Vasant Panchami 2026 in South Africa: date and local timings
Vasant Panchami (Sri Panchami) 2026 falls on Friday 23 January 2026 in all 2 South Africa cities listed here. In India it is on Friday 23 January 2026 – the same day. The rule: Magha sukla panchami in the forenoon. In Johannesburg the forenoon (first two-fifths of daylight) on 23 January 2026 runs 5:35 AM – 10:58 AM local time, and the tithi runs from 22 January 2026 10:58 PM to 23 January 2026 10:16 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. Dates here follow the Telugu (amanta) almanac rules. Many Hindu families in Fiji, Mauritius and South Africa use North-Indian (purnimanta) almanacs, which name the months differently and can differ for some vratams; the main festivals that are fixed by a tithi at a part of the day come out the same.
| Cities | Date | Forenoon | Tithi (local time) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johannesburg | Friday 23 January 2026 | 5:35 AM – 10:58 AM | 22 January 2026 10:58 PM – 23 January 2026 10:16 PM |
| Durban | Friday 23 January 2026 | 5:16 AM – 10:45 AM | 22 January 2026 10:58 PM – 23 January 2026 10:16 PM |
FAQ
When is Vasant Panchami 2026 in South Africa?
Vasant Panchami 2026 is on Friday 23 January 2026 in Johannesburg, Durban.
Is Vasant Panchami on the same day in South Africa 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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