Essential Panchak Dates 2026: Complete Safety Guide & Rituals
Panchak Dates 2026: Start & End Timings, Effects & Remedies
What is Panchak? Panchak is a five-day period in Vedic astrology when the Moon transits through the last five Nakshatras — Dhanishtha, Shatabhisha, Purva Bhadrapada, Uttara Bhadrapada, and Revati. Certain activities like roof construction, cremation, and traveling south are traditionally avoided during this time.
In Vedic Astrology, Panchak is considered a highly sensitive period. While not all Panchaks are bad, understanding the Type of Panchak determines whether it is auspicious for your Griha Pravesh or Marriage Muhurat.
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- Jan: Mixed
- Feb: 🔥 Agni Panchak
- Mar: 👑 Raj Panchak
- Apr: 👑 Raj Panchak
- May: 🤒 Rog Panchak
- Jun: 💀 Mrityu Panchak
- Jul: 💀 Mrityu / 🚫 Chor
- Aug: Mixed
- Sep: Mixed
- Oct: Mixed
- Nov: 🔥 Agni Panchak
- Dec: 👑 Raj Panchak
📅 Panchak Dates 2026 Calendar (Complete List)
*Note: All timings are based on New Delhi IST. For accurate city-specific Panchak timings, consult your local Panchang or astrologer.
| Month | Panchak Begins | Panchak Ends | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | Jan 21, 01:35 AM | Jan 25, 01:35 PM | Mixed |
| February | Feb 17, 09:05 AM | Feb 21, 07:07 PM | 🔥 Agni Panchak |
| March | Mar 16, 06:14 PM | Mar 21, 02:27 AM | 👑 Raj Panchak |
| April | Apr 13, 03:44 AM | Apr 17, 12:02 PM | 👑 Raj Panchak |
| May | May 10, 12:12 PM | May 14, 10:34 PM | 🤒 Rog Panchak |
| June | Jun 6, 07:03 PM | Jun 11, 08:16 AM | 💀 Mrityu Panchak |
| July | Jul 4, 12:48 AM | Jul 8, 04:00 PM | 💀 Mrityu Panchak |
| July/Aug | Jul 31, 06:38 AM | Aug 4, 09:54 PM | 🚫 Chor Panchak |
| August | Aug 27, 01:35 PM | Sep 1, 03:23 AM | Mixed |
| September | Sep 23, 09:57 PM | Sep 28, 10:16 AM | Mixed |
| October | Oct 21, 07:00 AM | Oct 25, 07:22 PM | Mixed |
| November | Nov 17, 03:30 PM | Nov 22, 05:54 AM | 🔥 Agni Panchak |
| December | Dec 14, 10:35 PM | Dec 19, 03:58 PM | 👑 Raj Panchak |
Types of Panchak & Their Effects
The nature of Panchak depends on the day of the week it starts.
Causes physical and mental stress. Avoid any auspicious ceremonies.
Considered auspicious. Good for property matters, government work, and success.
Associated with fire risk. Avoid construction but good for legal matters.
Traditionally considered the most sensitive type. Avoid risk-taking activities or starting new ventures.
Indicates loss of wealth or theft. Avoid financial transactions or travel.
5 Things to Strictly Avoid During Panchak
- Building a Roof: Construction of the roof (Lanter) causes family discord.
- Buying Bedding: Purchasing or crafting beds, mattresses, or cots is prohibited.
- Traveling South: The South is the direction of Yama (God of Death). Traveling south during Panchak invites trouble.
- Collecting Wood: Storing fuel, wood, or grass can lead to fire hazards (Agni Bhaya).
- Cremation: Performing last rites without Panchak Shanti is traditionally believed to affect the family lineage.
Panchak Shanti Remedies
If you absolutely must perform any of the prohibited tasks during Panchak, Vedic Astrology suggests these remedies:
- For Roof Construction: Offer sweets to workers before starting work.
- For Traveling South: Offer a fruit to Lord Hanuman before leaving.
- For Buying Furniture: Perform a small Satyanarayan Puja or buy it during the auspicious Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga.
- For Cremation: The Pandit creates five effigies made of Kusha grass and burns them along with the body to nullify the Panchak Dosha.
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Is Panchak Scientifically Proven?
The concept of Panchak is rooted in Vedic Astrology and lunar transits, rather than modern empirical science. It is a cultural and astrological framework used to align human activities with cosmic rhythms. While there is no direct scientific evidence linking these constellations to physical harm, millions follow these timings as a way to exercise caution and mindfulness during sensitive planetary transitions.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Only Mrityu, Rog, and Chor Panchaks are considered strictly inauspicious. Raj Panchak is actually good for property and career-related activities.
Yes, you can perform daily rituals and pujas. Only specific activities like roof building and southern travel are restricted.
Panchak is determined by the Moon’s transit through specific Nakshatras and is the same across India. However, exact start and end timings may vary slightly by a few minutes based on local sunrise calculations.
