The next Amavasya in the UAE is Saturday, 10 October 2026, a Shani Amavasya, and the full list below runs to September 2027. Amavasya is the new moon day of the Hindu lunar month, kept as a quiet day for remembering ancestors, lighting a lamp and giving in charity. Every timing here is read for Dubai and applies across the UAE.
Amavasya Dates, October 2026 to September 2027
Where a tithi runs across two calendar days, the panchang lists it on both, so those rows show both dates. Times after midnight belong to the next date shown in the Tithi ends column.
| Date (UAE) | Amavasya | Tithi begins | Tithi ends | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 10 Oct 2026 | Ashwina Amavasya | 8:05 PM, 9 Oct | 7:49 PM, 10 Oct | Shani Amavasya |
| Sun 8 - Mon 9 Nov 2026 | Darsha (8th), Kartika (9th) | 9:57 AM, 8 Nov | 11:01 AM, 9 Nov | 9th is a Monday: Somvati |
| Tue 8 Dec 2026 | Margashirsha Amavasya | 2:42 AM, 8 Dec | 4:51 AM, 9 Dec | |
| Thu 7 Jan 2027 | Pausha Amavasya | 9:43 PM, 6 Jan | 12:23 AM, 8 Jan | |
| Sat 6 Feb 2027 | Magha (Mauni) Amavasya | 5:35 PM, 5 Feb | 7:55 PM, 6 Feb | Shani Amavasya |
| Sun 7 - Mon 8 Mar 2027 | Darsha (7th), Phalguna (8th) | 12:16 PM, 7 Mar | 1:28 PM, 8 Mar | 8th is a Monday: Somvati |
| Tue 6 Apr 2027 | Chaitra Amavasya | 4:10 AM, 6 Apr | 3:50 AM, 7 Apr | |
| Thu 6 May 2027 | Vaishakha Amavasya | 4:46 PM, 5 May | 2:57 PM, 6 May | |
| Fri 4 Jun 2027 | Jyeshtha Amavasya | 2:35 AM, 4 Jun | 11:39 PM, 4 Jun | |
| Sat 3 - Sun 4 Jul 2027 | Darsha (3rd), Ashadha (4th) | 10:35 AM, 3 Jul | 7:01 AM, 4 Jul | 3rd is a Saturday: Shani |
| Mon 2 Aug 2027 | Shravana Amavasya | 5:49 PM, 1 Aug | 2:04 PM, 2 Aug | Somvati Amavasya |
| Tue 31 Aug 2027 | Bhadrapada Amavasya | 1:10 AM, 31 Aug | 9:40 PM, 31 Aug | |
| Wed 29 - Thu 30 Sep 2027 | Darsha (29th), Ashwina (30th) | 9:24 AM, 29 Sep | 6:35 AM, 30 Sep |
For festival dates, tithi and muhurat windows beyond Amavasya, see the Divine Sansar Hindu Calendar, set to UAE local time.
What Is Amavasya?
Amavasya is the day the moon is not visible, marking the turn of the lunar month. In Hindu tradition it is a day for pause and remembrance rather than celebration. Many families keep it with prayer, a simple sattvic meal, and offerings for their ancestors.
The name changes with the month, so you will see Ashwina Amavasya, Kartika Amavasya and so on. Darsha Amavasya is the general name for the new moon tithi itself. Some Amavasyas carry their own significance, such as Mauni Amavasya in the month of Magha.
How Amavasya Is Traditionally Observed
Remembering ancestors. Offering water and black sesame (tarpan), and sometimes food, is the central practice of the day. It is done with gratitude and a quiet mind, and a priest can guide the full ritual if your family follows one.
Lighting a lamp. A sesame or ghee lamp in the evening, at the home altar or a clean corner of the house, is a common way to mark the day. Many people pair it with a short mantra or simply a few minutes of silence.
Charity and simplicity. Feeding someone in need, donating groceries or giving to a cause is considered part of the observance. Households often keep the day light, with simple food and less noise.
Shani and Somvati days. An Amavasya on a Saturday is known as Shani Amavasya and is often kept with a sesame-oil lamp and prayers to Shani Dev. One on a Monday is Somvati Amavasya, traditionally associated with Lord Shiva. These are traditions of devotion and are followed as a matter of faith.
Observing Amavasya in the UAE
Most families in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Ajman keep Amavasya at home, with an early bath, a simple prayer and the tarpan offering in a small steel plate or bowl. There is no river nearby, so a few drops of gangajal added to the bath water are the usual substitute. Working households often fit the observance around the day, doing the prayer after returning from work.
Because UAE timings run about 90 minutes behind India, a forwarded message quoting Indian tithi times can put you on the wrong hour, or occasionally the wrong day. Use the Dubai timings in the table above, and check with your family priest or temple if your tradition follows a specific rule for which day to observe.
Om Pitrubhyo Namah
Salutations to the ancestors - chanted quietly during the tarpan offering.
For the Amavasya evening at home
Simple offerings and lamp essentials, curated for UAE delivery.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the next Amavasya in the UAE?
Saturday, 10 October 2026, Dubai time. The tithi begins at 8:05 PM on 9 October and ends at 7:49 PM on 10 October.
Why do UAE Amavasya timings differ from Indian listings?
Tithi is measured against local sunrise, so the same new moon begins and ends at different clock times in Dubai than in India. UAE timings run roughly 90 minutes behind the Indian panchang, and that can even change which calendar day a tithi is kept.
Do the timings apply to Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Ajman too?
Yes. Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Ajman differ by only a few minutes, so the Dubai figures above cover the whole UAE.
What is the difference between Darsha Amavasya and the named monthly Amavasya?
When a tithi spans two calendar days, the panchang lists it under two names on consecutive dates, for example Darsha Amavasya and Kartika Amavasya. Households usually follow their own family or temple tradition on which day to observe, and a priest can advise.
What are Shani Amavasya and Somvati Amavasya?
An Amavasya that falls on a Saturday is called Shani Amavasya, and one that falls on a Monday is called Somvati Amavasya. This calendar marks them from the weekday of each listed date.
Can I offer tarpan at home in Dubai?
Yes. A simple home offering of water and black sesame with a quiet prayer for your ancestors is widely followed by families in the UAE, with no river needed. Our Amavasya Shradh guide walks through the steps.
How do I check the date on the day itself?
Our Divine Sansar Hindu Calendar shows tithi, muhurat and festival dates in UAE local time. The table on this page is the quick reference for the coming year.
Is there a public Amavasya event in the UAE?
Amavasya is kept as a home and family observance across the UAE, generally without a large public gathering.
Planning the coming months? Browse our Pooja Samagri collection for the essentials, or the Shani Dev collection ahead of a Shani Amavasya.
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