Nag Panchami 2026 Date — Monday, August 17, 2026
When is Nag Panchami in 2026? Nag Panchami 2026 falls on Monday, August 17, 2026.
Observance: Nag Panchami. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Other years: Nag Panchami 2025 date · Nag Panchami 2027 date
Nag Panchami 2026 muhurat & timings — Delhi
| Sunrise | 05:51 am |
|---|---|
| Sunset | 06:58 pm |
| Moonrise | 10:17 am |
| Brahma Muhurat | 04:24 am – 05:08 am |
| Abhijit Muhurat | 11:58 am – 12:51 pm |
| Rahu Kaal (avoid) | 07:29 am – 09:08 am |
| Tithi at sunrise | Shukla Panchami |
| Nakshatra | Chitra |
These are the day’s general muhurats and Rahu Kaal for Delhi, computed from the AllMandir panchang. Festival puja timings vary by tradition and city — open the full panchang for Mon, 17 August 2026 or ask your local mandir.
Why we celebrate
Worship of serpent deities (nagas) who guard water and fertility; Krishna subdued Kaliya.
How it is celebrated
Naga idols worshipped; milk offered to snake pits (safely, symbolic in cities).
Puja timing
Shravan Shukla Panchami morning.
Foods & offerings
No fried food in many regions; laddoo, kheer. Avoid digging earth.
Rituals
- Draw nag on door or worship naga murti.
- Offer milk, flowers, turmeric.
- Avoid cutting trees or harming snakes.
Nag Panchami dates by year
| Year | Date & day |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Nag Panchami 2025 date |
| 2026 | Mon, 17 August 2026 |
| 2027 | Nag Panchami 2027 date |
| 2028 | Nag Panchami 2028 date |
Hindu festivals around Nag Panchami 2026
- Hariyali Teej 2026 date — Sat, 15 August 2026
- Varalakshmi Vratam 2026 date — Fri, 21 August 2026
- Onam 2026 date — Wed, 26 August 2026
- Raksha Bandhan 2026 date — Fri, 28 August 2026
- Janmashtami 2026 date — Fri, 4 September 2026
- Guru Purnima 2026 date — Wed, 29 July 2026
- Dahi Handi 2026 date — Sat, 5 September 2026
- Hartalika Teej 2026 date — Mon, 14 September 2026
- Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 date — Tue, 15 September 2026
- Jagannath Rath Yatra 2026 date — Thu, 16 July 2026
- Anant Chaturdashi 2026 date — Fri, 25 September 2026
- Mahalaya Amavasya 2026 date — Sat, 10 October 2026
Nag Panchami 2026 puja & muhurat timings in major cities
| City | Abhijit Muhurat | Rahu Kaal (avoid) | Sunrise | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi | 11:58 am – 12:51 pm | 07:29 am – 09:08 am | 05:51 am | 06:58 pm |
| Mumbai | 12:17 pm – 01:07 pm | 07:55 am – 09:31 am | 06:20 am | 07:04 pm |
| Bengaluru | 11:58 am – 12:48 pm | 07:41 am – 09:15 am | 06:07 am | 06:39 pm |
| Chennai | 11:47 am – 12:38 pm | 07:30 am – 09:04 am | 05:56 am | 06:29 pm |
| Hyderabad | 11:54 am – 12:45 pm | 07:34 am – 09:09 am | 05:59 am | 06:40 pm |
| Kolkata | 11:14 am – 12:06 pm | 06:50 am – 08:27 am | 05:14 am | 06:06 pm |
Times come from each city’s own sunrise, sunset and panchang for Mon, 17 August 2026.
Nag Panchami 2026 FAQ
What time is Abhijit Muhurat on Nag Panchami 2026 in Delhi?
Abhijit Muhurat in Delhi on Mon, 17 August 2026 is 11:58 am – 12:51 pm (local time, AllMandir panchang). See the table for other cities.
