Vasant Panchami 2026: date and timings
Vasant Panchami is on Saturday, 24 January, 2026. Shukla Panchami runs from 7:51 am, 23 Jan to 7:09 am, 24 Jan.
Excellent for Aksharabhyasam and starting education. Deity: Goddess Saraswati.
Vasant Panchami 2026 muhurat by city
Shukla Panchami runs from 7:51 am, 23 Jan to 7:09 am, 24 Jan (Indian Standard Time).
| City | Date | Timing | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney | 24 Jan | From sunrise, 6:08 am | 8:05 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 Saturday, 24 January in Sydney
- Rahu Kalam9:37 am to 11:22 am
- Sunrise and sunset6:08 am and 8:05 pm
- Moonrise and moonsetMoonrise 11:13 am, moonset 11:00 pm
- Tithi at sunriseShukla Panchami
- NakshatraUttara Bhadrapada
Vasant Panchami 2026 Choghadiya in Sydney
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 6:08 am to 7:52 am | Kaal | Avoid |
| 7:52 am to 9:37 am | Shubh | Good |
| 9:37 am to 11:22 am | Rog | Avoid |
| 11:22 am to 1:06 pm | Udveg | Avoid |
| 1:06 pm to 2:51 pm | Char | Weak |
| 2:51 pm to 4:36 pm | Labh | Good |
| 4:36 pm to 6:20 pm | Amrit | Good |
| 6:20 pm to 8:05 pm | Kaal | Avoid |
| 8:05 pm to 9:21 pm (night) | Labh | Good |
| 9:21 pm to 10:36 pm (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 10:36 pm to 11:51 pm (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 11:51 pm to 1:07 am (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 1:07 am to 2:22 am (night) | Char | Weak |
| 2:22 am to 3:38 am (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 3:38 am to 4:53 am (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 4:53 am to 6:09 am (night) | Labh | Good |
Questions people ask
When is Vasant Panchami in 2026?
Vasant Panchami is on Saturday, 24 January, 2026.