Panchami Dates 2028

Panchami is the 5th lunar day (tithi) in the Hindu calendar, occurring twice every month — once in the Shukla Paksha and once in the Krishna Paksha. Several major Hindu festivals and observances fall on a Panchami, making it one of the more frequently observed tithis across different traditions.

The most celebrated Panchami is Vasant Panchami, falling on Magha Shukla Panchami, dedicated to Goddess Saraswati — the goddess of knowledge, arts, and wisdom. Naga Panchami, observed on Shravana Shukla Panchami, is another widely observed festival dedicated to the worship of serpents.
Panchami Shukla moon phase
Shukla Paksha
5 Days After New Moon
(Waxing Crescent)
Panchami Krishna moon phase
Krishna Paksha
20 Days After New Moon
(Waning Gibbous)

All times shown in: Asia/Kolkata

Date Begins / Ends Lunar Month Paksha Moon Phase Moon Position Action
01-Jan-2028
Begins: 01-Jan-2028 10:56 AM Saturday
Ends: 02-Jan-2028 01:40 PM Sunday
Pausha Shukla Panchami Shukla moon phase
Aquarius 4.0°
Dhanishta (Pada 4)
15-Jan-2028
Begins: 15-Jan-2028 08:11 PM Saturday
Ends: 16-Jan-2028 05:28 PM Sunday
Pausha Krishna Panchami Krishna moon phase
Leo 18.7°
Purva Phalguni (Pada 2)
31-Jan-2028
Begins: 31-Jan-2028 07:15 AM Monday
Ends: 01-Feb-2028 09:28 AM Tuesday
Magha Shukla Panchami Shukla moon phase
Pisces 4.4°
Uttara Bhadrapada (Pada 1)
14-Feb-2028
Begins: 14-Feb-2028 06:43 AM Monday
Ends: 15-Feb-2028 04:20 AM Tuesday
Magha Krishna Panchami Krishna moon phase
Virgo 18.6°
Hasta (Pada 3)
01-Mar-2028
Begins: 01-Mar-2028 12:43 AM Wednesday
Ends: 02-Mar-2028 01:57 AM Thursday
Phalguna Shukla Panchami Shukla moon phase
Aries 4.5°
Ashwini (Pada 2)
14-Mar-2028
Begins: 14-Mar-2028 06:24 PM Tuesday
Ends: 15-Mar-2028 04:53 PM Wednesday
Phalguna Krishna Panchami Krishna moon phase
Libra 18.2°
Swati (Pada 4)
30-Mar-2028
Begins: 30-Mar-2028 02:30 PM Thursday
Ends: 31-Mar-2028 02:36 PM Friday
Chaitra Shukla Panchami Shukla moon phase
Taurus 3.9°
Krittika (Pada 3)
13-Apr-2028
Begins: 13-Apr-2028 07:30 AM Thursday
Ends: 14-Apr-2028 07:14 AM Friday
Chaitra Krishna Panchami Krishna moon phase
Scorpio 17.4°
Jyeshtha (Pada 1)
29-Apr-2028
Begins: 29-Apr-2028 12:48 AM Saturday
Ends: 29-Apr-2028 11:48 PM Saturday
Vaisakha Shukla Panchami Shukla moon phase
Gemini 2.7°
Mrigashira (Pada 3)
12-May-2028
Begins: 12-May-2028 10:09 PM Friday
Ends: 13-May-2028 11:10 PM Saturday
Vaisakha Krishna Panchami Krishna moon phase
Sagittarius 16.2°
Purva Ashadha (Pada 1)
28-May-2028
Begins: 28-May-2028 08:22 AM Sunday
Ends: 29-May-2028 06:26 AM Monday
Jyeshtha Shukla Panchami Shukla moon phase
Cancer 1.0°
Punarvasu (Pada 4)
11-Jun-2028
Begins: 11-Jun-2028 02:03 PM Sunday
Ends: 12-Jun-2028 04:03 PM Monday
Jyeshtha Krishna Panchami Krishna moon phase
Capricorn 14.7°
Shravana (Pada 2)
26-Jun-2028
Begins: 26-Jun-2028 02:17 PM Monday
Ends: 27-Jun-2028 11:40 AM Tuesday
Ashadha Shukla Panchami Shukla moon phase
Cancer 29.0°
Ashlesha (Pada 4)
11-Jul-2028
Begins: 11-Jul-2028 06:35 AM Tuesday
Ends: 12-Jul-2028 09:00 AM Wednesday
Ashadha Krishna Panchami Krishna moon phase
Aquarius 13.0°
Shatabhisha (Pada 2)
25-Jul-2028
Begins: 25-Jul-2028 07:42 PM Tuesday
Ends: 26-Jul-2028 04:46 PM Wednesday
Shravana Shukla Panchami Shukla moon phase
Leo 26.9°
Uttara Phalguni (Pada 1)
09-Aug-2028
Begins: 09-Aug-2028 10:57 PM Wednesday
Ends: 11-Aug-2028 01:14 AM Friday
Shravana Krishna Panchami Krishna moon phase
Pisces 11.4°
Uttara Bhadrapada (Pada 3)
24-Aug-2028
Begins: 24-Aug-2028 01:55 AM Thursday
Ends: 24-Aug-2028 11:10 PM Thursday
Bhadrapada Shukla Panchami Shukla moon phase
Virgo 24.9°
Chitra (Pada 1)
08-Sep-2028
Begins: 08-Sep-2028 02:31 PM Friday
Ends: 09-Sep-2028 04:14 PM Saturday
Bhadrapada Krishna Panchami Krishna moon phase
Aries 10.0°
Ashwini (Pada 3)
22-Sep-2028
Begins: 22-Sep-2028 10:15 AM Friday
Ends: 23-Sep-2028 08:12 AM Saturday
Ashvina Shukla Panchami Shukla moon phase
Libra 23.4°
Vishakha (Pada 2)
08-Oct-2028
Begins: 08-Oct-2028 04:52 AM Sunday
Ends: 09-Oct-2028 05:43 AM Monday
Ashvina Krishna Panchami Krishna moon phase
Taurus 8.9°
Krittika (Pada 4)
21-Oct-2028
Begins: 21-Oct-2028 09:49 PM Saturday
Ends: 22-Oct-2028 08:55 PM Sunday
Kartika Shukla Panchami Shukla moon phase
Scorpio 22.5°
Jyeshtha (Pada 2)
06-Nov-2028
Begins: 06-Nov-2028 05:44 PM Monday
Ends: 07-Nov-2028 05:30 PM Tuesday
Kartika Krishna Panchami Krishna moon phase
Gemini 8.3°
Ardra (Pada 1)
20-Nov-2028
Begins: 20-Nov-2028 01:07 PM Monday
Ends: 21-Nov-2028 01:34 PM Tuesday
Margashirsha Shukla Panchami Shukla moon phase
Sagittarius 22.2°
Purva Ashadha (Pada 3)
06-Dec-2028
Begins: 06-Dec-2028 05:00 AM Wednesday
Ends: 07-Dec-2028 03:39 AM Thursday
Margashirsha Krishna Panchami Krishna moon phase
Cancer 8.1°
Pushya (Pada 2)
20-Dec-2028
Begins: 20-Dec-2028 07:45 AM Wednesday
Ends: 21-Dec-2028 09:24 AM Thursday
Pausha Shukla Panchami Shukla moon phase
Capricorn 22.4°
Shravana (Pada 4)

Panchami – Significance, Festivals & Rituals

What is Panchami?

Panchami is the 5th lunar day (tithi) in the Hindu calendar, occurring twice every month — once in the Shukla Paksha and once in the Krishna Paksha. Several important Hindu festivals fall on Panchami across different seasons and lunar months.

What is Vasant Panchami?

Vasant Panchami falls on Magha Shukla Panchami and marks the arrival of spring. It is dedicated to Goddess Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge, arts, and wisdom. Students, artists, and scholars worship Goddess Saraswati on this day, and the colour yellow is prominently worn and used in offerings.

What is Naga Panchami?

Naga Panchami falls on Shravana Shukla Panchami and is dedicated to the worship of serpents (Nagas). Devotees offer milk, flowers, and turmeric to snake idols or live snakes. It is widely observed across India, particularly in Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh.

How is Panchami generally observed?

Observances vary by the specific Panchami. Vasant Panchami involves Saraswati puja with yellow flowers and sweets, placing books and instruments before the goddess. Naga Panchami involves offering milk to snakes and visiting snake temples. Fasting is observed by some devotees on both occasions.