Panchak 2026 Dates: Start and End Times
Every Panchak period in 2026 with exact start and end times in IST, the type of Panchak by weekday, and what is avoided.
Panchak is the roughly five-day period when the Moon moves through the last five nakshatras: the second half of Dhanishta, Shatabhisha, Purva Bhadrapada, Uttara Bhadrapada and Revati, which is the same as the Moon being in Kumbha and Meena rashi.
Traditionally, during Panchak people avoid collecting wood or fuel, building a roof, making a bed, travelling south, and cremation without special remedies. The weekday on which Panchak begins gives it a name, such as Raja or Mrityu Panchak.
Panchak 2026 (IST)
| Begins | Ends | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Wed, 21 Jan 2026, 01:35 | Sun, 25 Jan 2026, 13:35 | Dosha-mukt (no named type) |
| Tue, 17 Feb 2026, 09:05 | Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 19:07 | Agni Panchak |
| Mon, 16 Mar 2026, 18:14 | Sat, 21 Mar 2026, 02:27 | Raja Panchak |
| Mon, 13 Apr 2026, 03:44 | Fri, 17 Apr 2026, 12:02 | Raja Panchak |
| Sun, 10 May 2026, 12:13 | Thu, 14 May 2026, 22:34 | Roga Panchak |
| Sat, 06 Jun 2026, 19:03 | Thu, 11 Jun 2026, 08:16 | Mrityu Panchak |
| Sat, 04 Jul 2026, 00:48 | Wed, 08 Jul 2026, 16:00 | Mrityu Panchak |
| Fri, 31 Jul 2026, 06:38 | Tue, 04 Aug 2026, 21:54 | Chora Panchak |
| Thu, 27 Aug 2026, 13:35 | Tue, 01 Sep 2026, 03:24 | Dosha-mukt (no named type) |
| Wed, 23 Sep 2026, 21:57 | Mon, 28 Sep 2026, 10:16 | Dosha-mukt (no named type) |
| Wed, 21 Oct 2026, 07:00 | Sun, 25 Oct 2026, 19:22 | Dosha-mukt (no named type) |
| Tue, 17 Nov 2026, 15:30 | Sun, 22 Nov 2026, 05:55 | Agni Panchak |
| Mon, 14 Dec 2026, 22:35 | Sat, 19 Dec 2026, 15:58 | Raja Panchak |
Types of Panchak
Beginning on Sunday: Roga Panchak. Monday: Raja Panchak. Tuesday: Agni Panchak. Friday: Chora Panchak. Saturday: Mrityu Panchak. Panchak beginning on Wednesday or Thursday is generally considered free of these doshas.
Dates and times are calculated with Swiss Ephemeris (Lahiri ayanamsa) for the place stated on this page. See our methodology.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long does Panchak last?
About five days, the time the Moon takes to cross Kumbha and Meena rashi.
Can auspicious work be done in Panchak?
Panchak restricts specific activities only. Many auspicious activities are allowed; check the tradition you follow.
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