Vasant Panchami (Saraswati Puja) 2026
Friday, January 23, 2026
Vasant Panchami (Saraswati Puja) 2026 fell on Friday, January 23, 2026 (a Friday). See Vasant Panchami (Saraswati Puja) 2027 โ
When is Vasant Panchami (Saraswati Puja) 2026?
Vasant Panchami (Saraswati Puja) 2026 fell on Friday, January 23, 2026. It was a Friday.
How many days until Vasant Panchami (Saraswati Puja) 2026?
As of October 16, 2026, it has been 266 days since Vasant Panchami (Saraswati Puja) 2026, which fell on Friday, January 23, 2026.
- Date
- Friday, January 23, 2026
- Day of week
- Friday
- Type
- Traditional Festivals
- Religion
- Hinduism
- Duration
- 1 day
Vasant Panchami (Saraswati Puja) 2026 dates by country
| Country | Observed on | Days off |
|---|---|---|
| ๐ฎ๐ณ India | Fri, Jan 23 | Fri, Jan 23 optional (restricted) holiday for central government employeesFri, Jan 23 public holiday (West Bengal) |
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Vasant Panchami, kept on the fifth day of the bright half of the Hindu month of Magha, welcomes the first stirrings of spring and honours Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge, music and the arts, in a festival awash with yellow flowers, yellow clothes and yellow sweets.
For the full story โ history, meaning, traditions, foods and FAQs โ see the Vasant Panchami (Saraswati Puja) guide.