Vasant Panchami 2026 Date and Saraswati Puja Muhurat
Vasant Panchami (Basant Panchami) 2026 was observed on Friday, 23 January 2026. Saraswati Puja muhurat (New Delhi): 7:13 AM – 12:33 PM IST.
Vasant Panchami 2026 date and Panchami tithi
Vasant Panchami 2026: Friday, 23 January 2026 (observed)
Vasant Panchami falls on Magha Shukla Panchami, the fifth day of the bright fortnight of Magha. In 2026 Panchami tithi began at 2:28 AM on 23 January and ended at 1:46 AM on 24 January (New Delhi). Panchami prevailed through the forenoon (Purvahna) of the 23rd, the window preferred for Saraswati Puja, so the festival was on Friday, 23 January.
Saraswati Puja muhurat
| Window (New Delhi, 23 Jan) | Time (IST) |
|---|---|
| Saraswati Puja muhurat | 7:13 AM – 12:33 PM |
| Madhyahna moment | 12:33 PM |
| Panchami tithi | 2:28 AM (23 Jan) – 1:46 AM (24 Jan) |
Significance
Vasant Panchami welcomes the spring season and is dedicated to Goddess Saraswati, deity of learning, music and the arts. It is a popular day to begin a child’s education (Vidyarambh or Akshar Abhyasam), to start learning music, and for ceremonies such as weddings, since many families regard the whole day as auspicious. Yellow, the colour of mustard fields in bloom, is associated with the day.
Rituals
- Wear yellow or white and place books, pens and instruments before Saraswati for blessing.
- Offer yellow flowers, kesari rice or boondi, and recite Saraswati Vandana.
- Children write their first letters; students avoid study on the day in some homes while their books are being worshipped.
- Kite flying is popular in parts of Punjab and North India.
Regional names
Basant Panchami (North India), Saraswati Puja (West Bengal, Odisha, Assam, Bihar) and Shri Panchami. In Bengal, Saraswati Puja is a major school and community festival.
Panchang for the day
Panchang for 23 January 2026 (New Delhi).
Vasant Panchami 2027
Vasant Panchami 2027 is listed by Drik Panchang on Thursday, 11 February 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
- Vasant Panchami 2026 kab thi?
- Vasant Panchami 2026 was on Friday, 23 January 2026 (Magha Shukla Panchami).
- What was the Saraswati Puja muhurat in 2026?
- In New Delhi the Saraswati Puja muhurat was 7:13 AM to 12:33 PM IST on 23 January 2026.
- Why is yellow worn on Vasant Panchami?
- Yellow represents spring and the blooming mustard fields, and is associated with Goddess Saraswati on this day.