Full Moon Calendar 2026: Every Full Moon Happening This Year
Discover every full moon in 2026, the star sign it falls in, and what each lunation means for your life, love, and wellbeing. Updated all year.
Whether you track the lunar cycle for astrology, spiritual practice, manifestation rituals, or simply because you love knowing when to look up at the sky, this is your complete guide to every full moon in 2026.
Below you will find every full moon date, the zodiac sign it falls in, and what energy each one brings. Bookmark this page and come back throughout the year.
What Is a Full Moon?
A full moon occurs when the Earth sits directly between the Sun and the Moon, meaning the Moon is fully illuminated from our perspective. Full moons happen roughly every 29.5 days, which is why we get 12 to 13 each year.
In astrology, full moons are powerful moments of culmination, revelation, and release. The sign the Moon is in during a full moon tells us which themes are being amplified, while the opposing Sun sign shows us the tension we are being asked to balance.
Full Moon Calendar 2026 at a Glance
- 1 February: Snow Moon in Leo
- 3 March: Worm Moon in Virgo
- 1 April: Pink Moon in Libra
- 1 May: Flower Moon in Scorpio
- 31 May: Sagittarius Blue Moon
- 29 June: Strawberry Moon in Capricorn
- 29 July: Buck Moon in Aquarius
- 28 August: Sturgeon Moon in Pisces
- 26 September: Harvest Moon in Aries
- 26 October: Hunter's Moon in Taurus
- 24 November: Beaver Moon in Gemini
- 24 December: Cold Moon in Cancer
Every Full Moon in 2026: Dates, Signs, and Meanings
February Full Moon: Snow Moon in Leo
Date: 1 February 2026
The first full moon of 2026 rises in Leo, the sign of self-expression, creativity, and confidence. Known as the Snow Moon after the heavy snowfall common in February, this is a bold and dramatic lunation that wants you to be seen and celebrated.
With the Sun in Aquarius, the tension here is between individuality and community. The Leo Full Moon encourages you to step into the spotlight without fear of judgment, while Aquarius reminds you that your uniqueness serves something bigger than yourself. This is an excellent full moon for releasing self-doubt, owning your talents, and letting your light shine unapologetically.
Key themes: Self-expression, creativity, confidence, recognition, joy, courage.
March Full Moon: Worm Moon in Virgo
Date: 3 March 2026
The Worm Moon, named for the earthworms that emerge as the ground thaws heading into spring, falls in Virgo in 2026. This is a full moon of detail, discernment, and self-improvement.
Virgo is the sign of health, daily routines, and refinement. With the Sun in Pisces, there is a beautiful tension between the spiritual and the practical. This lunation illuminates where your habits either support or sabotage your wellbeing, and invites you to make meaningful, lasting changes. If you have been meaning to overhaul your routine, this is the full moon to do it under.
Key themes: Health, habits, routine, self-improvement, service, discernment, practicality.
April Full Moon: Pink Moon in Libra
Date: 1 April 2026
Despite its name, the Pink Moon will not actually appear pink. The name comes from the wild phlox flowers that bloom in spring. In 2026, this full moon falls in Libra, the sign of balance, relationships, and beauty.
With the Sun in Aries, the push and pull between independence and partnership is front and centre. The Libra Full Moon is an ideal time to evaluate your relationships, address imbalances, and practise diplomacy and fairness. If something in your love life or close friendships has been off-kilter, this lunation will bring it into the light.
Key themes: Relationships, balance, harmony, justice, partnership, beauty, fairness.
May Full Moon: Flower Moon in Scorpio
Date: 1 May 2026
The Flower Moon blooms in Scorpio this year, bringing depth, intensity, and transformation. Scorpio does not do anything halfway, and a full moon here is one of the most powerful of the year for releasing what is no longer serving you.
The Sun in Taurus grounds this energy in material reality, creating a tension between what we cling to and what we need to let go of. This is an excellent full moon for shadow work, deep emotional healing, and taking an honest look at your finances and values. Expect hidden truths to surface.
Key themes: Transformation, release, intimacy, power, hidden truths, regeneration, finances.
May Blue Moon: Sagittarius Full Moon
Date: 31 May 2026
May 2026 is a rare treat: two full moons in one calendar month. The second full moon in a single month is known as a Blue Moon, making the 31 May lunation one of the most special of the year.
This Blue Moon falls in Sagittarius, the sign of adventure, philosophy, and expansion. It is a joyful, optimistic lunation that encourages you to dream bigger than you have been allowing yourself to. With the Sun in Gemini, there is a tension between gathering information and seeking deeper meaning. The Sagittarius Blue Moon wants you to stop overthinking and start believing in a grander vision for your life. Do not waste this energy.
Key themes: Adventure, expansion, optimism, philosophy, freedom, travel, belief, abundance.
June Full Moon: Strawberry Moon in Capricorn
Date: 29 June 2026
Named for the strawberry harvesting season, the Strawberry Moon in 2026 falls in Capricorn, the sign of ambition, discipline, and long-term goals. This is a grounding, purposeful lunation that brings your attention to what you are building and how far you have come.
With the Sun in Cancer, there is a meaningful tension between personal ambition and emotional needs, between career and home life. The Capricorn Full Moon is a powerful moment to assess your progress, release imposter syndrome, and recommit to your long-term vision with renewed clarity.
Key themes: Ambition, discipline, career, legacy, responsibility, structure, achievement, goals.
July Full Moon: Buck Moon in Aquarius
Date: 29 July 2026
The Buck Moon takes its name from the new antlers that grow on male deer each July, a symbol of growth and renewal. In 2026, it falls in Aquarius, the sign of innovation, community, and humanitarian ideals.
With the Sun in Leo, the tension is between self and collective, ego and altruism. The Aquarius Full Moon invites you to think about how your unique gifts serve the wider world, and where you might be playing too small or too safe. This is also a powerful lunation for friendships, group dynamics, and anything related to social change.
Key themes: Innovation, community, freedom, humanitarianism, rebellion, the future, friendship, originality.
August Full Moon: Sturgeon Moon in Pisces
Date: 28 August 2026
The Sturgeon Moon is named after the large sturgeon fish once abundant in August. In 2026, it falls in Pisces, the sign of dreams, intuition, compassion, and spirituality, making this one of the most emotionally and spiritually rich full moons of the year.
With the Sun in Virgo, there is a beautiful polarity between logic and mysticism, between the analytical and the imaginative. This is an ideal full moon for creative work, meditation, healing, and releasing grief, confusion, or anything you have been carrying unconsciously. Trust your intuition under this moon.
Key themes: Spirituality, intuition, dreams, compassion, healing, creativity, surrender, imagination.
September Full Moon: Harvest Moon in Aries
Date: 26 September 2026
September's full moon is the Harvest Moon, the full moon closest to the autumn equinox. In 2026 it falls in Aries, the first sign of the zodiac and the sign of action, courage, and bold beginnings.
With the Sun in Libra, there is a tension between assertion and compromise, between what you want and what others need. The Aries Harvest Moon is a call to be brave, to stand up for yourself, and to release self-doubt or hesitation that has been holding you back. Autumn is beginning and this moon wants you moving forward with confidence.
Key themes: Action, courage, independence, assertion, identity, bold beginnings, passion.
October Full Moon: Hunter's Moon in Taurus
Date: 26 October 2026
The Hunter's Moon follows the Harvest Moon and was traditionally used by hunters to track game in the bright autumn night. In 2026 it lands in Taurus, the sign of security, pleasure, values, and the material world.
With the Sun in Scorpio, the tension is powerful: Scorpio digs into what is hidden and transformative, while the Taurus Moon anchors us in what is tangible and stable. This is an excellent full moon for financial reflection, reassessing your values, and finding comfort and groundedness during a season of change. What truly makes you feel secure?
Key themes: Security, values, money, pleasure, stability, the body, self-worth, comfort.
November Full Moon: Beaver Moon in Gemini
Date: 24 November 2026
The Beaver Moon gets its name from the time of year when beavers prepare their lodges for winter. In 2026, it falls in Gemini, the sign of communication, curiosity, and connection.
With the Sun in Sagittarius, the tension here is between big-picture thinking and the finer details, between seeking truth and staying curious. The Gemini Full Moon is a sociable, mentally stimulating lunation that invites you to reflect on the conversations that have shaped your year, the stories you have been telling yourself, and the information you have gathered. What do you need to communicate before the year ends?
Key themes: Communication, curiosity, duality, learning, local connections, storytelling, adaptability.
December Full Moon: Cold Moon in Cancer
Date: 24 December 2026
The final full moon of 2026 falls on Christmas Eve, and it lands in Cancer, the sign of home, family, emotional roots, and nurturing. This is perhaps the most fitting full moon placement of the year: a deeply heartfelt lunation on one of the most family-centred nights of the calendar.
With the Sun in Capricorn, the tension between ambition and emotion, between duty and tenderness, plays out as the year draws to a close. The Cancer Cold Moon is an invitation to release emotional armour, reconnect with the people who matter most, and let yourself be nurtured and loved. End 2026 by coming home to yourself.
Key themes: Home, family, emotional security, nurturing, roots, belonging, tenderness.
The 2026 Blue Moon: Everything You Need to Know
One of the standout lunar events of 2026 is the Blue Moon on 31 May. A Blue Moon occurs when there are two full moons in a single calendar month, which happens roughly every two to three years. Hence the phrase "once in a blue moon."
May 2026 kicks off with the Scorpio Full Moon on 1 May and closes with the Sagittarius Blue Moon on 31 May. This makes May an extraordinarily charged month astrologically, moving from the deep, transformative waters of Scorpio into the expansive, freedom-seeking fire of Sagittarius.
Blue Moons are traditionally associated with rare opportunities, unexpected breakthroughs, and amplified lunar energy. If there is something you have been waiting for the right moment to pursue, the May 2026 Blue Moon might just be it.
How to Make the Most of Each Full Moon
Full moons are natural checkpoints in the lunar calendar. Here are a few ways to work with their energy:
Release what no longer serves you. Full moons are associated with culmination and letting go. Write down what you want to release and, if it feels right, burn the paper as a ritual of closure.
Charge your crystals. Many people place their crystals under the light of the full moon overnight to cleanse and recharge them.
Journal. Use the themes of each full moon's zodiac sign as a prompt. What is being illuminated in your life right now?
Connect with others. Full moons have long been associated with gatherings, rituals, and community. Use the energy to reach out, host an event, or attend one.
Rest and reflect. Not every full moon needs a ritual. Sometimes the most powerful thing you can do is slow down, look up at the sky, and notice how you feel.
Full Moons and Relationships
In astrology, full moons can be emotionally heightened times, and that energy often shows up in our relationships. Whether you are dating, newly coupled, or long-term partnered, paying attention to the full moon's sign can give you useful insight into the relational themes at play.
The Libra Full Moon in April is a perfect time for honest relationship conversations. The Scorpio Full Moon in May might bring hidden feelings to the surface. The Aquarius Full Moon in July could spark a desire for more independence within a partnership. And the Cancer Full Moon on Christmas Eve is practically made for emotional intimacy and vulnerability.
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Final Thoughts
The full moon calendar for 2026 is a rich and varied lunar journey, from the bold Leo Snow Moon in February to the tender Cancer Cold Moon on Christmas Eve, with a rare Blue Moon in May to mark the midpoint of the year.
Each full moon is an invitation to pause, reflect, and realign. Whatever draws you to the lunar cycle, whether it is astrology, spirituality, self-development, or simple curiosity, the Moon is one of the most consistent and accessible touchstones the cosmos offers.
Save this page and check back each month. The Moon is always moving, and so are you.
Dates are based on GMT. Full moon times can vary slightly by time zone. Always verify with a trusted lunar calendar if you need the exact peak time for your location.
