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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warangal | 23 Jan | From sunrise, 6:45 am | 6:01 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 Warangal
- Rahu Kalam10:59 am to 12:23 pm
- Sunrise and sunset6:45 am and 6:01 pm
- Moonrise and moonsetMoonrise 9:42 am, moonset 10:05 pm
- Tithi at sunriseShukla Panchami
- NakshatraPurva Bhadrapada
Vasant Panchami 2026 Choghadiya in Warangal
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 6:45 am to 8:10 am | Char | Weak |
| 8:10 am to 9:34 am | Labh | Good |
| 9:34 am to 10:59 am | Amrit | Good |
| 10:59 am to 12:23 pm | Kaal | Avoid |
| 12:23 pm to 1:47 pm | Shubh | Good |
| 1:47 pm to 3:12 pm | Rog | Avoid |
| 3:12 pm to 4:36 pm | Udveg | Avoid |
| 4:36 pm to 6:01 pm | Char | Weak |
| 6:01 pm to 7:36 pm (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 7:36 pm to 9:12 pm (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 9:12 pm to 10:47 pm (night) | Labh | Good |
| 10:47 pm to 12:23 am (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 12:23 am to 1:59 am (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 1:59 am to 3:34 am (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 3:34 am to 5:10 am (night) | Char | Weak |
| 5:10 am to 6:45 am (night) | Rog | Avoid |
Questions people ask
When is Vasant Panchami in 2026?
Vasant Panchami is on Friday, 23 January, 2026.