October 1, 2026 Hindu Panchang: Panchami to Shashti

If you are planning a vrata, puja or sankalpa for October 1, the important detail is that one civil date contains two tithis. The change occurs during the afternoon, so writing down only “Panchami” or only “Shashti” can lead you to use the wrong lunar day for the time of your observance.

On Thursday, October 1, 2026, Krishna Paksha Panchami continues until 2:36 PM; Krishna Paksha Shashti follows. Use that boundary as your starting point, then check the rule followed by your sampradaya and a panchang calculated for your location.

October 1 at a glance

Calendar detail	October 1, 2026	What it means for you
Weekday	Thursday	Keep the weekday together with the tithi when recording the date of an observance.
Paksha	Krishna Paksha	The Moon is in the waning, or dark, half of the lunar month.
Tithi before 2:36 PM	Panchami	The fifth lunar day is in effect.
Tithi after 2:36 PM	Shashti	The sixth lunar day is in effect.

A tithi does not follow the midnight-to-midnight boundaries of a civil date. It can end at any time of day. That is why October 1 should be treated as a transition day: Panchami governs the earlier portion, while Shashti governs the later portion.

How to use the 2:36 PM transition

First identify what you are actually scheduling. The correct use of a tithi depends on whether you are performing an ordinary daily practice, observing a vrata or selecting a muhurta for a major ceremony.

For a simple time-specific practice, note the tithi prevailing when you perform it: Panchami before 2:36 PM and Shashti afterward.
For a vrata or festival observance, do not rely on the transition alone. Some observances require the tithi at sunrise; others depend on whether it prevails during a prescribed part of the day. Follow the rule used by your family, temple or sampradaya.
For a sankalpa, confirm whether your customary wording names the tithi current at the time of worship. If it does, a morning sankalpa and a late-afternoon sankalpa on October 1 may name different tithis.
For travel or a major samskara, treat the tithi as one input rather than a complete decision. Obtain a location-specific muhurta that includes the other relevant calendar factors.

If your planned action can occur on either side of 2:36 PM, do not choose the side merely because one tithi sounds more favourable. Match the timing to the ritual’s governing rule. A Shashti observance, for example, is not automatically settled simply by moving it to 2:37 PM if the tradition requires Shashti to be present at sunrise.

Why this is not a complete muhurta

Panchanga literally brings five limbs into the calculation: vara or weekday, tithi, nakshatra, yoga and karana. Knowing the weekday and tithi answers only part of the scheduling question. It does not establish the nakshatra, yoga, karana, sunrise, sunset or any location-dependent periods for October 1.

This distinction matters when you are choosing a time for marriage, griha pravesh, upanayana or another major samskara. An afternoon Shashti label cannot, by itself, establish that the afternoon is auspicious. The intended rite, the people involved, the local horizon and the governing tradition may all affect the final selection. Use a local panchang or consult the acharya conducting the rite before fixing invitations, travel or other commitments.

Three mistakes that change the answer

Assigning one tithi to the whole date: October 1 contains both Panchami and Shashti. Always attach the clock time to your note.
Using 2:36 PM everywhere: panchang times are location-sensitive. If you are outside the region for which the timing was calculated, verify the transition in a calendar set to your city and time zone.
Reading the transition as an auspicious-time declaration: 2:36 PM marks the change of tithi. It does not certify that every moment before or after it is suitable for every purpose.

Key takeaways

October 1, 2026 falls on a Thursday in Krishna Paksha.
Krishna Paksha Panchami continues until 2:36 PM.
Krishna Paksha Shashti begins after 2:36 PM.
Check your observance’s rule before deciding whether the earlier or later tithi governs it.
Confirm the transition for your location before using it for a ritual or muhurta.
Do not approve a major ceremony from tithi alone; the remaining panchanga factors still need to be checked.

Put “Panchami until 2:36 PM; Shashti afterward” beside October 1 in your calendar now. When you know the exact practice you intend to perform, verify its tithi rule and local timing before fixing the hour.

A conceptual sky illustration shows the sun and several faint positions of the moon above a horizon as daylight shifts toward afternoon.

An overhead view of puja supplies arranged beside an unnumbered analog clock in warm afternoon sunlight.

References

Hindu Blog — October 1 2026 Tithi – Panchang – Hindu Calendar – Good Time – Nakshatra – Rashi

FAQs

What tithi is observed on October 1, 2026?

October 1, 2026 is a Thursday in Krishna Paksha. Panchami continues until 2:36 PM, and Shashti follows; verify the transition in a panchang calculated for your location.

Which tithi should I use for a puja or vrata on October 1?

For a time-specific practice, use the tithi prevailing when you perform it: Panchami before 2:36 PM and Shashti afterward. For a vrata or festival, follow the sunrise or prescribed-period rule used by your family, temple, or sampradaya.

Which tithi should be named in a sankalpa on October 1?

If your customary sankalpa names the tithi current at the time of worship, a morning sankalpa and a late-afternoon sankalpa may name different tithis. Confirm the customary wording and local timing before worship.

Is the 2:36 PM Panchami-to-Shashti transition valid in every location?

No. Panchang times are location-sensitive, so verify the transition with a calendar set to your city and time zone.

Does Shashti beginning after 2:36 PM make the afternoon an auspicious muhurta?

No. The transition only marks the change of tithi; it does not certify that every moment before or after it is auspicious.

Why is the tithi transition not a complete muhurta?

A complete panchanga considers vara (weekday), tithi, nakshatra, yoga, and karana. The article provides weekday and tithi, but not the remaining factors, sunrise, sunset, or other location-dependent periods.

What should be checked before scheduling a major samskara?

Use a location-specific muhurta and check the other relevant calendar factors, the intended rite, and the governing tradition. Consult the acharya conducting the rite before fixing invitations, travel, or other commitments.