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Confused about the Nag Panchami 2026 date? Here's the correct tithi, auspicious puja muhurat and why the festival will be observed on August 17.

Nag Panchami, one of the important festivals observed during the holy month of Shravan, will be celebrated on Monday, August 17, 2026, according to the Hindu calendar. Many devotees have been confused about whether the festival falls on August 16 or August 17 because the Panchami Tithi spans both days.

According to the Hindu Panchang, the Shravan Shukla Panchami Tithi will begin at 4:52 PM on August 16, 2026, and end at 5:00 PM on August 17, 2026. Since the Panchami Tithi is prevailing during the morning hours on August 17, the festival will be observed on that day.

• Festival: Nag Panchami
• Date: Monday, August 17, 2026
• Panchami Tithi Begins: August 16, 2026, at 4:52 PM
• Panchami Tithi Ends: August 17, 2026, at 5:00 PM

Devotees can perform Nag Panchami worship during the following auspicious time:

• Puja Muhurat: 6:04 AM to 8:39 AM
• Date: August 17, 2026 (Monday)

Nag Panchami is dedicated to the worship of Nag Devta (serpent deities) and is considered highly significant in Hindu tradition. On this day, devotees offer prayers seeking protection, prosperity, family well-being and relief from negative influences.

Many people visit temples, perform traditional rituals, offer milk, flowers and turmeric to serpent idols, and recite prayers dedicated to Lord Shiva and Nag Devta.

As always, devotees are advised to follow local customs and consult their regional Panchang if specific traditions or timings differ in their area.