Wedding Muhurat Dates 2026-27: Every Auspicious Date From November to April
Weddings restart on November 21 after Devuthani Ekadashi. Here is the full list of vivah muhurat dates through April 2027, the two Kharmas pauses, and the weekend dates that will book out first.
Hindu weddings pause for Chaturmas, the four monsoon months that end on Devuthani Ekadashi. In 2026 that day falls on Friday, November 20, and the wedding season opens the very next day. From then until the end of April 2027, there are just under 50 auspicious dates, broken by two pauses when no muhurat is given.
This is the full list, month by month, so you can plan a wedding or a busy guest calendar.
Quick answer
- First date of the season: Saturday, November 21, 2026.
- Dates left in 2026: 11, ending on December 12.
- First pause (Kharmas): no dates from mid-December to January 14, 2027.
- January to mid-March 2027: about 28 dates, with February the busiest month.
- Second pause: no dates from March 15 to April 14, 2027.
- Late April 2027: nine more dates, from April 18 to 28.
Muhurat dates differ slightly by city and by panchang, and the exact time window depends on the couple's horoscopes. Treat this list as a starting point and confirm the final date with your family priest.
Which dates are left in November and December 2026?
These 11 dates come from a New Delhi panchang (Sanatan Bodh) and match other wedding-planning listings:
- November: Saturday 21, Tuesday 24, Wednesday 25, Thursday 26
- December: Wednesday 2, Thursday 3, Friday 4, Saturday 5, Sunday 6, Friday 11, Saturday 12
The weekend dates, November 21, December 5, December 6 and December 12, will be in the highest demand for venues, caterers and photographers. Some windows start late at night or run into the next morning, so check the hours, not just the day.
When is Kharmas, and why are there no weddings?
Kharmas is the month when the Sun moves through Dhanu (Sagittarius), and many families avoid weddings, griha pravesh and other new beginnings. It runs from Dhanu Sankranti in mid-December to Makar Sankranti on January 15, 2027. The same rule applies when the Sun is in Meena (Pisces), which creates the second pause from mid-March to mid-April 2027.
Not every community follows Kharmas, and South Indian calendars differ, so ask locally.
Which dates are available from January to March 2027?
January 2027 (9 dates): Friday 15, Monday 18, Tuesday 19, Wednesday 20, Sunday 24, Tuesday 26, Wednesday 27, Saturday 30, Sunday 31.
February 2027 (12 dates): Tuesday 2, Wednesday 3, Tuesday 9, Wednesday 10, Thursday 11, Sunday 14, Monday 15, Sunday 21, Thursday 25, Friday 26, Saturday 27, Sunday 28.
March 2027 (7 dates): Monday 1, Tuesday 2, Wednesday 3, Thursday 4, Tuesday 9, Wednesday 10, Sunday 14.
One date is disputed. Monday, February 22 appears on some panchangs, including Drik Panchang, but Sanatan Bodh's calculation leaves it out. If you are considering it, ask your priest.
January 26 is Republic Day, so traffic and some venues may be affected in Delhi. Holi falls on March 22, 2027, inside the second pause.
Which dates are there in April 2027?
After the Meena Kharmas ends, nine dates follow in quick succession: Sunday 18, Monday 19, Wednesday 21, Friday 23, Saturday 24, Sunday 25, Monday 26, Tuesday 27 and Wednesday 28. The April 24-25 weekend is likely to be the busiest of the spring.
How do families choose a muhurat?
A wedding muhurat is chosen from the panchang, the Hindu almanac that tracks the tithi (lunar day), nakshatra (lunar mansion), yoga and karana for each day. Dates are avoided when Venus or Jupiter is "combust" (too close to the Sun), during Chaturmas and Kharmas, and on certain inauspicious tithis.
The general lists above only look at the calendar. A priest then matches a date to the bride's and groom's horoscopes and fixes the lagna, the precise window for the pheras. That is why two families can end up with different "best" dates in the same month.
Planning tips for a short season
- Book the weekend dates first. Venues, decorators, make-up artists and photographers fill up months ahead for Saturdays and Sundays.
- Expect traffic. In big cities, dozens of weddings fall on the same evening. Plan guest travel and baraat timings around it.
- Check the hours. A late-night muhurat changes the whole schedule, from the reception to the photography.
- Shopping takes time. Custom bridal wear can take six to ten weeks. See our guide to this season's bridal and groom trends, and our Dhanteras 2026 gold buying guide for jewellery.
Related reading
Sources
This article draws on the following reporting. Dates are when each source was originally published.
- Sanatan Bodh: Vivah Muhurat: wedding dates November 2026 to April 2027 (New Delhi panchang)
- Hindu Blog: Marathi Vivah Muhurat in 2027: marriage dates
- Indian Wedding Planners: Hindu Wedding Dates 2026: November and December vivah muhurat left
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