on Wednesday, July 29, 2026.

What is Guru Purnima also called?

Guru Purnima is also known as Vyasa Purnima in many traditions.

Which tithi is Guru Purnima?

Guru Purnima is observed on Purnima tithi.

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