Basant Panchami / Saraswati Puja 2026
Friday, 23 January 2026
2026 celebration (passed)
Friday, 23 January 2026
See 2027 date below.
Names in regional scripts
About Basant Panchami / Saraswati Puja
Celebrates the arrival of spring and worships Saraswati, goddess of knowledge, arts, and wisdom. In Bengal this is the major Saraswati Puja — students place their books at the feet of the Devi, schools and homes set up pandals, and yellow flowers fill every household.
Tithi: Tithi 4 · Type: major · Fasting: Not central to this festival
Basant Panchami / Saraswati Puja dates (2025–2029)
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 Feb | Sunday |
| 2026This year | 23 Jan | Friday |
| 2027 | 11 Feb | Thursday |
| 2028 | 31 Jan | Monday |
| 2029 | 19 Jan | Friday |
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Frequently asked questions
When is Basant Panchami / Saraswati Puja 2026?
Basant Panchami / Saraswati Puja 2026 falls on Friday, 23 January 2026. Tithi 4
What is the significance of Basant Panchami / Saraswati Puja?
Celebrates the arrival of spring and worships Saraswati, goddess of knowledge, arts, and wisdom. In Bengal this is the major Saraswati Puja — students place their books at the feet of the Devi, schools and homes set up pandals, and yellow flowers fill every household.
Is Basant Panchami / Saraswati Puja a public holiday?
Basant Panchami / Saraswati Puja is not a centrally gazetted holiday but is widely observed in homes and temples. Some states declare it a regional holiday — check your local calendar.
Do you fast on Basant Panchami / Saraswati Puja?
Fasting is not the central ritual of Basant Panchami / Saraswati Puja. The day is celebrated with feasts, prayers, and family gatherings.
When will Basant Panchami / Saraswati Puja be celebrated next year (2027)?
Basant Panchami / Saraswati Puja 2027 will be celebrated on Thursday, 11 February 2027.
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