Panchami Dates 2026
The most celebrated Panchami is Vasant Panchami, falling on Magha Shukla Panchami, dedicated to Goddess Saraswati — the goddess of knowledge, arts, and wisdom. Naga Panchami, observed on Shravana Shukla Panchami, is another widely observed festival dedicated to the worship of serpents.
All times shown in: Asia/Kolkata
| Date | Name | Begins / Ends | Lunar Month | Paksha | Moon Phase | Moon Position | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Jan 2026 | — |
Begins: 07-Jan-2026 06:54 AM Wednesday
Ends: 08-Jan-2026 06:35 AM Thursday
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Pausha | Krishna |
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Leo 10.5°
Magha (Pada 4)
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| 23 Jan 2026 | Vasant Panchami |
Begins: 23-Jan-2026 02:29 AM Friday
Ends: 24-Jan-2026 01:46 AM Saturday
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Magha | Shukla |
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Aquarius 26.6°
Purva Bhadrapada (Pada 2)
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| 06 Feb 2026 | — |
Begins: 06-Feb-2026 12:23 AM Friday
Ends: 07-Feb-2026 01:20 AM Saturday
|
Magha | Krishna |
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Virgo 10.7°
Hasta (Pada 1)
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| 22 Feb 2026 | — |
Begins: 21-Feb-2026 01:01 PM Saturday
Ends: 22-Feb-2026 11:10 AM Sunday
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Phalguna | Shukla |
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Pisces 26.4°
Revati (Pada 3)
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| 08 Mar 2026 | — |
Begins: 07-Mar-2026 07:18 PM Saturday
Ends: 08-Mar-2026 09:12 PM Sunday
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Phalguna | Krishna |
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Libra 10.8°
Swati (Pada 2)
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| 23 Mar 2026 | — |
Begins: 22-Mar-2026 09:17 PM Sunday
Ends: 23-Mar-2026 06:39 PM Monday
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Chaitra | Shukla |
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Aries 25.8°
Bharani (Pada 4)
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| 07 Apr 2026 | — |
Begins: 06-Apr-2026 02:12 PM Monday
Ends: 07-Apr-2026 04:36 PM Tuesday
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Chaitra | Krishna |
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Scorpio 10.3°
Anuradha (Pada 3)
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| 21 Apr 2026 | — |
Begins: 21-Apr-2026 04:15 AM Tuesday
Ends: 22-Apr-2026 01:20 AM Wednesday
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Vaisakha | Shukla |
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Taurus 24.6°
Mrigashira (Pada 1)
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| 07 May 2026 | — |
Begins: 06-May-2026 07:53 AM Wednesday
Ends: 07-May-2026 10:15 AM Thursday
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Vaisakha | Krishna |
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Sagittarius 9.3°
Mula (Pada 3)
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| 21 May 2026 | — |
Begins: 20-May-2026 11:07 AM Wednesday
Ends: 21-May-2026 08:27 AM Thursday
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Adhika Jyeshtha | Shukla |
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Gemini 23.0°
Punarvasu (Pada 1)
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| 05 Jun 2026 | — |
Begins: 04-Jun-2026 11:32 PM Thursday
Ends: 06-Jun-2026 01:21 AM Saturday
|
Adhika Jyeshtha | Krishna |
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Capricorn 7.9°
Uttara Ashadha (Pada 4)
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| 19 Jun 2026 | — |
Begins: 18-Jun-2026 06:59 PM Thursday
Ends: 19-Jun-2026 05:00 PM Friday
|
Jyeshtha | Shukla |
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Cancer 21.1°
Ashlesha (Pada 2)
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| 05 Jul 2026 | — |
Begins: 04-Jul-2026 12:41 PM Saturday
Ends: 05-Jul-2026 01:32 PM Sunday
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Jyeshtha | Krishna |
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Aquarius 6.1°
Dhanishta (Pada 4)
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| 18 Jul 2026 | — |
Begins: 18-Jul-2026 04:43 AM Saturday
Ends: 19-Jul-2026 03:43 AM Sunday
|
Ashadha | Shukla |
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Leo 19.1°
Purva Phalguni (Pada 2)
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| 03 Aug 2026 | — |
Begins: 02-Aug-2026 11:16 PM Sunday
Ends: 03-Aug-2026 10:55 PM Monday
|
Ashadha | Krishna |
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Pisces 4.2°
Uttara Bhadrapada (Pada 1)
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| 17 Aug 2026 | Naga Panchami |
Begins: 16-Aug-2026 04:53 PM Sunday
Ends: 17-Aug-2026 05:00 PM Monday
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Shravana | Shukla |
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Virgo 17.4°
Hasta (Pada 3)
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| 02 Sep 2026 | — |
Begins: 01-Sep-2026 07:43 AM Tuesday
Ends: 02-Sep-2026 06:14 AM Wednesday
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Shravana | Krishna |
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Aries 2.4°
Ashwini (Pada 1)
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| 16 Sep 2026 | — |
Begins: 15-Sep-2026 07:44 AM Tuesday
Ends: 16-Sep-2026 09:00 AM Wednesday
|
Bhadrapada | Shukla |
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Libra 16.0°
Swati (Pada 3)
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| 01 Oct 2026 | — |
Begins: 30-Sep-2026 02:56 PM Wednesday
Ends: 01-Oct-2026 12:36 PM Thursday
|
Bhadrapada | Krishna |
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Taurus 1.0°
Krittika (Pada 2)
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| 15 Oct 2026 | Lalita Panchami |
Begins: 15-Oct-2026 01:14 AM Thursday
Ends: 16-Oct-2026 03:26 AM Friday
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Ashvina | Shukla |
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Scorpio 15.2°
Anuradha (Pada 4)
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| 30 Oct 2026 | — |
Begins: 29-Oct-2026 10:11 PM Thursday
Ends: 30-Oct-2026 07:26 PM Friday
|
Ashvina | Krishna |
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Gemini 0.0°
Mrigashira (Pada 3)
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| 14 Nov 2026 | — |
Begins: 13-Nov-2026 08:43 PM Friday
Ends: 14-Nov-2026 11:24 PM Saturday
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Kartika | Shukla |
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Sagittarius 15.0°
Purva Ashadha (Pada 1)
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| 28 Nov 2026 | — |
Begins: 28-Nov-2026 06:41 AM Saturday
Ends: 29-Nov-2026 03:58 AM Sunday
|
Kartika | Krishna |
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Gemini 29.5°
Punarvasu (Pada 3)
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| 14 Dec 2026 | — |
Begins: 13-Dec-2026 04:48 PM Sunday
Ends: 14-Dec-2026 07:16 PM Monday
|
Margashirsha | Shukla |
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Capricorn 15.2°
Shravana (Pada 2)
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| 28 Dec 2026 | — |
Begins: 27-Dec-2026 05:14 PM Sunday
Ends: 28-Dec-2026 02:59 PM Monday
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Margashirsha | Krishna |
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Cancer 29.5°
Ashlesha (Pada 4)
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Panchami – Significance, Festivals & Rituals
What is Panchami?
Panchami is the 5th lunar day (tithi) in the Hindu calendar, occurring twice every month — once in the Shukla Paksha and once in the Krishna Paksha. Several important Hindu festivals fall on Panchami across different seasons and lunar months.
What is Vasant Panchami?
Vasant Panchami falls on Magha Shukla Panchami and marks the arrival of spring. It is dedicated to Goddess Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge, arts, and wisdom. Students, artists, and scholars worship Goddess Saraswati on this day, and the colour yellow is prominently worn and used in offerings.
What is Naga Panchami?
Naga Panchami falls on Shravana Shukla Panchami and is dedicated to the worship of serpents (Nagas). Devotees offer milk, flowers, and turmeric to snake idols or live snakes. It is widely observed across India, particularly in Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh.
How is Panchami generally observed?
Observances vary by the specific Panchami. Vasant Panchami involves Saraswati puja with yellow flowers and sweets, placing books and instruments before the goddess. Naga Panchami involves offering milk to snakes and visiting snake temples. Fasting is observed by some devotees on both occasions.