Nag Panchami 2026 — Panipat
Nag Panchami, the fifth day of the bright fortnight of Shravana, is dedicated to the serpent deities (nagas).
In 2026, Nag Panchami is on Monday, 17 August 2026.
- Shukla Panchami begins: 16 Aug 2026, 4:53 PM
- Shukla Panchami ends: 17 Aug 2026, 5:00 PM
Date and timings for Panipat.
How the date is fixed
Nag Panchami falls on Shukla Panchami of Shravana. The day is decided by the tithi prevailing at sunrise (udaya tithi). When the tithi touches that time on two days, the day it covers more is used.
Calculated for Panipat. Festival dates can differ by a day between cities and between regional traditions; your family priest's panchang has the final word.
How it is celebrated
People worship images or idols of snakes with milk, turmeric and flowers, visit naga temples and anthills, and avoid digging the earth on this day.
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Frequently asked questions
When is Nag Panchami in 2026?
In 2026, Nag Panchami is on Monday, 17 August 2026. (Panipat)
Why do calendars sometimes show different dates for Nag Panchami?
Hindu festivals follow the lunar tithi, which begins and ends at different clock times. Each festival has a rule about which part of the day the tithi must cover — sunrise, midday, dusk or midnight. When the tithi straddles two days, calendars that apply the rule for a different city, or a different tradition, can land on different days. We show the rule we used and the tithi timings so you can check.