Amrutkaal ॐ अमृतकाल Naga Panchami
Naga Panchami 2026 is observed on Monday, 17 August 2026 — it follows panchami of shukla paksha, shravana — worship of serpent deities.
Shubh Muhurat
Full panchang, Rahu Kaal, and muhurat windows will be available closer to 17 August 2026.
We compute auspicious time windows with Swiss Ephemeris when the festival falls within our 38-day panchang window.
Significance
Naga Panchami honors the serpent gods (Nagas). Devotees worship snake idols or living snakes, offer milk, and observe a fast. The day is believed to ward off the fear of snake bites and grant blessings of the cobra deity.
Rituals & Traditions
Upcoming dates
- 2024 9 August 2024 (past)
- 2025 29 July 2025 (past)
- 2026 17 August 2026
- 2027 6 August 2027
- 2028 26 July 2028
- 2029 14 August 2029
- 2030 4 August 2030
- 2031 24 July 2031
- 2032 11 August 2032
- 2033 31 July 2033
- 2034 19 August 2034
- 2035 8 August 2035
- 2036 27 July 2036
Observed by: Hindus
Frequently asked questions
When is Naga Panchami 2026?
Naga Panchami 2026 is observed on Monday, 17 August 2026. The festival follows panchami of shukla paksha, shravana — worship of serpent deities.
What is Naga Panchami?
Naga Panchami honors the serpent gods (Nagas). Devotees worship snake idols or living snakes, offer milk, and observe a fast. The day is believed to ward off the fear of snake bites and grant blessings of the cobra deity.
Who observes Naga Panchami?
Naga Panchami is observed by Hindus.
Why does the date of Naga Panchami change every year?
Naga Panchami is fixed by the Hindu luni-solar calendar — it falls on panchami of shukla paksha, shravana — worship of serpent deities. Because that tithi drifts against the Gregorian calendar each year, the English date moves, even though the festival is always on the same point in the lunar month.