Vasant Panchami (Saraswati Puja)
ObservanceNotable
वसंत पंचमी
Details
- Country
India- Scope
- Nationwide
- Type
- Observance
- Gazetted
- No — not an official day off
- Month
- January 2026
- Long Weekends
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Business Impact
- Impact Description
- This is an observance. Most businesses and government offices remain open.
Notes
Worship of Goddess Saraswati; marks arrival of spring
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Vasant Panchami (Saraswati Puja) a public holiday in India?
- Vasant Panchami (Saraswati Puja) is a Observance in India, but it is not an official public holiday. Most businesses remain open.
- When is Vasant Panchami (Saraswati Puja) 2026?
- Vasant Panchami (Saraswati Puja) 2026 falls on January 23, 2026.
- What is Vasant Panchami (Saraswati Puja) called locally in India?
- Vasant Panchami (Saraswati Puja) is locally known as "वसंत पंचमी" in India.