Panchmi or Panchami is the fifth day from the Masya. You can calculate it as the 5th day of a lunar fortnight in the Hindu calendar. Panchami is considered a significant day in the Hindu religion. Several festivals are held on this day, such as Vasant or Basant Panchmi, Naag, nag, naga, nagar, or nagula panchami, shree or sri Panchami.
Major Panchami 2026 Festivals
Vasant Panchami (Basant Panchami)
Most notable is Vasant Panchami, which celebrates spring and Goddess Saraswati (knowledge/arts), with yellow colors and learning. When is the Panchami in January 2026? The 23rd January 2026 is the date of Panchmi in January 2026. This is the Magh month panchami. It is celebrated as the festival of Basant Panchami. People welcome spring by wearing yellow clothing, eating yellow foods, honoring the Goddess Saraswati, and children flying kites in the sky. Basnt Panchmi also holds significant importance in Sikhism as it is the time when the new spring season starts.
Nag Panchami:
Another major festival is Nag Panchami. People worship serpent gods and offer milk to the nag devta on this day for protection and prosperity, especially in the month of Shravan (July-August). Nag Panchami date in 2026 is on Monday, 17 Aug 2026.
Vivaha Panchami:
It is another Panchami festival. Vivaha Panchami (Rama-Sita wedding) and Rishi Panchami. This day is celebrated as the wedding day of Lord Rama and Sita on the 5th day of the bright half of the Margashirsha month (Nov-Dec). Vivah Panchami in 2026 will be celebrated on Wednesday, December 13, 2026.
Rishi Panchami:
Rishi Panchami is also celebrated in the Bhadrapada month (August-September) to honor the Sapta Rishis (seven great sages). They had an immeasurable contribution to human wisdom and betterment by the sages. The day thus serves for spiritual purification, bringing atonement for unintentional sins (mostly referring to menstrual taboos), and showing gratitude for Vedic knowledge. Therefore, devotees observe fasts, perform various rituals to purify themselves from karmic impurities, and pray for peace and prosperity. Rishi Panchami date in 2026 is on Tuesday, 15 Sept 2026.
| Panchami Calendar | Panchami 2026 Date | Desi Month (Nanakshahi Samvat) |
|---|---|---|
| Panchami January 2026 | 23 January 2026 (Friday) | 10 ਮਾਘ / माघ |
| Panchami February 2026 | 22 February 2026 (Sunday) | 11 ਫੱਗਣ / फागुन |
| Panchami March 2026 | 23 March 2026 (Monday) | 10 ਚੇਤ / चैत |
| Panchami April 2026 | 21 April 2026 (Tuesday) | 8 ਵਿਸਾਖ / वैशाख |
| Panchami May 2026 | 21 May 2026 (Thursday) | 7 ਜੇਠ / ज्येष्ठ |
| Panchami June 2026 | 19 June 2026 (Friday) | 5 ਹਾੜ / आषाढ़ |
| Panchami July 2026 | 18 July 2026 (Saturday) | 3 ਸਾਵਣ / सावन |
| Panchami August 2026 | 17 August 2026 (Monday) | 1 ਭਾਦੋਂ / भाद्रपद |
| Panchami September 2026 | 16 September 2026 (Wednesday) | 31 ਅੱਸੂ / आश्विन |
| Panchami October 2026 | 15 October 2026 (Thursday) | 29 ਕੱਤਕ / कार्तिक |
| Panchami November 2026 | 14 November 2026 (Saturday) | 29 ਮੱਘਰ / मार्गशीर्ष |
| Panchami December 2026 | 14 December 2026 (Monday) | 29 ਪੋਹ / पौष |
So these are the Panchmi dates for 2026 according to the Hindu calendar and the Sikh Nanakshahi Samvat 557/558 calendar.
