Friday, January 23, 2026
Vasant Panchami 2026 falls on Friday, January 23, 2026 in Columbus. It is Magha Shukla Paksha Panchami in the Hindu lunar calendar. Sunrise is 7:48 AM and sunset 5:39 PM.
Same day as India
Also known as: Basant Panchami · Saraswati Puja
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 in Columbus is on Friday, January 23, 2026. It falls on Magha Shukla Paksha Panchami.
Yes. Vasant Panchami falls on Jan 23, 2026 in both Columbus and India this year, though the puja timings differ because sunrise and moonrise are local.
Vasant Panchami is also known as Basant Panchami, Saraswati Puja. These are regional names and spellings for the same festival.