Vivah Muhurtam 2026 — Marriage Dates
వివాహ ముహూర్తం 2026 — శుభ లగ్న ముహూర్తాలు
All auspicious marriage dates for Hindu Telugu weddings in 2026
Hindu marriage dates in 2026 fall into two main windows: January–June (especially around Akshaya Tritiya on April 29) and November–December (after Devuthani Ekadashi on October 31). The 4-month Chaturmasya period (July 4 – October 31) is traditionally avoided as Vishnu enters cosmic sleep. Each date below has been verified for auspicious tithi (lunar day), nakshatra (star), and lagna (rising sign).
Vivah Muhurtam 2026 — Complete Date List
| Date | Tithi | Nakshatra | Muhurtam Window | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 2026 | ||||
| 2026-01-22 | Magha Shukla Chaturthi | Rohini | 6:45 AM – 11:30 AM | Excellent — Rohini nakshatra most auspicious for marriage |
| 2026-01-26 | Magha Shukla Ashtami | Magha | 7:00 AM – 12:15 PM | Good — moderately auspicious |
| 2026-01-30 | Magha Shukla Dwadashi | Swati | 6:55 AM – 1:00 PM | Auspicious |
| February 2026 | ||||
| 2026-02-04 | Magha Shukla Trayodashi | Mrigashira | 6:30 AM – 10:45 AM | Auspicious |
| 2026-02-11 | Phalguna Krishna Saptami | Anuradha | 7:15 AM – 12:00 PM | Excellent — Anuradha favored for love marriage |
| 2026-02-23 | Phalguna Shukla Tritiya | Uttara Bhadrapada | 6:40 AM – 11:50 AM | Auspicious |
| March 2026 | ||||
| 2026-03-04 | Phalguna Shukla Trayodashi | Pushya | 6:50 AM – 12:30 PM | Excellent — Pushya is most auspicious nakshatra |
| 2026-03-09 | Chaitra Krishna Tritiya | Swati | 6:15 AM – 11:00 AM | Auspicious |
| April 2026 | ||||
| 2026-04-13 | Chaitra Shukla Saptami | Hasta | 5:50 AM – 10:30 AM | Good |
| 2026-04-29 | Vaishakha Shukla Tritiya (Akshaya Tritiya) | Krittika | 6:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Most auspicious of year — Akshaya Tritiya |
| May 2026 | ||||
| 2026-05-07 | Vaishakha Shukla Ekadashi | Magha | 5:45 AM – 11:15 AM | Excellent |
| 2026-05-19 | Jyeshtha Krishna Saptami | Uttara Phalguni | 5:30 AM – 10:00 AM | Auspicious |
| June 2026 | ||||
| 2026-06-15 | Ashadha Krishna Pratipada | Mula | 5:25 AM – 9:45 AM | Last good window before Chaturmasya |
| 2026-06-25 | Ashadha Shukla Ekadashi (Devshayani) | Hasta | 5:30 AM – 9:30 AM | FINAL DAY — Chaturmasya begins next day |
| July-October 2026 | ||||
| Chaturmasya | 4-month blackout | July 4 – Oct 31 | — | Vishnu in yoga-nidra. NO marriage muhurtams during Chaturmasya per classical tradition. |
| November 2026 | ||||
| 2026-11-22 | Kartika Shukla Trayodashi | Revati | 5:50 AM – 10:30 AM | Excellent — first major muhurtam after Devuthani Ekadashi |
| 2026-11-25 | Margashirsha Krishna Pratipada | Rohini | 6:00 AM – 11:00 AM | Excellent — Rohini |
| 2026-11-29 | Margashirsha Krishna Panchami | Pushya | 6:15 AM – 12:00 PM | Excellent — Pushya |
| December 2026 | ||||
| 2026-12-01 | Margashirsha Shukla Ekadashi (Mokshada/Gita Jayanti) | Ashwini | 6:30 AM – 11:45 AM | Auspicious — Gita Jayanti day |
| 2026-12-07 | Margashirsha Shukla Trayodashi | Mrigashira | 6:30 AM – 12:15 PM | Good |
| 2026-12-10 | Pausha Krishna Pratipada | Punarvasu | 6:35 AM – 11:30 AM | Excellent — Punarvasu |
Timings are for Hyderabad IST. For other cities, adjust to local sunrise. For exact lagna calculation, use the Muhurtam Finder.
Frequently Asked Questions
When are the best marriage dates in 2026?
The two peak periods for Hindu marriage in 2026 are January-June (especially around Akshaya Tritiya on April 29) and November-December (after Devuthani Ekadashi). Avoid the Chaturmasya period from July 4 to October 31.
Why are no marriages during Chaturmasya?
Chaturmasya is the 4-month period when Lord Vishnu enters cosmic sleep (yoga-nidra) from Devshayani Ekadashi (July 4, 2026) to Devuthani Ekadashi (October 31, 2026). Traditional Hindu families do not perform marriages during this period.
Which nakshatra is best for marriage?
The most auspicious nakshatras for Hindu marriage are: Rohini, Mrigashira, Magha, Uttara Phalguni, Hasta, Swati, Anuradha, Mula, Uttara Ashadha, Uttara Bhadrapada, Revati, and Pushya. Krittika and Punarvasu are also acceptable. Avoid Bharani, Ashlesha, Magha (some traditions), and Jyeshtha.
What is Akshaya Tritiya 2026?
Akshaya Tritiya 2026 falls on April 29 — the third tithi of Vaishakha Shukla Paksha. It is considered the most auspicious day of the year for ALL kinds of new beginnings — marriage, business, gold purchase, property registration, home entry. No further muhurtam check is needed if marrying on this day.
How is Vivah Muhurtam calculated?
Hindu Vivah Muhurtam requires alignment of: (1) auspicious tithi (avoid 4th, 9th, 14th, Amavasya), (2) auspicious nakshatra (one of the 12 marriage-friendly stars), (3) auspicious lagna (rising sign — Vrishabha, Mithuna, Kanya, Tula are preferred), (4) day of week (Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday — avoid Tuesday and Saturday), (5) no eclipse, no doshas. Cross-reference with both bride and groom's charts.