Panchak — September 2026
Panchak is the roughly 5-day period each lunar month when the Moon transits the last part of Dhanishta through Revati Nakshatra, traditionally considered a time to avoid certain activities.
Panchak Period
Aug 29, 12:00 AM — Sep 1, 05:37 AM
Panchak Period
Sep 23, 11:07 PM — Sep 28, 01:36 PM
About Panchak
Panchak occurs every lunar month and is traditionally divided into five types based on the weekday it begins — each associated with different guidance in folk tradition (e.g. Agni Panchak on Tuesday, Chor Panchak on Saturday). Many people avoid starting certain activities — like roofing a house or purchasing furniture — during this period, though customs vary by region and family.
Note: different Panchang traditions define the exact start point slightly differently. We use the commonly-cited convention of the 3rd pada (quarter) of Dhanishta Nakshatra through the end of Revati Nakshatra.
Calculated directly from real lunar position data, for entertainment and planning purposes — see our Disclaimer.