Monday, 17 August 2026
Nag Panchami 2026
In short
Nag Panchami 2026 is on Monday, 17 August 2026: Shukla Paksha Panchami of Shravan, the tithi current at sunrise in New Delhi.
- Date
- Monday, 17 August 2026
- Tithi
- Shravan Shukla Paksha Panchami
- Tithi begins
- 16 Aug, 16:52
- Tithi ends
- 17 Aug, 17:00
- Place
- New Delhi
How it is observed
Nag Panchami is dedicated to the worship of serpent deities (nagas), who in Hindu tradition are associated with water, rain and the protection of the home.
In Nepal, households paste a printed image of nagas above the main door and offer milk, honey, rice and flowers. In India, devotees worship snake images or anthills and offer milk, and in some places people avoid digging the earth that day.
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Frequently asked questions
When is Nag Panchami in 2026?
Nag Panchami 2026 is on Monday, 17 August 2026.
How is the date of Nag Panchami decided?
By the lunisolar calendar: it falls on Shukla Paksha Panchami of Shravan, the tithi current at sunrise in New Delhi. The date is computed from the positions of the Sun and Moon, which is why it moves against the Gregorian calendar from year to year.
How is Nag Panchami observed?
In Nepal, households paste a printed image of nagas above the main door and offer milk, honey, rice and flowers. In India, devotees worship snake images or anthills and offer milk, and in some places people avoid digging the earth that day.