Festival date and tithi
Nag Panchami 2026
नाग पंचमी
Worship of Nagas and serpent deities during Shravana.
At a glance
When is Nag Panchami 2026?
Nag Panchami 2026 is on Monday, 17 August 2026. The Hindu date is Shukla Panchami, Shravana.
Also known as: Nagpanchami 2026, Naag Panchami 2026.
- Date
- Monday, 17 August 2026
- Hindu date
- Shukla Panchami, Shravana
- Tithi checked at
- Sunrise
- Local timing
- Check your city Panchang because the date or timing can shift by location.
Why this date?
Falls on Shravana Shukla Panchami, the fifth tithi of the bright fortnight in Shravana.
For 2026, Samvat resolves the observance to Monday, 17 August 2026, with Shukla Panchami, Shravana. The public festival calendar uses an India-baseline Panchang; personal observance can vary by location and family tradition.
Learn how Hindu calendar dates are calculatedNag Panchami 2026 tithi and Panchang details
Date determined by
Lunar tithiCategory
Major festivalNakshatra
ChitraDietary practice
Vegetarian foodSignificance
Seeks protection and blessings from serpent deities associated with fertility and water.
Traditions and Regions
Traditions
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Common questions
What is the date of Nag Panchami 2026?
Nag Panchami 2026 is on Monday, 17 August 2026. The Hindu date is Shukla Panchami, Shravana.
What is the tithi for Nag Panchami 2026?
Nag Panchami is observed on Shukla Panchami, Shravana. Samvat uses this Hindu date to calculate the 2026 calendar date.
Can the date differ by city?
Yes. Panchang values depend on sunrise, sunset, moonrise, and timezone. Samvat's public festival page uses an India-baseline calculation; local observance can differ by city, sampradaya, or family tradition.