Full moon calendar 2026
There are 13 full moons in 2026, starting with the Wolf Moon on Saturday, 3 January 2026, and a blue moon on Sunday, 31 May 2026. All dates are in Universal Time (UTC) and may shift by a day in your local time zone.
| Full moon | Date |
|---|---|
| Wolf Moon | Saturday, 3 January 2026 |
| Snow Moon | Sunday, 1 February 2026 |
| Worm Moon | Tuesday, 3 March 2026 |
| Pink Moon | Thursday, 2 April 2026 |
| Flower Moon | Friday, 1 May 2026 |
| Blue Moon | Sunday, 31 May 2026 |
| Strawberry Moon | Tuesday, 30 June 2026 |
| Buck Moon | Wednesday, 29 July 2026 |
| Sturgeon Moon | Friday, 28 August 2026 |
| Harvest Moon | Saturday, 26 September 2026 |
| Hunter's Moon | Monday, 26 October 2026 |
| Beaver Moon | Tuesday, 24 November 2026 |
| Cold Moon | Thursday, 24 December 2026 |
The full moon names
Each month's full moon carries a traditional name from North American and European folklore: the Wolf Moon in January, the Snow Moon in February, the Worm Moon in March, the Pink Moon in April, the Flower Moon in May, the Strawberry Moon in June, the Buck Moon in July, the Sturgeon Moon in August, the Harvest Moon in September, the Hunter's Moon in October, the Beaver Moon in November and the Cold Moon in December. A blue moon is the second full moon to fall within a single calendar month, which happens roughly every two to three years. It has nothing to do with colour.
Frequently asked questions about full moons in 2026
How many full moons are there in 2026?
There are 13 full moons in 2026, including a blue moon (a second full moon in one calendar month) on Sunday, 31 May 2026. All dates are in Universal Time (UTC) and can shift by a day in your local time zone.
When is the first full moon of 2026?
The first full moon of 2026 is the Wolf Moon on Saturday, 3 January 2026 (UTC).
Is there a blue moon in 2026?
Yes. 2026 has a blue moon, the second full moon in a single calendar month, on Sunday, 31 May 2026 (UTC).
Why do full moons have names like the Wolf Moon?
The names are traditional, mostly from North American and European folklore recorded in almanacs. Each month's full moon has its own name, such as the Wolf Moon in January, the Strawberry Moon in June and the Harvest Moon near the autumn equinox.