Nag Panchami 2026: Sunday, 16 August 2026
Nag Panchami in 2026 falls on Sunday, 16 August 2026. Computed for Delhi (IST) from the drik-ganit panchang, by the rule: shukla panchami tithi prevailing at sunset. Abhijit Muhurat runs 11:59 AM – 12:52 PM IST.
Shubh muhurat windows
Puja is offered in the morning to the nagas. Note the classical prohibition: digging and ground-breaking are avoided today — so property and construction starts should wait for a muhurat date instead.
16 August 2026 (Sunday)
| Window | Time (IST) | City |
|---|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurat (shubh for all works) | 11:59 AM – 12:52 PM | Delhi |
The Abhijit Muhurat is the universally auspicious midday window (what it is and why). Windows are computed for Delhi; your city's exact span shifts with local sunrise — check the city panchang or the Bela app.
What does Nag Panchami celebrate?
Nag Panchami, the fifth tithi of Shravana's bright half, worships the nagas — the serpent deities. Milk and flowers are offered at snake shrines and anthills; farmers pray for protection from snakebite in the wet fields.
Frequently asked questions
When is Nag Panchami in 2026?
Nag Panchami in 2026 falls on Sunday, 16 August 2026. The date is computed for Delhi from the rule: shukla panchami tithi prevailing at sunset.
What does Nag Panchami celebrate?
Nag Panchami, the fifth tithi of Shravana's bright half, worships the nagas — the serpent deities. Milk and flowers are offered at snake shrines and anthills; farmers pray for protection from snakebite in the wet fields.
What is the shubh muhurat on Nag Panchami 2026?
The computed windows for 16 August 2026 (Delhi): Abhijit Muhurat — 11:59 AM to 12:52 PM IST. Puja is offered in the morning to the nagas. Note the classical prohibition: digging and ground-breaking are avoided today — so property and construction starts should wait for a muhurat date instead.
Does the Nag Panchami date change from city to city?
Yes, it can. Nag Panchami is fixed by a tithi prevailing at a specific moment — sunrise, noon, sunset or midnight — and that moment is local. Moving west or east across longitudes can push the prevailing tithi across a civil-date boundary, so Mumbai, Kolkata or New York can observe a day apart from Delhi. Smarta and Vaishnava traditions also differ on some fasting days. The date above follows the popular North-Indian convention for Delhi; the Bela app recomputes for your exact location.
When is Nag Panchami in 2027?
Nag Panchami in 2027 falls on Friday, 6 August 2027. Full windows and notes are on the Nag Panchami 2027 page, linked below.