Friday, January 23, 2026
Vasant Panchami 2026 falls on Friday, January 23, 2026. It is Magha Shukla Paksha Panchami in the Hindu lunar calendar. Sunrise is 7:14 AM and sunset 5:51 PM.
Also known as: Basant Panchami · Saraswati Puja
| City | Date |
|---|---|
| New Delhi | Jan 23, 2026 |
| London | Jan 23, 2026 |
| Toronto | Jan 23, 2026 |
| New York | Jan 23, 2026 |
| Houston | Jan 23, 2026 |
| San Jose | Jan 23, 2026 |
| Sydney | Jan 24, 2026 |
| Singapore | Jan 23, 2026 |
| Dubai | Jan 23, 2026 |
Vasant Panchami greets the arrival of spring and is dedicated to Saraswati, goddess of learning, music and speech. It falls on the fifth day of the waxing moon in Magha, when the mustard fields of north India turn yellow.
Devotees wear yellow, place books and instruments before Saraswati for blessing, and traditionally start young children on their first letters — the day is considered an auspicious one to begin any education.
Vasant Panchami 2026 is on Friday, January 23, 2026. It falls on Magha Shukla Paksha Panchami.
Vasant Panchami is also known as Basant Panchami, Saraswati Puja. These are regional names and spellings for the same festival.