Vasant Panchami · 2026
Falls on: Friday, January 23, 2026
Festival of the goddess Saraswati marking the arrival of spring, observed on Magha Shukla Panchami. Devotees wear yellow, worship books and musical instruments, and begin children's first lessons (vidyarambha) on this auspicious day.
Dates and timings for Meerut.
Why this date
It is kept on the day its tithi is current at sunrise in Meerut.
How it is observed
- Saraswati puja
- Beginning children's learning (Vidyarambham)
Vasant Panchami 2026
Saraswati
- Friday, January 23, 2026View day panchang →Tithi window: Fri, Jan 23, 2:28 AM – Sat, Jan 24, 1:46 AM IST
Frequently asked questions
- What is Vasant Panchami?
- Festival of the goddess Saraswati marking the arrival of spring, observed on Magha Shukla Panchami. Devotees wear yellow, worship books and musical instruments, and begin children's first lessons (vidyarambha) on this auspicious day.
- When is Vasant Panchami 2026?
- Vasant Panchami falls on Friday, January 23, 2026.