Festival date and tithi
Vasant Panchami 2026
वसंत पंचमी
Arrival of spring. Worship of Goddess Saraswati for knowledge, music, and arts.
At a glance
When is Vasant Panchami 2026?
Basant Panchami 2026, Vasant Panchami 2026, Saraswati Puja 2026, and Sri Panchami 2026 refer to the same observance. It is on Friday, 23 January 2026, with Shukla Panchami, Magha.
Also known as: Basant Panchami 2026, Saraswati Puja 2026, Sri Panchami 2026, Saraswati Jayanti 2026, बसंत पंचमी 2026, सरस्वती पूजा 2026.
- Date
- Friday, 23 January 2026
- Hindu date
- Shukla Panchami, Magha
- Tithi checked at
- Sunrise
- Local timing
- Check your city Panchang because the date or timing can shift by location.
Names, timing, and observance notes
Are Basant Panchami 2026 and Vasant Panchami the same?
Yes. Basant Panchami 2026 and Vasant Panchami 2026 are spelling variants for the same Magha Shukla Panchami observance. Sri Panchami is another traditional name for the same date.
Is Saraswati Puja 2026 on Basant Panchami?
Yes. Saraswati Puja 2026 is the worship of Goddess Saraswati performed on Basant Panchami, especially by students, artists, schools, and families.
Regional names and traditions
Saraswati Puja 2026, Basant Panchami, and Vasant Panchami
Saraswati Puja 2026, Basant Panchami, and Vasant Panchami refer to the same Magha Shukla Panchami observance. Students, artists, families, and regional calendars often use different names for it.
Why this date?
Falls on Magha Shukla Panchami (5th day of bright fortnight in Magha month). Calculated by finding when the Moon reaches the 5th tithi after the new moon in Magha, typically in late January or February.
For 2026, Samvat resolves the observance to Friday, 23 January 2026, with Shukla Panchami, Magha. The public festival calendar uses an India-baseline Panchang; personal observance can vary by location and family tradition.
Learn how Hindu calendar dates are calculatedVasant Panchami 2026 tithi and Panchang details
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Vegetarian foodSignificance
Marks the beginning of spring season. Students worship Saraswati for academic success.
Traditions and Regions
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Common questions
What is the date of Vasant Panchami 2026?
Basant Panchami 2026, Vasant Panchami 2026, Saraswati Puja 2026, and Sri Panchami 2026 refer to the same observance. It is on Friday, 23 January 2026, with Shukla Panchami, Magha.
What is the tithi for Vasant Panchami 2026?
Vasant Panchami is observed on Shukla Panchami, Magha. 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.