Panchami Tithi in 2026

Important information

Krishna Paksha Panchami
Thursday, 8 January 2026
Panchami tithi start : 7 January 2026 at 06:53 am
Panchami tithi end : 8 January 2026 at 06:34 am

According to the Hindu calendar, the fifth day is called Panchami. Panchami falls in both Shukla Paksha and Krishna Paksha. Panchami comes twice in a month. Panchami has its own special significance in Hinduism. The famous festivals falling on Panchami Tithi are Nag Panchami, Basant Panchami, Vivah Panchami and Rishi Panchami. The deity of Panchami is Nagraj. Worshiping Nagdevta on this date gives women a son. This date is Lakshmiprada Tithi.

Importance of Panchami Tithi

The importance of Panchami Tithi is different in every Paksha (Shukla and Krishna).

Shukla Paksha Panchami: On this day, the worship of Goddess Lakshmi and Saraswati has special significance. Festivals like Rishi Panchami and Nag Panchami are celebrated on this date.
Krishna Paksha Panchami: Special fasts and worship are organized on this date, in which devotees worship Lord Vishnu and the serpent god.

Festivals associated with Panchami Tithi

Basantik Panchami (Saraswati Puja): This festival, symbolizing the arrival of spring season, is celebrated on the Panchami of Shukla Paksha. On this day, Saraswati, the goddess of learning and wisdom, is worshiped.
Naag Panchami: This festival of worship of the serpent god is on the Panchami of Krishna Paksha. In this, people offer milk to the snakes and pray for their protection.
Lakshmi Panchami: Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity, is worshiped on the Panchami of Shukla Paksha.
Rishi Panchami: On this day, by worshiping the Sapta Rishis, purity and blessings are desired in life.

Vrat and Puja Vidhi of Panchami Tithi

On this day, take a bath in the morning and wear clean clothes.
Install the idol or picture of Lord Vishnu, Goddess Lakshmi or Saraswati.
Perform the worship and chant mantras.
Those who observe the fast should eat fruits throughout the day and follow celibacy.
Break the fast by performing Aarti in the evening.

Religious texts related to Panchami Tithi

Panchami Tithi has been mentioned many times in religious texts. This date is considered auspicious and fruitful. Especially in Skanda Purana and Garuda Purana, festivals and worship methods related to Panchami have been described.

Monthly Panchami Tithi 2026

Panchami Tithi is not just a date, it is an important part of our religious and cultural life. The importance of this day is special for every Hindu and it is celebrated with reverence and devotion. Whoever worships and fasts on this date, receives the grace and blessings of the gods and goddesses.

Panchami Tithi – January 2026

Krishna Paksha Panchami
Thursday, 8 January 2026
Tithi Timing: 7 January 2026 at 06:53 am – 8 January 2026 at 06:34 am

Shukla Paksha Panchami (Basant Panchami)
Friday, 23 January 2026
Tithi Timing: 23 January 2026 at 02:28 am – 24 January 2026 at 01:46 am

Panchami Tithi – February 2026

Krishna Paksha Panchami
Saturday, 7 February 2026
Tithi Timing: 6 February 2026 at 12:22 am – 7 February 2026 at 01:19 am

Shukla Paksha Panchami
Sunday, 22 February 2026
Tithi Timing: 21 February 2026 at 01:01 pm – 22 February 2026 at 11:10 am

Panchami Tithi – March 2026

Krishna Paksha Panchami (Rang Panchami)
Sunday, 8 March 2026
Tithi Timing: 7 March 2026 at 07:17 pm – 8 March 2026 at 09:11 pm

Shukla Paksha Panchami (Lakshmi Panchami)
Monday, 23 March 2026
Tithi Timing: 22 March 2026 at 09:17 pm – 23 March 2026 at 06:38 pm

Panchami Tithi – April 2026

Krishna Paksha Panchami
Tuesday, 7 April 2026
Tithi Timing: 6 April 2026 at 02:11 pm – 7 April 2026 at 04:35 pm

Shukla Paksha Panchami
Wednesday, 22 April 2026
Tithi Timing: 21 April 2026 at 04:15 am – 22 April 2026 at 01:20 am

Panchami Tithi – May 2026

Krishna Paksha Panchami
Thursday, 7 May 2026
Tithi Timing: 6 May 2026 at 07:51 am – 7 May 2026 at 10:14 am

Shukla Paksha Panchami
Thursday, 21 May 2026
Tithi Timing: 20 May 2026 at 11:07 am – 21 May 2026 at 08:27 am

Panchami Tithi – June 2026

Krishna Paksha Panchami
Friday, 5 June 2026
Tithi Timing: 4 June 2026 at 11:30 pm – 6 June 2026 at 01:20 am

Shukla Paksha Panchami
Friday, 19 June 2026
Tithi Timing: 18 June 2026 at 06:59 pm – 19 June 2026 at 05:00 pm

Panchami Tithi – July 2026

Krishna Paksha Panchami
Sunday, 5 July 2026
Tithi Timing: 4 July 2026 at 12:40 pm – 5 July 2026 at 01:31 pm

Shukla Paksha Panchami (Skanda Panchami)
Sunday, 19 July 2026
Tithi Timing: 18 July 2026 at 04:43 am – 19 July 2026 at 03:43 am

Panchami Tithi – August 2026

Krishna Paksha Panchami
Monday, 3 August 2026
Tithi Timing: 2 August 2026 at 11:15 pm – 3 August 2026 at 10:54 pm

Shukla Paksha Panchami (Nag Panchami, Garuda Panchami)
Monday, 17 August 2026
Tithi Timing: 16 August 2026 at 04:53 pm – 17 August 2026 at 05:00 pm