Auspicious Wedding Dates 2026 & 2027 (Shubh Vivah Muhurat)
The muhurat decides everything else: venue availability, vendor rates, hotel prices and how much competition your family faces for all three. Here is how the 2026 and 2027 wedding calendars look, month by month, and how to use them strategically.
The short answer: the 2026 wedding season pauses for Chaturmas from July to October and resumes in November 2026, with a compact winter season through early December. 2027 is a bumper year: panchang compilations list around 96 auspicious dates against roughly 52 in 2026, with strong clusters in January, February, May, June, November and December. Dates vary by regional panchang and city, so always confirm the final date and lagna with your family pandit.
How are auspicious wedding dates decided?
A vivah muhurat is selected by checking the five elements of the panchang: tithi (lunar day), nakshatra (the moon's constellation), yoga, karana and vara (weekday). A date qualifies when auspicious values of all five align, and it is disqualified when it falls in an excluded period such as Chaturmas, Kharmas (the sun's transit of Sagittarius and Pisces), Pitru Paksha, or a period when Venus or Jupiter is combust.
Traditionally favourable combinations include Rohini, Mrigashira, Uttara Phalguni, Hasta, Swati, Anuradha, Uttarashadha, Uttara Bhadrapada and Revati nakshatras; the 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 10th, 11th, 12th and 13th tithis; and Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday as weekdays. Beyond the date itself, families match the couple's kundalis and have the pandit fix the precise lagna (ceremony time) within the chosen day.
Which wedding dates remain in 2026?
2026 was a lean year with roughly 52 auspicious dates in total, and the first half is now behind us. From here the calendar looks like this:
| Period | Status | What to know |
|---|---|---|
| July–October 2026 | No muhurats | Chaturmas. Use these months to plan, book and negotiate for the winter season. |
| November 2026 | Season resumes | Devuthani Ekadashi reopens the season; Kartik-Margashirsha dates cluster in late November. Demand is intense because the whole country waited four months. |
| December 2026 | ~7 shubh days | A short, packed window in early-to-mid December before Kharmas begins. The most competitive venue dates of the year. |
The practical takeaway for a November-December 2026 wedding: you are already late for premium venues, so book this month. Everything in our 3-month wedding planning checklist applies to you.
What does the 2027 wedding calendar look like?
2027 offers nearly double the dates of 2026, which relieves the venue crush considerably: families are not all chasing the same ten weekends. Month by month, as per widely followed North Indian panchang listings:
| Month (2027) | Muhurat availability | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| January | ~10 dates: 18, 19, 23–28, 30, 31 Jan | Season opens after Kharmas ends mid-January. Cool weather, long-weekend friendly. |
| February | ~9 dates, incl. 2, 10, 12, 15, 16, 20, 21, 27, 28 Feb | 14–15 Feb stand out with Rohini nakshatra. Peak demand month. |
| March | ~6 dates, incl. 1, 2, 10–12, 14 Mar | Short spring window around Holi; book early. |
| April–May | Strong cluster; May leads the year with ~18 dates | 7 May (Rohini) is a standout. Summer heat favours indoor and hill venues. |
| June–July | June strong (~16 dates); July limited | Pre-monsoon dates suit coastal and destination venues; Chaturmas then closes the season. |
| August–October | No muhurats | Chaturmas and Pitru Paksha. |
| November | ~11 dates | 15 Nov (Rohini) is a standout. Perfect weather across North India and Rajasthan. |
| December | Good early-December cluster | 13 Dec (Rohini, Purnima) is a standout before Kharmas returns. |
Exact dates and timings vary by regional panchang tradition and by city, since muhurat calculations are location-based. Use this as a shortlisting tool and confirm the final date and lagna with your family pandit.
What are the abujh muhurat days?
Abujh (swayam siddha) muhurats are days considered inherently auspicious, on which weddings proceed without detailed panchang verification. Families who cannot align kundali-specific dates often choose these. The best known are:
- Akshaya Tritiya (April-May): the single most in-demand wedding day of the year in many regions.
- Devuthani Ekadashi (November): the day the season reopens after Chaturmas.
- Basant Panchami (January-February).
- Phulera Dooj (February-March).
- Bhadli Navami (June-July): the last major day before Chaturmas.
The trade-off is demand: abujh days concentrate thousands of weddings in every city, so venues charge peak rates, vendors are stretched thin, and guest hotels sell out. If you choose one, book everything 12 months out.
How should you choose your wedding date strategically?
Treat the muhurat shortlist as a negotiation tool, not a single answer.
- Shortlist 3 dates, not 1. Ask your pandit for two or three workable muhurats. Walking into venue negotiations with alternatives typically saves real money.
- Consider the weekday. A Tuesday muhurat can cost 20 to 30 percent less than the Saturday two weeks away, at the same venue with the same vendors.
- Think about your guests. A date adjoining a public holiday dramatically improves attendance from outstation guests, and our RSVP guide shows how to confirm who is actually coming.
- Count backwards from the date. Once fixed, the date defines your entire timeline; run it against the 12-month planning checklist to see what you must book immediately.
- Budget for the season. Peak-cluster dates inflate every quote. Our wedding cost guide shows typical ranges so you can spot season pricing.
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When does the wedding season resume in 2026?
The wedding season resumes in November 2026 after Devuthani Ekadashi ends the four-month Chaturmas pause. November and December 2026 form the winter wedding season, with December offering around 7 shubh days before Kharmas begins in mid-December.
Why are there no wedding muhurats between July and October?
This period is Chaturmas, the four holy months when Lord Vishnu is believed to rest. Weddings and other major auspicious beginnings are traditionally avoided across most Hindu communities during Chaturmas. The season reopens with Devuthani (Dev Uthani) Ekadashi in November.
How many wedding muhurats are there in 2027?
Panchang compilations list around 96 auspicious wedding dates in 2027, spread across January to July and November to December. That is nearly double the roughly 52 dates available in 2026, which makes 2027 a far easier year to match a muhurat with venue availability.
What is an abujh muhurat?
An abujh (or swayam siddha) muhurat is a day considered inherently auspicious, on which a wedding can be performed without further panchang verification. Well-known abujh days include Akshaya Tritiya, Devuthani Ekadashi, Basant Panchami, Phulera Dooj and Bhadli Navami. These days see enormous demand, so venues book out earliest.
Which nakshatras are best for a wedding?
Rohini is traditionally regarded as the most auspicious nakshatra for marriage, followed by Mrigashira, Uttara Phalguni, Hasta, Swati, Anuradha, Uttarashadha, Uttara Bhadrapada and Revati. Auspicious tithis include the 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 10th, 11th, 12th and 13th of each lunar fortnight, and Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday are the preferred weekdays.
Do muhurat dates differ from city to city?
Yes. Muhurat timings are calculated from sunrise and the moon's position, both of which are location-specific, so a date valid in Delhi may differ slightly in Chennai or Kolkata. Published lists also follow different regional panchang traditions. Always confirm the final date and lagna time with your family pandit for your city.