Amavasya 2026 Date and Time for This Month – January Masya

Amavasya or Masya is a day or night of the month when the Moon does not occur. This day is also called ‘New Moon Day’. What happens in Amavasya? In the Hindu and Sikh lunar calendars, the Moon and night are completely dark, and the Moon is not visible from Earth. 

Amavasya also has spiritual and religious significance. What to do on Amavasya? Masya is often seen as a time for people to visit Gurdwaras and Mandirs, bathing in rivers, donating, spiritual reflection, and prayers. 

Some people think amavasya is an auspicious day, and others inauspicious. An auspicious day according to Hinduism, this day is associated with spiritual acts, worship, fasting, meditation, and acts of charity. Various traditions and superstitions, Masya, are considered to avoid major life changes, weddings, major purchases, celebrating life events, or starting new ventures on Amavasya due to its dark energy.

When is the amavasya in 2026 this month​

Many people are asking, ‘Is today is amavasya?’ The amavasya date in January 2026 is January 18, 2026. You can also check for all Masya 2026 dates list according to the Nanakshahi calendar, which is given the follows.

Amavasya is the dark night, “moonless,” and Purnima is the bright light, full moon night. So this post will give the complete info on when Amavasya is in 2026. All Masya dates and days are mentioned in Punabi, Hindi, and English for each type of user.