Amavasya in May 2026: When is Jyeshtha Amavasya? Check date, rituals and significance

Shani Amavasya, also known as Jyeshtha Amavasya, will be observed on May 16, 2026. This potent New Moon day honors ancestors and Lord Shani Dev, offering an opportunity to appease them and mitigate Shani dosha. Married women will also observe Vat Savitri Vrat for their husbands' well-being.

Amavasya in May 2026: When is Jyeshtha Amavasya? Check date, rituals and significance
Shani Amavasya, also known as Jyeshtha Amavasya, will be observed on May 16, 2026. This potent New Moon day honors ancestors and Lord Shani Dev, offering an opportunity to appease them and mitigate Shani dosha. Married women will also observe Vat Savitri Vrat for their husbands' well-being.