In 2026, there will be 13 full moons. The year will have a blue moon and two lunar eclipses.
A full moon is the third lunar phase that happens about once a month or, 29.53 days on average. The moon looks fully illuminated as the Earth is directly between the Sun and the Moon.
The full moon calendar includes the exact times and dates when they will occur in the U.S. Eastern Time Zone adjusted for Daylight Savings Time for part of 2026.
When are the 2026 Full Moons?
In 2026 there will be 13 full moons during the year. The names and dates of the full moons in 2026 are:
- January 3, 2026 5:03 AM: Super Wolf Moon
- February 1, 2026 5:09 PM: Full Snow Moon
- March 3, 2026 6:38 AM: Worm Blood Moon
- April 1, 2026 10:12 PM: Full Pink Moon
- May 1, 2026 1:23 PM: Full Flower Moon
- May 31, 2026 4:45 AM: Full Blue Moon
- June 29, 2026 7:57 PM: Full Strawberry Moon
- July 29, 2026 10:36 AM: Full Buck Moon
- August 28, 2026 12:18 AM: Full Sturgeon Moon
- September 26, 2026 12:49 PM: Full Harvest Moon
- October 26, 2026 12:12 AM: Full Hunter’s Moon
- November 24, 2026 9:53 AM: Super Beaver Moon
- December 23, 2026 8:28 PM: Super Cold Moon
Full Moon 2026 Calendar with lunar eclipses
In 2026, there will be 13 full moons. The first full moon of 2026 will be on Saturday, January 3, 2026.
January 3 – Super Wolf Moon
The full moon in January will be on Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 5:03 A.M. The Full Wolf Moon will be the first full moon of Winter. The January Full Moon will be the full moon in Cancer. The December 2025 full moon will be before the Winter Solstice. The January 2026 Full Moon will be the first full moon after the 2025 Winter Solstice.
February 1 – Full Snow Moon
The full moon in February will be on Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 5:09 P.M. The Full Snow Moon will be the second full moon of Winter. The February Full Moon will be the full moon in Leo.
March 3 – Worm Blood Moon
The full moon in March will be on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 6:38 A.M. The Full Worm Moon will be the last full moon of Winter. The March Full Moon will be the full moon in Virgo. The March 2026 Lunar Eclipse on March 3 will be a Total Lunar Eclipse also called the Worm Blood Moon.
April 1 – Full Pink Moon
The full moon in April will be on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 10:12 P.M. The Full Pink Moon will be the first full moon of Spring. The April Full Moon will be the full moon in Libra.
May 1 – Full Flower Moon
The full moon in May will be on Friday, May 1, 2026 at 1:23 P.M. The Full Flower Moon will be the second full moon of Spring. The May Full Moon will be the full moon in Scorpio.
May 31 – Full Blue Moon
The full moon in May will be on Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 4:45 A.M. The Full Blue Moon will be the last full moon of Spring. The May Full Moon will be the full moon in Sagittarius.
June 29 – Full Strawberry Moon
The full moon in June will be on Monday, June 29, 2026 at 7:57 P.M. The Full Strawberry Moon will be the first full moon of Summer. The June Full Moon will be the full moon in Capricorn.
July 29 – Full Buck Moon
The full moon in July will be on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 10:36 A.M. The Full Buck Moon will be the second full moon of Summer. The July Full Moon will be the full moon in Aquarius.
August 28 – Full Sturgeon Moon
The full moon in August will be on Friday, August 28, 2026 at 12:18 A.M. The Full Sturgeon Moon will be the last full moon of Summer. The August Full Moon will be the full moon in Pisces. The August 2026 Lunar Eclipse on August 28 will be a Partial Lunar Eclipse.
September 26 – Full Harvest Moon
The full moon in September will be on Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 12:49 P.M. The Full Harvest Moon will be the first full moon of Autumn. The September Full Moon will be the full moon in Aries.
October 26 – Full Hunter’s Moon
The full moon in October will be on Monday, October 26, 2026 at 12:12 A.M. The Full Hunter’s Moon will be the second full moon of Autumn. The October Full Moon will be the full moon in Taurus.
November 24 – Super Beaver Moon
The full moon in November will be on Tuesday, November 24, 2026 at 9:53 A.M. The Full Beaver Moon will be the last full moon of Autumn. The November Full Moon will be the full moon in Gemini.
December 23 – Super Cold Moon
The full moon in December will be on Wednesday, December 23, 2026 at 8:28 P.M. The Full Cold Moon will be the first full moon of Winter. The December Full Moon will be the full moon in Cancer.
Related: The dates and exact times of the new moon in 2026.
Full Moon Names
Each full moon has a traditional name inspired by nature tied to cultural activities that traditionally occurred during the month. The names used today are a combination of sources, including multiple Native American Tribes, Colonial Americans, and names brought to the United States from Europe.
The Harvest Moon is the full moon closest to the Autumn Equinox. It occurs in September in most years, but it shifts to October about every four or five years.
Learn more about the names given to each full moon and alternate names.
When are the first full moons of the 2026 seasons?
In 2026 all of the seasons will have three full moons. There is not a seasonal blue moon on the calendar that year.
2026 Equinoxes and Solstices
The 2026 equinoxes and solstices are on the following dates:
- Spring Equinox (Vernal): March 20, 2026 at 10:46 a.m.
- Summer Solstice: June 21, 2026 at 4:25 a.m.
- Autumnal Equinox: September 22, 2026 at 8:06 p.m.
- Winter Solstice: December 21, 2026 at 3:50 p.m.
None of the equinoxes or solstices will be on the same day as one of the full moons.
The first full moon of Spring 2026
The first full moon of Spring 2026 will be on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 10:12 PM EDT. It will be the first full moon after the Spring Equinox 2026. The first spring full moon will be the April Full Moon, also called the Full Pink Moon.
The first full moon of Summer 2026
The first full moon of Summer 2026 will be on Monday, June 29, 2026 7:57 PM EDT. It will be the first full moon after the Summer Solstice 2026. The first summer full moon will be the June Full Moon, also called the Full Strawberry Moon.
The first full moon of Autumn 2026
The first full moon of Autumn 2026 will be on Saturday, September 26, 2026 12:49 PM EDT. It will be the first full moon after the Autumnal Equinox 2026. The first autumn full moon will be the September Full Moon, also called the Full Harvest Moon.
The first full moon of Winter 2026-2027
The first full moon of Winter 2026-2027 will be on Wednesday, December 23, 2026 8:28 PM EST. It will be the first full moon after the Winter Solstice 2026. The first winter full moon will be the December Full Moon, also called the Full Cold Moon.
Lunar Calendar for 2026
The moon phases in 2026 are:
| Moon Phase | U.S. Eastern Date & Time | Season |
|---|---|---|
| January Full Moon 2026 | January 3, 2026 5:03 AM EST | Winter |
| January Last Quarter | January 10, 2026 10:48 AM EST | Winter |
| January New Moon | January 18, 2026 2:52 PM EST | Winter |
| January First Quarter | January 25, 2026 11:47 PM EST | Winter |
| February Full Moon 2026 | February 1, 2026 5:09 PM EST | Winter |
| February Last Quarter | February 9, 2026 7:43 AM EST | Winter |
| February New Moon | February 17, 2026 7:01 AM EST | Winter |
| February First Quarter | February 24, 2026 7:28 AM EST | Winter |
| March Full Moon 2026 | March 3, 2026 6:38 AM EST | Winter |
| March Last Quarter | March 11, 2026 5:39 AM EDT | Winter |
| March New Moon | March 18, 2026 9:23 PM EDT | Winter |
| March First Quarter | March 25, 2026 3:18 PM EDT | Spring |
| April Full Moon 2026 | April 1, 2026 10:12 PM EDT | Spring |
| April Last Quarter | April 10, 2026 12:52 AM EDT | Spring |
| April New Moon | April 17, 2026 7:52 AM EDT | Spring |
| April First Quarter | April 23, 2026 10:32 PM EDT | Spring |
| May Full Moon 2026 | May 1, 2026 1:23 PM EDT | Spring |
| May Last Quarter | May 9, 2026 5:11 PM EDT | Spring |
| May New Moon | May 16, 2026 4:01 PM EDT | Spring |
| May First Quarter | May 23, 2026 7:11 AM EDT | Spring |
| May Blue Moon 2026 | May 31, 2026 4:45 AM EDT | Spring |
| June Last Quarter | June 8, 2026 6:00 AM EDT | Spring |
| June New Moon | June 14, 2026 10:54 PM EDT | Spring |
| June First Quarter | June 21, 2026 5:55 PM EDT | Summer |
| June Full Moon 2026 | June 29, 2026 7:57 PM EDT | Summer |
| July Last Quarter | July 7, 2026 3:29 PM EDT | Summer |
| July New Moon | July 14, 2026 5:43 AM EDT | Summer |
| July First Quarter | July 21, 2026 7:06 AM EDT | Summer |
| July Full Moon 2026 | July 29, 2026 10:36 AM EDT | Summer |
| August Last Quarter | August 5, 2026 10:21 PM EDT | Summer |
| August New Moon | August 12, 2026 1:37 PM EDT | Summer |
| August First Quarter | August 19, 2026 10:46 PM EDT | Summer |
| August Full Moon 2026 | August 28, 2026 12:18 AM EDT | Summer |
| September Last Quarter | September 4, 2026 3:51 AM EDT | Summer |
| September New Moon | September 10, 2026 11:27 PM EDT | Summer |
| September First Quarter | September 18, 2026 4:44 PM EDT | Summer |
| September Full Moon 2026 | September 26, 2026 12:49 PM EDT | Autumn |
| October Last Quarter | October 3, 2026 9:25 AM EDT | Autumn |
| October New Moon | October 10, 2026 11:50 AM EDT | Autumn |
| October First Quarter | October 18, 2026 12:13 PM EDT | Autumn |
| October Full Moon 2026 | October 26, 2026 12:12 AM EDT | Autumn |
| November Last Quarter | November 1, 2026 3:28 PM EST | Autumn |
| November New Moon | November 9, 2026 2:02 AM EST | Autumn |
| November First Quarter | November 17, 2026 6:48 AM EST | Autumn |
| November Full Moon 2026 | November 24, 2026 9:53 AM EST | Autumn |
| December Last Quarter | December 1, 2026 1:09 AM EST | Autumn |
| December New Moon | December 8, 2026 7:52 PM EST | Autumn |
| December First Quarter | December 17, 2026 12:43 AM EST | Autumn |
| December Full Moon 2026 | December 23, 2026 8:28 PM EST | Winter |
| December Last Quarter | December 30, 2026 1:59 PM EST | Winter |
Learn more about the Lunar Calendar 2026.
What are the phases of the moon?
The four primary phases are the new moon, the first quarter, the full moon, and the last quarter. The minor phases are the waxing crescent, the waxing gibbous, the waning gibbous, and the waning crescent.
The lunar month lasts an average of 29.53 days and begins with the new moon. The first quarter moon occurs between the new moon and the full moon.
A full moon occurs in the middle of the lunar month when the Earth is directly between the Sun and the Moon, so the moon looks completely illuminated. The last quarter moon occurs after the full moon and before the next new moon.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are a few frequently asked questions about the 2026 Full Moon Calendar to help you look towards the year.
- When will be the first full moon of 2026?
- The first full moon of 2026 will be on Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 5:03 a.m. It will be called the Full Wolf Moon as it will be the January Full Moon. It will be the first full moon of Winter because the December 2025 full moon will occur before the Winter Solstice.
- When will be the last full moon of 2026?
- The last full moon of 2026 will be on Wednesday, December 23, 2026 at 8:28 p.m. It will be called the Full Cold Moon. The December Full Moon will be also the first full moon of Winter as it will occur before the Winter Solstice. The January 2027 Full Moon will be the second full moon of Winter the next year.
Related Calendars
And if you’re interested in more calendars from this decade, check these out
2020 Full Moon Calendar
2021 Full Moon Calendar
2022 Full Moon Calendar
2023 Full Moon Calendar
2024 Full Moon Calendar
2025 Full Moon Calendar
2027 Full Moon Calendar
2028 Full Moon Calendar
2029 Full Moon Calendar
