Amavasai Jaffna 2026-27
By Jaffna's own sunrise · local time (SLST) · Thirukanitha ·
The next Amavasai in Jaffna is Sunday, 8 November 2026; amavasai thithi 11:28 am – 12:31 pm (next day) SLST.
Amavasai Jaffna 2026-27: every date
| Date | Weekday | Amavasai thithi | vs India |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Sep 2026 | Thursday | 10:33 am – 8:56 am (next day) | Same day |
| 10 Oct 2026 | Saturday | 9:36 pm (previous day) – 9:19 pm | Same day |
| 8 Nov 2026 Next | Sunday | 11:28 am – 12:31 pm (next day) | Same day |
| 8 Dec 2026 | Tuesday | 4:12 am – 6:21 am (next day) | Same day |
| 7 Jan 2027 | Thursday | 11:14 pm (previous day) – 1:54 am (next day) | Same day |
| 6 Feb 2027 | Saturday | 7:05 pm (previous day) – 9:26 pm | Same day |
| 7 Mar 2027 | Sunday | 1:46 pm – 2:59 pm (next day) | 1 day earlier · India Mon 8 Mar |
| 6 Apr 2027 | Tuesday | 5:40 am – 5:21 am (next day) | Same day |
| 6 May 2027 | Thursday | 6:17 pm (previous day) – 4:28 pm | Same day |
| 4 Jun 2027 | Friday | 4:05 am – 1:10 am (next day) | Same day |
| 3 Jul 2027 | Saturday | 12:06 pm – 8:32 am (next day) | Same day |
| 2 Aug 2027 | Monday | 7:20 pm (previous day) – 3:35 pm | Same day |
| 31 Aug 2027 | Tuesday | 2:41 am – 11:11 pm | Same day |
| 29 Sep 2027 | Wednesday | 10:55 am – 8:05 am (next day) | Same day |
| 29 Oct 2027 | Friday | 8:48 pm (previous day) – 7:06 pm | Same day |
| 27 Nov 2027 | Saturday | 9:07 am – 8:54 am (next day) | Same day |
| 27 Dec 2027 | Monday | 12:23 am – 1:42 am (next day) | Same day |
What is Amavasai?
The new-moon day. The day for tharpanam to ancestors; Thai, Aadi and Mahalaya Amavasai are the most observed.
Jaffna panchangam today → · Tamil calendar Sri Lanka → · Amavasai: India (Chennai) → · Festival dates abroad →
More in Jaffna: Pradosham · Pournami · Ekadasi · Sashti Vratham · Sankatahara Chathurthi · Kiruthigai (Karthigai)
Amavasai in other cities: Colombo · Singapore · Kuala Lumpur · Toronto · London · New York · Edison, New Jersey · Dubai · Sydney · Melbourne · Dallas · Chicago · San Jose, California · Seattle · Vancouver · Montreal · Abu Dhabi · Perth
Frequently asked
When is the next Amavasai in Jaffna?
The next Amavasai in Jaffna is Sunday, 8 November 2026; amavasai thithi 11:28 am – 12:31 pm (next day) SLST.
Why is Amavasai in Jaffna on a different day from India?
The thithi or star behind Amavasai begins and ends at the same instant worldwide, but that instant falls at a different local hour in Jaffna, and Jaffna's sunrise is different too. So in some months Amavasai in Jaffna falls a day earlier or later than in Chennai. In this list 1 of 17 dates differ from India (for example Sun 7 Mar in Jaffna, Mon 8 Mar in India). India here means the Chennai printed almanac (Vakya); Jaffna dates are Thirukanitha by the local sunrise.
Which time zone are these times in?
Jaffna local time (SLST), daylight saving included. Check your local temple's notice too.