Vasant Panchami 2026 in Saudi Arabia: date and local timings
Vasant Panchami (Sri Panchami) 2026 falls on Friday 23 January 2026 in all 3 Saudi Arabia cities listed here. In India it is on Friday 23 January 2026 – the same day. The rule: Magha sukla panchami in the forenoon. In Riyadh the forenoon (first two-fifths of daylight) on 23 January 2026 runs 6:38 AM – 10:59 AM local time, and the tithi runs from 22 January 2026 11:58 PM to 23 January 2026 11:16 PM. The table gives the date for each city with the forenoon window and the tithi in local clock time (daylight saving applied), all computed from the NASA/JPL ephemeris for the city's own sunrise and sunset, never converted from IST.
| Cities | Date | Forenoon | Tithi (local time) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riyadh | Friday 23 January 2026 | 6:38 AM – 10:59 AM | 22 January 2026 11:58 PM – 23 January 2026 11:16 PM |
| Jeddah | Friday 23 January 2026 | 7:03 AM – 11:28 AM | 22 January 2026 11:58 PM – 23 January 2026 11:16 PM |
| Dammam | Friday 23 January 2026 | 6:27 AM – 10:46 AM | 22 January 2026 11:58 PM – 23 January 2026 11:16 PM |
FAQ
When is Vasant Panchami 2026 in Saudi Arabia?
Vasant Panchami 2026 is on Friday 23 January 2026 in Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam.
Is Vasant Panchami on the same day in Saudi Arabia and India?
Yes, in India it is on Friday 23 January 2026.
How is the date of Vasant Panchami decided?
Magha sukla panchami in the forenoon.
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