Labh Pancham, also known as Labh Panchami, Laakheni Panchami, Gyan Panchami and Saubhagya Panchami, falls on Saturday, 14 November 2026, on Kartik Sud (Shukla) Panchami. Panchami tithi runs from 08:44 PM on 13 November to 11:25 PM on 14 November, and the Pratah Kala puja muhurat is 06:45 AM to 10:20 AM (3 hours 35 minutes). “Labh” means benefit and “Pancham” means fifth, and the day is the last festival of the Diwali period, when shops and businesses closed for Diwali reopen. Hindu businessmen worship Goddess Lakshmi and open new account books, while Jains worship their books and pray for knowledge. From Diwali to Labh Pancham, people visit friends and relatives and exchange sweets and gifts to strengthen relationships.
Labh Pancham or Labh Panchami is celebrated on Kartik Sud Pancham wherein Labh means “Benefit” and Pancham means “Fifth”. It is also known as “Laakheni Panchmi”, “Ghyan Panchmi” and “Saubhaagya Panchmi”. It is the final festival of the Diwali Period and a day when the shops and businesses which were closed on account of Diwali Celebrations are reopened. This year it falls on Saturday, 14 November 2026 which happens to be a Wednesday. Labh Pancham usually falls one week after Kali Chaudas, five days after Diwali and three days after Bhai Dooj.
Jains celebrate Pancham or Panchami by worshiping their books and praying for more knowledge with different materials, sweets and fruits. They Hindu business men worship Goddess Lakshmi and open their accounts.
The scriptures define ‘labh’ as:
Laabhasteshaam jayasteshaam kutasteshaam paraajayaha,
Yeshaam indeevarashyaam hrudayastho janaardanaha.
He is the true beneficiary and the truly victorious, who has installed the consort of Lakshmi, God, in his heart. Do you want to boost your financial situation this Labh Pancham? If yes, buy the 2027 Finance Report.
In the days from Diwali to Labh Pancham, it is a tradition to visit friends and relatives, and to renew good relations amongst them all. Sweets and other gifts are exchanged symbolizing the sweetening of relations with each other.
Auspicious Timings On Labh Panchami 2026
| Event | Date & Time |
|---|---|
| Labh Panchami 2026 | Saturday, 14 November 2026 |
| Labh Panchami Puja Muhurat (Pratah Kala) | 06:45 AM to 10:20 AM (3 hours 35 minutes) |
| Duration | 3 Hours 35 Mins |
| Panchami Tithi Begins | 08:44 PM, Friday, 13 November 2026 |
| Panchami Tithi Ends | 11:25 PM, Saturday, 14 November 2026 |
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What is Labh Panchami and when is it celebrated in 2026?
Labh Panchami, also known as Laakheni Panchmi, Ghyan Panchmi, and Saubhaagya Panchmi, is celebrated on Kartik Sud Pancham. In 2026, it falls on Saturday, 14 November, which is a Wednesday.
What are the auspicious timings for Labh Panchami in 2026?
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How do Jains and Hindus celebrate Labh Panchami?
Jains celebrate Labh Panchami by worshiping their books and praying for more knowledge, using materials, sweets, and fruits. Hindu businessmen worship Goddess Lakshmi and open their accounts on this day.
What is the significance of Labh Panchami in the Diwali period?
Labh Panchami is the final festival of the Diwali period. It marks the reopening of shops and businesses that were closed for Diwali celebrations. It occurs five days after Diwali and three days after Bhai Dooj.
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