Vasanta Panchami 2026 Date: Friday, 23 January
Vasanta Panchami (Sri Panchami) in 2026 falls on Friday 23 January 2026 in the Telugu states (Hyderabad, IST). Sukla Panchami: 23 Jan 2:28 AM – 24 Jan 1:46 AM IST. In the USA: Friday 23 January 2026; tithi Thu 22 Jan 3:58 PM – Fri 23 Jan 3:16 PM EST (12:58 PM – 12:16 PM PST). In the UK: Friday 23 January 2026. Also called Sri Panchami, Basant Panchami.
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Vasanta Panchami (Sri Panchami), Magha Sukla Panchami, is the Saraswati puja of spring: children's aksharabhyasam (first writing) is performed at Basara and at home, yellow is worn and offered, and in the Telugu states it also marks the start of the kite and marriage seasons. The panchami present in the forenoon fixes the day.
Tithi timing
Sukla Panchami begins 23 January 2026 at 2:28 AM IST and ends 24 January 2026 at 1:46 AM IST.
How the date is decided
Magha sukla panchami in the forenoon.
Date by city
| Country | Cities | Date |
|---|---|---|
| USA | all 89 cities | Friday 23 January 2026 |
| India | all 67 cities | Friday 23 January 2026 |
| United Kingdom | all 13 cities | Friday 23 January 2026 |
| Canada | all 11 cities | Friday 23 January 2026 |
| Australia | all 6 cities | Friday 23 January 2026 |
| New Zealand | all 3 cities | Saturday 24 January 2026 |
| Ireland | Dublin | Friday 23 January 2026 |
| Singapore | Singapore | Friday 23 January 2026 |
| Malaysia | Kuala Lumpur, Penang (George Town) | Friday 23 January 2026 |
| UAE | all 3 cities | Friday 23 January 2026 |
| Qatar | Doha | Friday 23 January 2026 |
| Saudi Arabia | all 3 cities | Friday 23 January 2026 |
| Kuwait | Kuwait City | Friday 23 January 2026 |
| Oman | Muscat | Friday 23 January 2026 |
| Bahrain | Manama | Friday 23 January 2026 |
| Germany | all 5 cities | Friday 23 January 2026 |
| Netherlands | Amsterdam, Eindhoven | Friday 23 January 2026 |
| Sweden | Stockholm | Friday 23 January 2026 |
| South Africa | Johannesburg, Durban | Friday 23 January 2026 |
| Mauritius | Port Louis | Friday 23 January 2026 |
| Fiji | Suva | Saturday 24 January 2026 |
Different date in 4 of 215 cities: Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Suva — the tithi is judged against each city's own sunrise and local time (daylight saving included), so the day can shift for cities far from India.
FAQ
When is Vasanta Panchami in 2026?
Vasanta Panchami 2026 is on Friday 23 January 2026 in India (Hyderabad, IST). In Auckland it is on Saturday 24 January 2026.
Which tithi is Vasanta Panchami?
Sukla Panchami of Magha masa (amanta).
How is the date of Vasanta Panchami decided?
Magha sukla panchami in the forenoon.
What day of the week is Vasanta Panchami 2026?
Friday.
What else is Vasanta Panchami called?
Vasanta Panchami is also called Sri Panchami, Basant Panchami.
When is Vasanta Panchami 2026 in the USA?
Vasanta Panchami 2026 is on Friday 23 January 2026 in all 89 US cities on this site, the same day as in India.
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