Festival date and tithi
Rishi Panchami 2026
ऋषि पंचमी
Vrat honoring the Saptarishis and ritual purification.
At a glance
When is Rishi Panchami 2026?
Rishi Panchami 2026 is on Tuesday, 15 September 2026. The Hindu date is Shukla Panchami, Bhadrapada.
Also known as: Rushi Panchami 2026.
- Date
- Tuesday, 15 September 2026
- Hindu date
- Shukla Panchami, Bhadrapada
- Tithi checked at
- Madhyahna (around solar noon)
- Local timing
- Check your city Panchang because the date or timing can shift by location.
Why this date?
Falls on Bhadrapada Shukla Panchami, using the daytime presence of Panchami after Ganesh Chaturthi begins.
For 2026, Samvat resolves the observance to Tuesday, 15 September 2026, with Shukla Panchami, Bhadrapada. The public festival calendar uses an India-baseline Panchang; personal observance can vary by location and family tradition.
Learn how Hindu calendar dates are calculatedRishi Panchami 2026 tithi and Panchang details
Date determined by
Lunar tithiCategory
Vrat or fasting dayNakshatra
SwatiDietary practice
FastingSignificance
Observed for reverence toward the sages and purification from ritual lapses.
Traditions and Regions
Traditions
Observed in
Other years
Common questions
What is the date of Rishi Panchami 2026?
Rishi Panchami 2026 is on Tuesday, 15 September 2026. The Hindu date is Shukla Panchami, Bhadrapada.
What is the tithi for Rishi Panchami 2026?
Rishi Panchami is observed on Shukla Panchami, Bhadrapada. 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.