Amrutkaal ॐ अमृतकाल Rishi Panchami
Rishi Panchami 2026 is observed on Wednesday, 16 September 2026 — it follows panchami of shukla paksha, bhadrapada — honoring the seven sages.
Shubh Muhurat
Full panchang, Rahu Kaal, and muhurat windows will be available closer to 16 September 2026.
We compute auspicious time windows with Swiss Ephemeris when the festival falls within our 38-day panchang window.
Significance
Rishi Panchami honors the seven great sages (Sapta Rishi) — Kashyapa, Atri, Bharadwaja, Vishvamitra, Gautama, Jamadagni, and Vasishtha. Women observe a fast for purification and to seek the sages' blessings.
Rituals & Traditions
Upcoming dates
- 2024 8 September 2024 (past)
- 2025 28 August 2025 (past)
- 2026 16 September 2026
- 2027 5 September 2027
- 2028 24 August 2028
- 2029 12 September 2029
- 2030 2 September 2030
- 2031 21 September 2031
- 2032 10 September 2032
- 2033 30 August 2033
- 2034 17 September 2034
- 2035 6 September 2035
- 2036 26 August 2036
Observed by: Hindus
Frequently asked questions
When is Rishi Panchami 2026?
Rishi Panchami 2026 is observed on Wednesday, 16 September 2026. The festival follows panchami of shukla paksha, bhadrapada — honoring the seven sages.
What is Rishi Panchami?
Rishi Panchami honors the seven great sages (Sapta Rishi) — Kashyapa, Atri, Bharadwaja, Vishvamitra, Gautama, Jamadagni, and Vasishtha. Women observe a fast for purification and to seek the sages' blessings.
Who observes Rishi Panchami?
Rishi Panchami is observed by Hindus.
Why does the date of Rishi Panchami change every year?
Rishi Panchami is fixed by the Hindu luni-solar calendar — it falls on panchami of shukla paksha, bhadrapada — honoring the seven sages. 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.