Is Panchak active today? Explore Panchak types, prohibited actions, astrological remedies, and full 2026 schedule.
Severe vulnerability to fire accidents, electrical malfunctions, and heated disputes. Avoid roofing or welding works.
According to Muhurta Chintamani and classical Garuda Purana canons, initiating the following five activities during Panchak is strictly cautioned:
If urgent activities cannot be postponed during Panchak, classical Jyotish prescribes effective mitigating remedies:
Complete schedule of all Panchaks in 2026 with exact start/end dates, timings, and types
| Panchak Starts | Panchak Ends | Panchak Type | Start Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-20 (07:35 AM) | 2026-01-24 (09:42 PM) | Agni Panchak | Tuesday |
| 2026-02-16 (02:18 PM) | 2026-02-21 (04:55 AM) | Raja Panchak | Monday |
| 2026-03-15 (09:50 PM) | 2026-03-20 (12:10 PM) | Roga Panchak | Sunday |
| 2026-04-12 (05:22 AM) | 2026-04-16 (07:45 PM) | Roga Panchak | Sunday |
| 2026-05-09 (12:40 PM) | 2026-05-14 (03:15 AM) | Mrityu Panchak | Saturday |
| 2026-06-05 (07:55 PM) | 2026-06-10 (10:30 AM) | Chora Panchak | Friday |
| 2026-07-03 (03:10 AM) | 2026-07-07 (05:40 PM) | Chora Panchak | Friday |
| 2026-07-30 (10:25 AM) | 2026-08-04 (01:05 AM) | Dosh-Mukt Panchak | Thursday |
| 2026-08-26 (05:45 PM) | 2026-08-31 (08:20 AM) | Dosh-Mukt Panchak | Wednesday |
| 2026-09-23 (01:10 AM) | 2026-09-27 (03:40 PM) | Dosh-Mukt Panchak | Wednesday |
| 2026-10-20 (08:35 AM) | 2026-10-24 (11:00 PM) | Agni Panchak | Tuesday |
| 2026-11-16 (04:00 PM) | 2026-11-21 (06:25 AM) | Raja Panchak | Monday |
| 2026-12-13 (11:20 PM) | 2026-12-18 (01:45 PM) | Roga Panchak | Sunday |
Panchak is a five-day astronomical period that occurs every month when the Moon transits through the last five constellations: Dhanishta (last two padas), Shatabhisha, Purva Bhadrapada, Uttara Bhadrapada, and Revati (signs Aquarius and Pisces). Initiating specific domestic and construction activities is traditionally avoided during this time.
Depending on the weekday it begins, Panchak is classified into: 1. Roga Panchak (Sunday - illness), 2. Raja Panchak (Monday - auspicious for state/official affairs), 3. Agni Panchak (Tuesday - fire hazard), 4. Chora Panchak (Friday - theft/loss), and 5. Mrityu Panchak (Saturday - severe bodily affliction).
Five specific tasks are avoided: 1. Constructing the roof or lintel of a house, 2. Purchasing or manufacturing a wooden cot/bed, 3. Traveling in the South direction, 4. Stockpiling grass, wood, or fuel, and 5. Cremating a deceased body without Panchak Shanti vidhi.
