Nag Panchami 2026: date and muhurat

नाग पंचमी 2026

New Delhi, Delhi · IST

Nag Panchami 2026 is on 17 August 2026, Monday.

Shukla Panchami: 4:53 PM (16 Aug) to 5:00 PM

What it is and how it is observed

Nag Panchami, Shravana Shukla Panchami, is the day serpent deities (nagas) are worshipped. Images of snakes are drawn or installed and offered milk, flowers and sweets, with prayers for the family's protection. (In Gujarat, Nag Pancham falls later, in Bhadrapada.)

How the date is fixed

Shravana (amanta) Shukla Panchami: tithi prevailing at sunrise.

Frequently asked questions

When is Nag Panchami 2026?

Nag Panchami 2026 is on Monday, 17 August 2026.

Why is Nag Panchami 2026 observed on 17 Aug?

The date follows the rule: Shravana (amanta) Shukla Panchami: tithi prevailing at sunrise. In 2026 that is 17 August 2026, Monday (New Delhi).

Timings vary by city. Every time here is for New Delhi's sunrise, sunset and moonrise; in another city they shift by a few minutes and occasionally the date does too. Dates follow Drik Panchang's Smarta (default) reckoning. Check the Panchang for your own city.

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