Shubh Vivah Muhurat 2026 — Auspicious Wedding Dates

What is Vivah Muhurat?

A vivah muhurat is an auspicious time window selected for a Hindu wedding ceremony. In Vedic astrology, the timing of a marriage is considered as important as the match itself. A good muhurat ensures the planetary positions are favourable for the couple beginning their life together.

Vivah muhurat is determined by examining several factors from the panchanga — the tithi (lunar day), nakshatra (birth star), vara (weekday), yoga, and karana. Beyond these five elements, the muhurat pandit also checks that Rahu Kaal, Yamagandam, and other inauspicious periods do not overlap with the ceremony time.

Key Rules for Vivah Muhurat

Before looking at dates, it helps to understand what makes a date auspicious or inauspicious for marriage:

Auspicious conditions:

• Shukla Paksha (waxing moon fortnight) is preferred
• Nakshatras: Rohini, Mrigashira, Magha, Uttara Phalguni, Hasta, Swati, Anuradha, Uttara Ashadha, Uttara Bhadrapada are considered good for marriage
• Weekdays: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday are preferred
• Lagnas: Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Virgo, Libra, Sagittarius, and Pisces ascendants are considered auspicious

Inauspicious conditions to avoid:

• Amavasya (new moon day)
• Chaturdashi tithi (14th lunar day)
• Ashlesha, Jyeshtha, Moola nakshatras
• Periods when Jupiter or Venus is combust (asta)
• Adhika masa (extra leap month in Hindu calendar)

Shubh Vivah Muhurat 2026 — Month by Month

January 2026

January offers some of the best wedding dates of the year. The weather across most of India is pleasant and Jupiter is well-placed.

• January 16, 17, 18 — Rohini and Mrigashira nakshatras, Thursday and Friday
• January 22, 23 — Uttara Phalguni nakshatra, good for weddings
• January 27, 28 — Hasta nakshatra, Wednesday and Thursday

February 2026

February continues to be strong for weddings with Venus in a favourable position through most of the month.

• February 2, 3 — Swati nakshatra, Monday and Tuesday
• February 5, 6 — Anuradha nakshatra, Thursday and Friday
• February 12, 13 — Uttara Ashadha nakshatra, Thursday and Friday
• February 18, 19 — Rohini nakshatra, Wednesday and Thursday

March 2026

March has fewer muhurat dates as Holashtak begins (8 days before Holi) during which weddings are avoided in many North Indian traditions.

• March 2, 3 — Hasta nakshatra, Monday and Tuesday
• March 5, 6 — Swati nakshatra, Thursday and Friday
• March 9 — Last good date before Holashtak begins

April 2026

After Holi, the wedding season resumes. However Venus enters combustion in mid-April, limiting good dates.

• April 14, 15 — Post Chaitra Navratri, Rohini nakshatra
• April 17, 18 — Mrigashira nakshatra, Friday and Saturday
• April 22 — Uttara Phalguni nakshatra, Wednesday

May 2026

May is limited as the summer heat peaks and Venus remains combust through early May.

• May 4, 5 — Hasta nakshatra, Monday and Tuesday
• May 7, 8 — Swati nakshatra, Thursday and Friday
• May 14 — Anuradha nakshatra, Thursday

June to August 2026

These months fall during Chaturmas — the four-month period beginning with Devshayani Ekadashi when Lord Vishnu is believed to be asleep. Weddings are traditionally avoided in most Hindu communities during this period.

September 2026

Weddings resume after Pitru Paksha ends in some communities, ahead of the main season opening with Devuthani Ekadashi in November.

• September 28, 29 — Rohini nakshatra, Monday and Tuesday
• September 30 — Mrigashira nakshatra, Wednesday

October 2026

October is considered auspicious after Navratri ends and before Diwali.

• October 1, 2 — Good nakshatra alignment, Thursday and Friday
• October 15, 16 — Post Dussehra, Hasta nakshatra
• October 22, 23 — Swati nakshatra, Thursday and Friday

November 2026

After Devuthani Ekadashi (when Lord Vishnu wakes up), the main wedding season resumes in full force. November and December are the busiest months for Hindu weddings.

• November 13 — Devuthani Ekadashi, season opens
• November 14, 15 — Rohini nakshatra, Saturday and Sunday
• November 19, 20 — Uttara Phalguni nakshatra, Thursday and Friday
• November 25, 26 — Hasta nakshatra, Wednesday and Thursday
• November 28, 29 — Swati nakshatra, Saturday and Sunday

December 2026

December offers excellent muhurat dates before the sun enters Sagittarius (Dhanu) and Kharmas begins, after which weddings pause again.

• December 3, 4 — Anuradha nakshatra, Thursday and Friday
• December 7, 8 — Uttara Ashadha nakshatra, Monday and Tuesday
• December 10, 11 — Uttara Bhadrapada nakshatra, Thursday and Friday
• December 14 — Last good date before Kharmas begins

How to Find Your Personal Vivah Muhurat

The dates above are general auspicious windows. Your personal vivah muhurat also depends on:

• The bride and groom's individual kundalis
• Their birth nakshatras and lagnas
• The location of the ceremony (affects timing of Rahu Kaal etc)
• Family tradition and regional customs

For a personalised muhurat that accounts for your specific birth details, you can consult a Vedic astrologer or use our wedding muhurat tool which calculates auspicious windows based on your city and date.

Checking Rahu Kaal on Your Wedding Date

Even on an auspicious muhurat date, avoid scheduling the main ceremony during Rahu Kaal or Yamagandam. Check the exact timing for your wedding city on ShubhDivas before finalising the schedule with your pandit.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many muhurat dates are there in 2026 for weddings? Approximately 45 to 55 auspicious wedding dates fall in 2026, concentrated in January–March and November–December. The exact count depends on regional traditions and individual kundali factors.

Can we have a wedding during Chaturmas? Most traditional Hindu families avoid weddings during Chaturmas (roughly July to November). However, some communities and regions do not observe this restriction strictly. Consult your family pandit for guidance specific to your tradition.

Is it necessary to have a muhurat for a court marriage? A muhurat is specific to Hindu religious ceremonies. A court marriage under the Special Marriage Act has no such requirement, though many families still choose an auspicious date for the signing.

What if our preferred date doesn't have a good muhurat? A skilled pandit can often identify an auspicious time window even on less-than-ideal dates by choosing a favourable lagna and avoiding inauspicious periods within the day. The ceremony timing within the day matters as much as the date itself.

Which month has the most wedding dates in 2026? November and December 2026 have the highest concentration of auspicious wedding dates, making them the peak wedding season months.