Vasant Panchami 2026 Date — Friday, January 23, 2026
When is Vasant Panchami in 2026? Vasant Panchami 2026 falls on Friday, January 23, 2026.
Observance: Vasant Panchami (Shri Panchami). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Other years: Vasant Panchami 2025 date · Vasant Panchami 2027 date
Vasant Panchami 2026 muhurat & timings — Delhi
| Sunrise | 07:13 am |
|---|---|
| Sunset | 05:52 pm |
| Moonrise | 09:52 am |
| Brahma Muhurat | 05:26 am – 06:19 am |
| Abhijit Muhurat | 12:11 pm – 12:54 pm |
| Rahu Kaal (avoid) | 11:13 am – 12:33 pm |
| Tithi at sunrise | Shukla Panchami |
| Nakshatra | Purva Bhadrapada |
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 Fri, 23 January 2026 or ask your local mandir.
Why we celebrate
Birthday of Saraswati — goddess of learning, arts, and wisdom.
How it is celebrated
Saraswati puja in schools, yellow clothes, vidya arambham for children.
Puja timing
Morning puja on Magha Shukla Panchami.
Foods & offerings
Yellow rice, boondi, kesari bhat, fruits.
Rituals
- Place books at Saraswati feet.
- Offer yellow flowers.
- Begin vidya arambham writing ritual for children if age-appropriate.
Vasant Panchami dates by year
| Year | Date & day |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Vasant Panchami 2025 date |
| 2026 | Fri, 23 January 2026 |
| 2027 | Vasant Panchami 2027 date |
| 2028 | Vasant Panchami 2028 date |
Hindu festivals around Vasant Panchami 2026
- Pongal 2026 date — Wed, 14 January 2026
- Makar Sankranti 2026 date — Wed, 14 January 2026
- Thaipusam 2026 date — Sun, 1 February 2026
- Maha Shivaratri 2026 date — Sun, 15 February 2026
- Holika Dahan 2026 date — Tue, 3 March 2026
- Holi 2026 date — Wed, 4 March 2026
- Ugadi 2026 date — Thu, 19 March 2026
- Gudi Padwa 2026 date — Thu, 19 March 2026
- Chaitra Navratri 2026 date — Thu, 19 March 2026
- Ram Navami 2026 date — Fri, 27 March 2026
- Hanuman Jayanti 2026 date — Thu, 2 April 2026
- Vishu 2026 date — Tue, 14 April 2026
Vasant Panchami 2026 puja & muhurat timings in major cities
| City | Abhijit Muhurat | Rahu Kaal (avoid) | Sunrise | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi | 12:11 pm – 12:54 pm | 11:13 am – 12:33 pm | 07:13 am | 05:52 pm |
| Mumbai | 12:27 pm – 01:12 pm | 11:26 am – 12:50 pm | 07:14 am | 06:26 pm |
| Bengaluru | 12:08 pm – 12:54 pm | 11:05 am – 12:31 pm | 06:46 am | 06:16 pm |
| Chennai | 11:57 am – 12:43 pm | 10:54 am – 12:20 pm | 06:35 am | 06:05 pm |
| Hyderabad | 12:05 pm – 12:50 pm | 11:03 am – 12:27 pm | 06:49 am | 06:06 pm |
| Kolkata | 11:26 am – 12:10 pm | 10:25 am – 11:48 am | 06:18 am | 05:18 pm |
Times come from each city’s own sunrise, sunset and panchang for Fri, 23 January 2026.
Vasant Panchami 2026 FAQ
What time is Abhijit Muhurat on Vasant Panchami 2026 in Delhi?
Abhijit Muhurat in Delhi on Fri, 23 January 2026 is 12:11 pm – 12:54 pm (local time, AllMandir panchang). See the table for other cities.
