Festival date logic
Nag Panchami 2026
नाग पंचमी
Worship of Nagas and serpent deities during Shravana.
Direct answer
When is Nag Panchami 2026?
Nag Panchami 2026 is on Monday, 17 August 2026. The Hindu date is Shukla Panchami, Shravana.
Gregorian date
Monday, 17 August 2026Hindu date
Shukla Panchami, ShravanaObservance moment
the relevant Panchang moment for the observanceWhy 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.
Read the calculation methodologyNag Panchami 2026 tithi and Panchang details
Calculation type
tithiFestival type
majorNakshatra
ChitraCommon observance
vegetarianSignificance
Seeks protection and blessings from serpent deities associated with fertility and water.
Traditions and Regions
Traditions
Observed in
Other years
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?
The Hindu date shown by Samvat is Shukla Panchami, Shravana. This is based on the festival rule encoded for Nag Panchami.
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.
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Citation summary
Samvat lists Nag Panchami 2026 on Monday, 17 August 2026 because the India-baseline festival rule resolves to Shukla Panchami, Shravana. Panchang dates can vary by location and tradition.