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When is Amavasya — next Amavasya 8–9 November (21–22 Kartik)

Is it Amavasya today?

No — today is not Amavasya; today is Krishna Saptami. The next Amavasya begins 8 November (21 Kartik) 11:58 AM and ends 9 November (22 Kartik) 01:02 PM.

Next Amavasya

8–9 November (21–22 Kartik)

Amavasya

Begins
11:58 AM
8 November (21 Kartik)
Ends
01:02 PM
9 November (22 Kartik)
Udaya tithi (sunrise day):
9 November (22 Kartik)
Night the tithi holds:
8 November (21 Kartik)
Lunar month (amanta):
Ashwina

Festivals on this tithi

Amavasya in November 2026

Upcoming Amavasya

Amavasya 2026 — Bangladesh time
Date (Sanatani)DayBeginsEndsName and festivals
18 January (4 Magh)Sunday12:34 AM18 January (4 Magh)01:52 AM19 January (5 Magh)Amavasya
17 February (4 Falgun)Tuesday06:04 PM16 February (3 Falgun)06:01 PM17 February (4 Falgun)Amavasya
19 March (4 Choitro)Thursday08:55 AM18 March (3 Choitro)07:23 AM19 March (4 Choitro)Amavasya
17 April (3 Boishakh)Friday08:41 PM16 April (2 Boishakh)05:51 PM17 April (3 Boishakh)Amavasya
16 May (1 Joishtho)Kshaya tithiSaturday05:41 AM16 May (1 Joishtho)02:01 AM17 May (2 Joishtho)Amavasya
15 June (31 Joishtho)Monday12:50 PM14 June (30 Joishtho)08:54 AM15 June (31 Joishtho)Amavasya
14 July (29 Asharh)Tuesday07:20 PM13 July (28 Asharh)03:43 PM14 July (29 Asharh)Amavasya
12 August (26 Srabon)Wednesday02:23 AM12 August (26 Srabon)11:36 PM12 August (26 Srabon)Amavasya
11 September (24 Bhadro)Friday11:03 AM10 September (23 Bhadro)09:27 AM11 September (24 Bhadro)Amavasya
10 October (22 Ashwin)Saturday10:06 PM9 October (21 Ashwin)09:50 PM10 October (22 Ashwin)AmavasyaMahalaya
9 November (22 Kartik)NextMonday11:58 AM8 November (21 Kartik)01:02 PM9 November (22 Kartik)AmavasyaKali Puja
8 December (21 Ogrohayon)Vriddhi tithiTuesday04:43 AM8 December (21 Ogrohayon)06:51 AM9 December (22 Ogrohayon)Amavasya

What is Amavasya

Amavasya is the last tithi of the dark fortnight (Krishna Paksha). The Moon and the Sun are nearly in the same direction, so the Moon is not seen at night. It is the time while the Moon is 348° to 360° ahead of the Sun.

Amavasya often begins at midday or in the afternoon and ends the next day. The panjika counts the sunrise (udaya) day, but a night puja such as Kali Puja is held on the night Amavasya holds. Sometimes an Amavasya touches no sunrise at all (kshaya); it is still in this list.

What is observed on Amavasya

  • Tarpan and shraddha for the ancestors
  • Mahalaya — the Amavasya that ends Pitri Paksha
  • Shyama Puja (Kali Puja) on the night of Dipanwita Amavasya
  • Many keep a fast or eat vegetarian food

Where your family's or guru's panjika differs, follow it.

Frequently asked questions

Is it Amavasya today?

No — today is not Amavasya; today is Krishna Saptami. The next Amavasya begins 8 November (21 Kartik) 11:58 AM and ends 9 November (22 Kartik) 01:02 PM.

When does Amavasya begin in Bangladesh time?

The next Amavasya is 8–9 November (21–22 Kartik). The tithi begins 8 November (21 Kartik) 11:58 AM and ends 9 November (22 Kartik) 01:02 PM (Bangladesh time).

When is Amavasya this month?

Amavasya in November 2026: 8–9 November (21–22 Kartik).

How many Amavasya are there in 2026?

2026 has 12 Amavasya tithis. The 2026 list gives each date and time.

Why do the times differ from Gupta Press or other Indian panjikas?

Panjikas printed in India use Indian time, which is 30 minutes behind Bangladesh time. Times here are Bangladesh time for sunrise in Dhaka; methods can also differ by a few minutes.