When is Nag Panchami 2026 Date, Time: 2026 Nag Panchami Vrat, Puja Date, Time and Shubh Muhurat

When is Nag Panchami in 2026? This year in 2026, Nag Panchami will be celebrated on Monday, 17 August 2026. In Hinduism, Nag Panchami is celebrated with great joy and this festival is celebrated in the month of Shravan. On this day the snake deity is worshiped.

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Nag Panchami has special significance in Hinduism. On this day, the snake deity is worshiped and this festival is celebrated in the month of Sawan. Sawan month is considered very sacred and important in Sanatan Dharma. According to religious beliefs, worshiping the snake deity on Nag Panchami removes sorrows and improves financial condition.

The Hindu festival of Nag Panchami has a very special significance in Hinduism. Nag Panchami is celebrated on the fifth day of the Shukla Paksha of the month of Shravan. At some places, Nag Panchami is also celebrated on the fifth day of the Krishna Paksha of the month of Sawan.

Naag Panchami in 2026 is Monday, August 17, 2026 and Puja Muhurat - 05:51 AM to 08:29 AM.

Let us know when and on which day the festival Nag Panchami is falling in 2026 and what is the method of worship and auspicious time on this day.

Nag Panchami 2026 Date And Shubh Muhurat

Nag Panchami 2026 Date

Nag Panchami 2026 is on Monday, August 17, 2026.

Panchami Tithi Begins - 04:52 PM on Aug 16, 2026

Panchami Tithi Ends - 05:00 PM on Aug 17, 2026

Nag Pancham date in Gujarat - Tuesday, September 1, 2026

Nag Panchami 2026 Puja Muhurat

Nag Panchami Puja Muhurat - 05:51 AM to 08:29 AM

Puja Vidhi: How to worship the snake god?

• On the day of Nag Panchami, take a bath in the morning and draw a picture of a snake or place an idol on the main door, place of worship or wall of the house.
• Worship the snake god with turmeric, rice, milk, kusha, flowers and durva.
• Anoint the snakes with raw milk.
• Chant the mantra “Om Namah Nagay”.
• Then all the members of the house should listen to the story of Nag Panchami and keep a fast.
• On this day, digging the land, cutting trees and plants and harming snakes is prohibited.

Nag Panchami Puja Mantra

• सर्वे नागाः प्रीयन्तां मे ये केचित् पृथ्वीतले।
• ये च हेलिमरीचिस्था येऽन्तरे दिवि संस्थिताः॥
• ये नदीषु महानागा ये सरस्वतिगामिनः।
• ये च वापीतडगेषु तेषु सर्वेषु वै नमः॥

Serpent Gods

Though there are many serpent Gods, the following twelve are worshipped during Nag Panchami puja.

1. Ananta
2. Vasuki
3. Shesha
4. Padma
5. Kambala
6. Karkotaka
7. Ashvatara
8. Dhritarashtra
9. Shankhapala
10. Kaliya
11. Takshaka
12. Pingala

FAQs

When is Nag Panchami in 2026?

Nag Panchami 2026 is on Monday, August 17, 2026.

What is the Naag Panchami 2026 Muhurat?

Nag Panchami Muhurat will begin on August 17, 2026 at 05:51 AM and end at 08:29 AM.

When will the Panchami date begins?

Panchami Tithi is begins at 04:52 PM on Aug 16, 2026.

When will the Panchami date ends?

Panchami Tithi is ends at 05:00 PM on Aug 17, 2026.