Vasant Panchami 2026: date and timings
Vasant Panchami is on Friday, 23 January, 2026. Shukla Panchami runs from 2:21 am, 23 Jan to 1:39 am, 24 Jan.
Excellent for Aksharabhyasam and starting education. Deity: Goddess Saraswati.
Vasant Panchami 2026 muhurat by city
Shukla Panchami runs from 2:21 am, 23 Jan to 1:39 am, 24 Jan (Indian Standard Time).
| City | Date | Timing | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathura-Vrindavan | 23 Jan | From sunrise, 7:09 am | 5:53 pm |
| Hyderabad | 23 Jan | From sunrise, 6:49 am | 6:06 pm |
| Delhi | 23 Jan | From sunrise, 7:13 am | 5:52 pm |
| Mumbai | 23 Jan | From sunrise, 7:14 am | 6:26 pm |
| Chennai | 23 Jan | From sunrise, 6:35 am | 6:05 pm |
| Bengaluru | 23 Jan | From sunrise, 6:46 am | 6:16 pm |
| Kolkata | 23 Jan | From sunrise, 6:18 am | 5:18 pm |
| Vijayawada | 23 Jan | From sunrise, 6:39 am | 5:59 pm |
| Visakhapatnam | 23 Jan | From sunrise, 6:31 am | 5:46 pm |
| Pune | 23 Jan | From sunrise, 7:09 am | 6:23 pm |
| Ahmedabad | 23 Jan | From sunrise, 7:22 am | 6:21 pm |
| Jaipur | 23 Jan | From sunrise, 7:15 am | 6:01 pm |
| Lucknow | 23 Jan | From sunrise, 6:55 am | 5:41 pm |
Windows follow the traditional rule for this festival and the tithi timing for each city. Tithi times are approximate, usually within about 30 minutes, so for a vrata or homam confirm the exact muhurat with your purohit.
Also on Friday, 23 January in Mathura-Vrindavan
- Rahu Kalam11:10 am to 12:31 pm
- Sunrise and sunset7:09 am and 5:53 pm
- Moonrise and moonsetMoonrise 9:50 am, moonset 10:15 pm
- Tithi at sunriseShukla Panchami
- NakshatraPurva Bhadrapada
Vasant Panchami 2026 Choghadiya in Mathura-Vrindavan
Many families, especially in Gujarat and Rajasthan, choose the puja or shopping time on Vasant Panchami from the Choghadiya. Amrit, Shubh and Labh are the good periods; Char also suits travel.
| Time | Choghadiya | Quality |
|---|---|---|
| 7:09 am to 8:29 am | Char | Weak |
| 8:29 am to 9:50 am | Labh | Good |
| 9:50 am to 11:10 am | Amrit | Good |
| 11:10 am to 12:31 pm | Kaal | Avoid |
| 12:31 pm to 1:51 pm | Shubh | Good |
| 1:51 pm to 3:12 pm | Rog | Avoid |
| 3:12 pm to 4:32 pm | Udveg | Avoid |
| 4:32 pm to 5:53 pm | Char | Weak |
| 5:53 pm to 7:32 pm (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 7:32 pm to 9:12 pm (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 9:12 pm to 10:51 pm (night) | Labh | Good |
| 10:51 pm to 12:31 am (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 12:31 am to 2:10 am (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 2:10 am to 3:50 am (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 3:50 am to 5:29 am (night) | Char | Weak |
| 5:29 am to 7:09 am (night) | Rog | Avoid |
Questions people ask
When is Vasant Panchami in 2026?
Vasant Panchami is on Friday, 23 January, 2026.