Labh Pancham of Vikram Samvat 2083 will be celebrated on 14 November 2026

According to a report by DeshGujarat, 'Labh Pancham', the highly significant and auspicious day celebrated after the Diwali festivities in Gujarat, will be observed on Saturday, 14 November 2026, in the upcoming Vikram Samvat 2083. Falling on Kartik Sud Pancham, this festival is also known as Saubhagya Panchami and Gyan Panchami. This day holds special importance for the trading community, as traders and shopkeepers reopen their business units and initiate new financial activities after the long vacation of Diwali and the Gujarati New Year.

According to the Panchang calculations, the Panchami Tithi will begin at 8:42 PM on 13 November 2026 and will end at 11:23 PM on 14 November 2026. Since the Panchami Tithi will be present at sunrise on 14 November, Labh Pancham will be celebrated on this day. However, since Labh Pancham falls on a Saturday this year, many traders may choose to take advantage of the Sunday holiday and open their shops and business establishments on Monday, 16 November, so that employees and traders can enjoy a longer break.

According to the Ahmedabad Panchang, the auspicious time for worship on 14 November will be from 6:52 AM to 10:33 AM. Additionally, the Abhijit Muhurat for performing important tasks will be available from 12:02 PM to 12:46 PM. This duration is based on the local Panchang of Ahmedabad, so minor variations in the timing may be observed in other regions of Gujarat according to the sunrise and sunset times. Traders perform prayers during this time to give a new impetus to their businesses.

On the day of Labh Pancham, traders worship Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles, and Goddess Lakshmi, the deity of wealth. It is believed that the prayers performed on this day bring financial stability and success throughout the year. The most prominent tradition of this festival is 'Chopda Pujan'. Traders worship their new ledgers or account books and, before making the first entry, draw a Swastika and write 'Shubh' on the left and 'Labh' on the right. In today's modern era, due to the increasing influence of digital accounting, many traders now worship computers, laptops, and accounting software alongside traditional customs.

The word 'Labh' means gain or profit, while 'Saubhagya' means good fortune. This day is significant not only from a commercial point of view but also from a religious perspective. In Jainism, this day is celebrated as 'Gyan Panchami', which is dedicated to knowledge, education, and the preservation of religious texts. Labh Pancham is considered the most auspicious day for traders to start new ventures, open shops, and make important business decisions.

For years, Gujarati traders have considered the Diwali festival as the beginning of the new year and regard Labh Pancham as the commencement of the business activities for that new year.