Festival 2026 · Saraswati Puja and the start of spring (Magha Shukla Panchami)
Vasant Panchami 2026
Friday, 23 January 2026 (passed)
Tithi begins: Fri 23 Jan, 2:29 AM IST
Tithi ends: Sat 24 Jan, 1:47 AM IST
Times for Delhi. Other cities can differ, sometimes by a day.
About Vasant Panchami
Vasant Panchami falls on Magha Shukla Panchami, the first day of spring, and is the day of Saraswati Puja. Students place books and instruments before the goddess and many start learning (Vidyarambh) on this day.
Yellow, the colour of mustard flowers, is worn and used for food and decoration.
How it is observed
- Saraswati puja in the forenoon.
- Wearing yellow and offering yellow sweets.
- Placing books, pens and instruments in front of the goddess.
- Vidyarambh for small children.
Dates follow the Hindu lunar calendar (tithi) as seen from Delhi and can differ by a day between regions and panchangs. Computed from NASA JPL DE421 Sun and Moon positions. Confirm with your local temple or priest for religious observances.
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Frequently asked questions
When is Vasant Panchami in 2026?
Vasant Panchami 2026 falls on Friday, 23 January 2026. The tithi begins Fri 23 Jan, 2:29 AM IST and ends Sat 24 Jan, 1:47 AM IST (Delhi).
Why is yellow worn on Vasant Panchami?
Yellow marks the mustard fields of spring and is associated with Saraswati and with fresh beginnings.
Why does the date of Vasant Panchami change every year?
Hindu festivals follow the lunar calendar, so the date moves against the 365-day calendar by about 11 days a year, then jumps back when an extra (Adhika) month is added.
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