Vasanta Panchami 2026 – Date
Vasanta Panchami (Sri Panchami) in 2026 falls on Friday 23 January 2026 in the Telugu states (Hyderabad, IST).
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 (validated 2026-01-23).
Date by city
| Cities | Date | |
|---|---|---|
| Hyderabad | Telangana, India | Friday 23 January 2026 |
| Vijayawada | Andhra Pradesh, India | Friday 23 January 2026 |
| Visakhapatnam | Andhra Pradesh, India | Friday 23 January 2026 |
| Tirupati | Andhra Pradesh, India | Friday 23 January 2026 |
| Bengaluru | Karnataka, India | Friday 23 January 2026 |
| Chennai | Tamil Nadu, India | Friday 23 January 2026 |
| Mumbai | Maharashtra, India | Friday 23 January 2026 |
| Delhi | Delhi, India | Friday 23 January 2026 |
| Los Angeles | California, USA | Friday 23 January 2026 |
| San Francisco Bay Area | California, USA | Friday 23 January 2026 |
| Chicago | Illinois, USA | Friday 23 January 2026 |
| Dallas | Texas, USA | Friday 23 January 2026 |
| New York | New York, USA | Friday 23 January 2026 |
| Atlanta | Georgia, USA | Friday 23 January 2026 |
| London | United Kingdom | Friday 23 January 2026 |
| Sydney | Australia | Friday 23 January 2026 |
| Dubai | United Arab Emirates | Friday 23 January 2026 |
| Singapore | Singapore | Friday 23 January 2026 |
FAQ
When is Vasanta Panchami in 2026?
Vasanta Panchami 2026 is on Friday 23 January 2026 in India (Hyderabad, IST).
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 (validated 2026-01-23).
What day of the week is Vasanta Panchami 2026?
Friday.
Related
- Bhogi – Tuesday 13 January 2026
- Makara Sankranti – Wednesday 14 January 2026
- Kanuma – Thursday 15 January 2026
- Magha Masam begins – Monday 19 January 2026
- Ratha Saptami – Sunday 25 January 2026
- Magha Pournami – Sunday 1 February 2026
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