Marriage Muhurat 2026 | विवाह मुहूर्त

Month-wise Shubh Muhurat 2026

महत्त्वाच्या सूचना / Notes

Why some months have no Marriage Muhurat?

January 2026 — Shukra Moodha: Venus (शुक्र) is traditionally treated as combust / weakened; many Marathi and broader Hindu traditions avoid weddings until Venus is clear. Even if a venue is free, priests often refuse January 2026.
August (Ashada / Shravana monsoon season): Ashadha and much of the heavy-monsoon wedding pause means halls may be available, but shubh muhurat lists are empty for ceremonial reasons — not only weather.
September — Pitru Paksha influence: The ancestral fortnight is reserved for pitru rites; auspicious ceremonies including weddings are avoided. Plan September 2026 for engagement logistics only if your priest agrees — not for the vivaah muhurat itself.
October — Navaratri: Sharadiya Navaratri leading to Vijayadashami is devoted to Devi worship; weddings are typically not scheduled. Dasara (21 Oct 2026) is excellent for other beginnings, but not for marriage in most traditions.

Practical next steps

Shortlist 2–3 open months from the grid above.
Share both birth details with your family astrologer for lagna.
Only then pay venue advances for a specific clock time.

For personalised dates based on your Kundali (birth chart), please consult a qualified astrologer. See also Disclaimer and full muhurat guide.

Marriage muhurat FAQ

Is Akshaya Tritiya automatically the best wedding day?

It is culturally popular and appears in our April open window, but lagna and kundali compatibility still matter. Popular days also mean scarce venues and higher prices.

Can we marry on Dasara?

Vijayadashami is excellent for many new beginnings, but October is closed for weddings on this muhurat list because of Navaratri customs. Ask your priest if your community is an exception — do not rely on this page alone.

Why is January empty if halls are available?

Shukra Moodha (Venus combustion) is a traditional block. Venue availability is a commercial fact, not a panchanga green light.

Do these dates include muhurat clock times?

No — only indicative civil dates. Clock-time lagna must be calculated personally.

Where should I read next?

Muhurat guide · Panchanga basics · month pages for open seasons (e.g. February, November).

गाइड / Guide

By HAPPYMYNDS Editorial · Updated July 2026 · For a full explainer see How to choose Marriage Muhurat.

What this 2026 list is (and is not)

Above are indicative shubh dates for wedding planning in Maharashtra traditions, referenced to Mumbai IST. A date on this list means many common panchanga filters treat that civil day as usable for विवाह — it does not replace matching both partners’ kundali, selecting a precise lagna (ascendant) window, or your family priest’s advice.

Before you book a hall, read the checklist in our Marriage Muhurat guide and confirm the final muhurat personally.

Static overview of open months (2026)

February — Many dates (5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 19–21, 24–26).
March — Early-month dates; Gudi Padwa falls on 19 March (plan around festival traffic).
April — Includes period around Akshaya Tritiya (20 April), widely preferred.
May & June — Summer windows; book venues early.
July — Limited dates before Ashadha influence (2, 3, 7, 9).
November — Post-Diwali dates (20, 25–27).
December — Year-end dates (2–4, 9–11, 14).

How to shortlist dates without wasting deposits

Pick two open months that suit both families’ travel (e.g. Feb and Apr, or Nov–Dec).
Share both birth details (date, time, place) with one trusted astrologer — not five conflicting WhatsApp forwards.
Ask for 2–3 candidate lagna windows (clock times), not only civil dates.
Only then pay hall / caterer advances tied to a specific day-part.
Re-check Rahu Kaal and local sunrise if the ceremony includes a morning exit or griha-style ritual the same day.

Educational background: How marriage muhurat selection works.

Closed months — planning alternatives

January, August, September, and October 2026 show no shubh vivaah dates on this list. Families sometimes schedule engagement (sakharpuda), venue scouting, or shopping then — but that is a family/priest decision, not an endorsement from this site. Do not assume a reception-only party makes an empty muhurat month “open.”