Vasant Panchami 2026: date and muhurat

वसंत पंचमी 2026

New Delhi, Delhi · IST

Vasant Panchami 2026 is on 23 January 2026, Friday.

Puja muhurat: 7:13 AM – 12:33 PM
Shukla Panchami: 2:28 AM to 1:46 AM (24 Jan)

What it is and how it is observed

Vasant Panchami, Magha Shukla Panchami, welcomes spring and honours Goddess Saraswati. Students and artists worship books and instruments, people wear yellow, and children often begin learning to write (vidyarambh).

How the date is fixed

Magha (amanta) Shukla Panchami: tithi prevailing in the forenoon (purvahna).

Frequently asked questions

When is Vasant Panchami 2026?

Vasant Panchami 2026 is on Friday, 23 January 2026.

What is the Vasant Panchami 2026 puja muhurat?

For New Delhi - Puja muhurat: 7:13 AM – 12:33 PM. Timings vary by city by a few minutes; check the Panchang for your city.

Why is Vasant Panchami 2026 observed on 23 Jan?

The date follows the rule: Magha (amanta) Shukla Panchami: tithi prevailing in the forenoon (purvahna). In 2026 that is 23 January 2026, Friday (New Delhi).

Timings vary by city. Every time here is for New Delhi's sunrise, sunset and moonrise; in another city they shift by a few minutes and occasionally the date does too. Dates follow Drik Panchang's Smarta (default) reckoning. Check the Panchang for your own city.

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