Vasant Panchami in 2027 falls on Thursday, 11 February. It marks the fifth day of the bright half of the Hindu month of Magha and is the day Saraswati Puja is celebrated, especially in West Bengal. It falls on a Thursday, so many travellers will want to arrive the evening before, and booking flights a few weeks ahead is sensible.
Updated October 2026 · HappyFares
Vasant Panchami opens the spring season in the Hindu calendar, and many families time a trip around it. Here is what to know about the date and how to plan your flights.
When is Vasant Panchami in 2027?
Vasant Panchami 2027 is on Thursday, 11 February. Calendar sources such as Calendar Labs and publicholidays.in list the same date and weekday, and the festival is tied to Magha Shukla Panchami, the fifth day of the waxing moon in Magha.
Panchang listings usually give a morning window for the puja, so the festival day itself is usually spent at home or at a temple, school or community pandal. If you want to be there for the morning rituals, aim to land the day before rather than on the morning of the festival.
Which states observe Vasant Panchami as a holiday?
It is a regional observance, not a national holiday. Publicholidays.in lists it as a public holiday in several states, including Haryana, Odisha, Tripura and West Bengal. Rules differ by state and by employer, so check your own office or school calendar before you assume a day off.
Should I fly to Kolkata for Saraswati Puja?
Saraswati Puja is among the best-known ways Vasant Panchami is celebrated in Bengal, with idols of the goddess set up at homes, schools, colleges and neighbourhood pandals. Many people who live and work elsewhere travel to Kolkata or other Bengal towns to be with family for it.
Kolkata is served by Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, with flights from most major Indian cities. Flights to a city with a big festival often get busier as the date nears, so it helps to decide early. Fares move with demand, and nobody can promise a price in advance, but looking a few weeks out gives you more timings to pick from.
How early should I book flights around 11 February 2027?
There is no fixed rule, but a few habits tend to help:
- Start checking fares as soon as your leave is approved, and set a price alert so you do not have to refresh manually.
- Compare Wednesday 10 February and Thursday 11 February departures. Many travellers want to arrive the evening before.
- Check the return day too. The days right after the festival may be busier as people head back to work cities.
- Prefer a morning flight on the way in, so a delay still leaves you time to reach the puja.
If your plans may shift, compare fare types. IndiGo offers Saver and Flexi Plus, Akasa Air offers Saver and Flexi, and Air India and Air India Express offer Value, Classic and Flex. The flexible options usually allow cheaper changes, but the exact rules differ by airline and route, so read the fare conditions before paying.
If you are travelling as a family, book everyone on one booking where possible so seats, changes and cancellations are handled together. Children above the infant age need their own seat, so count heads before you search rather than after you find a fare you like.
What should I carry and plan for on the trip?
Plan for the basics: a valid photo ID for each adult, your booking confirmation, and a buffer for traffic to and from the airport. Festival days can slow roads near large pandals, so allow extra time on the way to the airport.
Many Indian airlines allow web check-in before you leave home, and neither web check-in nor airport check-in is charged by any Indian airline. Carry offerings or small gifts in your checked bag if you can, and keep to the airline’s cabin baggage limits for the fare you chose.
Here is one small aviation fact for the trip: the two-character airline code at the start of every flight number is a designator assigned by IATA, the international airline trade body.
Common Questions
What is the date of Vasant Panchami in 2027?
Thursday, 11 February 2027, according to calendar sources and panchang listings. Exact puja timings vary by city, so check a local panchang for the muhurat.
Is Saraswati Puja on the same day as Vasant Panchami?
Yes. Saraswati Puja is the main observance on Vasant Panchami, and it is especially associated with West Bengal.
Is 11 February 2027 a holiday?
It is a public holiday in some states, including West Bengal, as listed by publicholidays.in. It is not a holiday everywhere, so confirm with your employer or school.
Which airport should I use for Kolkata?
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport is the main airport serving Kolkata, and it has flights from most Indian metros and many other cities.
Is web check-in free?
Web check-in and airport check-in are both free with Indian airlines.
Can I change my ticket if the puja plans shift?
That depends on your fare. Flexible fare types generally allow changes at a lower cost, but each airline sets its own rules and charges, so read the fare conditions at booking.
Planning a trip around Vasant Panchami? Search and compare flights on HappyFares, set a price alert, and ask Meera, our AI assistant, to help you find a suitable flight. Domestic bookings carry zero convenience fee.
Festival dates, rules and fees can change. Verify current specifics with the airline, a local panchang, DGCA or the airport before you travel.
