Choosing the right muhurat for a Hindu wedding is one of the first decisions families make after an engagement. The wedding date is not merely a logistical choice — it is the astrological foundation on which the marriage begins.
The Principles of Vivah Muhurat
Shubh Maas: Best months: Magha, Phalguna, Vaishakh, Jyeshtha, Margashirsha.
Shubh Tithi: 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 10th, 11th, 13th tithis are generally auspicious.
Shubh Vara: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday are most auspicious. Avoid Sunday and Saturday.
Shubh Nakshatra: Rohini, Mrigashira, Magha, Uttara Phalguni, Hasta, Swati, Anuradha, Mula, Uttara Ashadha, Uttara Bhadrapada, Revati.
Auspicious Vivah Muhurat Dates in 2026
January–February (Magha — Highly Auspicious)
| Date | Day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| January 16 | Friday | Magha begins, Rohini nakshatra |
| January 22 | Thursday | Pushya nakshatra |
| February 2 | Monday | Magha — excellent |
| February 6 | Friday | Magha |
| February 9 | Monday | Magha |
April–May (Vaishakh — Prime Season)
| Date | Day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| April 17 | Friday | Vaishakh begins — highly recommended |
| April 20 | Monday | Vaishakh |
| April 24 | Friday | Vaishakh — prime |
| May 4 | Monday | Vaishakh |
| May 11 | Monday | One of the best dates of the year |
| May 15 | Friday | Vaishakh |
| May 22 | Friday | Jyeshtha begins |
| June 5 | Friday | Last strong muhurat before Ashadha |
November–December (Margashirsha Window)
| Date | Day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| November 23 | Monday | Margashirsha — auspicious resumption |
| November 27 | Friday | Margashirsha |
| December 4 | Friday | Margashirsha |
| December 11 | Friday | Margashirsha |
These dates are indicative. Confirm the specific muhurat time with a pandit based on the couple’s horoscopes and birth nakshatras.
Periods to Avoid
- Chaturmas (June 25 – November 21, 2026): No weddings during Chaturmas. Devshayani Ekadashi to Devutthana Ekadashi.
- Pitru Paksha (September): Fortnight of ancestral observances. No weddings.
- Holashtak (8 days before Holi): Inauspicious period in March.
- Paush (December 22 – January 13): Inauspicious for weddings in most traditions.
For NRI families planning to hold the wedding in India, the May and November–December windows align with common vacation periods. Order samagri from Kashi at least 2 weeks before the ceremony. Our Vivah Puja Kit from Kashi is available for delivery across India and internationally.
Shubh Vivah.
See also:
• Hindu Wedding Puja: Complete Ritual Guide
• NRI Wedding Puja Guide