Nag Panchami 2026 Date and Puja Muhurat
Nag Panchami 2026 was observed on Monday, 17 August 2026. Puja muhurat (New Delhi): 5:51 AM – 8:29 AM IST.
Nag Panchami 2026 date and Panchami tithi
Nag Panchami 2026: Monday, 17 August 2026 (observed)
Nag Panchami is observed on Shravana Shukla Panchami. In 2026 Panchami tithi began at 4:52 PM on 16 August and ended at 5:00 PM on 17 August (New Delhi). Panchami prevailed at sunrise and through the morning of the 17th, so Nag Panchami was on Monday, 17 August, which was also a Shravan Somvar.
| Window (New Delhi) | Time (IST) |
|---|---|
| Nag Panchami puja muhurat, 17 Aug | 5:51 AM – 8:29 AM |
| Panchami tithi | 4:52 PM (16 Aug) – 5:00 PM (17 Aug) |
Gujarat: in Gujarat, Nag Pancham is commonly observed on Bhadrapada Krishna Panchami, a fortnight later, which was Tuesday, 1 September 2026.
Significance
Snakes (nagas) hold an important place in Hindu tradition: Shesha Nag supports Vishnu, Vasuki encircles Shiva’s neck, and Krishna subdued the serpent Kaliya. On Nag Panchami families worship the naga devatas for protection of the household and for fertile fields during the monsoon, and in many homes digging the soil is avoided for the day.
Rituals
- Draw or place an image of a naga (with sandal paste, turmeric or cow dung) at the entrance or in the puja room and worship it with flowers, roli, rice and durva.
- Offer milk, kheer or sweets at a naga temple or anthill; animal-welfare groups ask that milk not be fed to live snakes.
- Many keep a fast and listen to the Nag Panchami katha.
- Large fairs are held at the Nagchandreshwar temple in Ujjain (opened only on this day).
Panchang for the day
Panchang for 17 August 2026 (New Delhi).
Nag Panchami 2027
Nag Panchami 2027 is listed on Friday, 6 August 2027.
Related
All times are IST for New Delhi unless stated otherwise. Muhurat changes with your city’s sunrise, sunset and moonrise: check today’s Panchang for your location. Outside India the date can differ; use your local panchang. Sources: Drik Panchang (New Delhi), cross-checked with Free Panchang’s own calculation (Lahiri ayanamsa); AstroSage 2026 festival calendar.
Frequently asked questions
- Nag Panchami 2026 kab thi?
- Nag Panchami 2026 was on Monday, 17 August 2026.
- What was the Nag Panchami 2026 puja muhurat?
- In New Delhi the puja muhurat was 5:51 AM to 8:29 AM IST on 17 August 2026.
- When was Nag Pancham in Gujarat in 2026?
- Gujarat commonly observes Nag Pancham on Bhadrapada Krishna Panchami, which was Tuesday, 1 September 2026.