Short answer: the 2026–27 Hindu wedding season opens on 21 November 2026, after Chaturmas ends. November has four auspicious (shubh vivah) dates, December has seven, and the busiest stretch runs from mid-January to early March 2027. There are no muhurats from mid-December to mid-January (Kharmas), and the season closes again around 12 July 2027. Every date below is listed with its weekday, so you can see at a glance which ones fall on a weekend.
Dates are the vivah muhurats published by Drik Panchang, calculated for New Delhi. Muhurats shift by city and by family tradition, and your pandit will also match the date to your horoscopes. Use this list to shortlist, then confirm before you book a venue.
November and December 2026
Weddings resume after Dev Uthani Ekadashi, which ends Chaturmas. These are the first dates of the season, and venues in popular cities fill fastest for them.
| Date | Nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Sat, 21 Nov 2026 | Revati |
| Tue, 24 Nov 2026 | Rohini |
| Wed, 25 Nov 2026 | Rohini, Mrigashira |
| Thu, 26 Nov 2026 | Mrigashira |
| Wed, 2 Dec 2026 | Uttara Phalguni |
| Thu, 3 Dec 2026 | Uttara Phalguni, Hasta |
| Fri, 4 Dec 2026 | Hasta |
| Sat, 5 Dec 2026 | Swati |
| Sun, 6 Dec 2026 | Swati |
| Fri, 11 Dec 2026 | Uttara Ashadha |
| Sat, 12 Dec 2026 | Uttara Ashadha |
From 16 December 2026 to 14 January 2027 the sun is in Sagittarius (Dhanu), the period known as Kharmas, and no vivah muhurats are listed.
January to March 2027
| Month | Dates (weekday) |
|---|---|
| January 2027 | 15 (Fri), 18 (Mon), 19 (Tue), 20 (Wed), 24 (Sun), 26 (Tue), 27 (Wed), 30 (Sat), 31 (Sun) |
| February 2027 | 2 (Tue), 3 (Wed), 9 (Tue), 10 (Wed), 11 (Thu), 14 (Sun), 15 (Mon), 21 (Sun), 22 (Mon), 25 (Thu), 26 (Fri), 27 (Sat), 28 (Sun) |
| March 2027 | 1 (Mon), 2 (Tue), 3 (Wed), 4 (Thu), 9 (Tue), 10 (Wed), 14 (Sun) |
February is the fullest month of the season, with thirteen dates and four of them on a weekend. From mid-March to mid-April 2027 the sun is in Pisces (Meena), another Kharmas period with no listed muhurats.
April to July 2027
| Month | Dates (weekday) |
|---|---|
| April 2027 | 18 (Sun), 19 (Mon), 21 (Wed), 23 (Fri), 24 (Sat), 25 (Sun), 26 (Mon), 27 (Tue), 28 (Wed) |
| May 2027 | 4 (Tue), 7 (Fri), 9 (Sun), 13 (Thu), 14 (Fri), 15 (Sat), 16 (Sun), 17 (Mon), 18 (Tue), 19 (Wed), 20 (Thu), 21 (Fri), 22 (Sat), 23 (Sun), 24 (Mon), 25 (Tue), 30 (Sun), 31 (Mon) |
| June 2027 | 1 (Tue), 5 (Sat), 9 (Wed), 10 (Thu), 11 (Fri), 12 (Sat), 13 (Sun), 15 (Tue), 16 (Wed), 17 (Thu), 19 (Sat), 20 (Sun), 21 (Mon), 26 (Sat), 27 (Sun), 28 (Mon) |
| July 2027 | 1 (Thu), 7 (Wed), 8 (Thu), 9 (Fri), 11 (Sun), 12 (Mon) |
May and June 2027 have the most dates of the year, but they fall in the hottest months across north and central India. Couples who choose them usually pick indoor or hill-station venues, or keep the outdoor functions to the evening. Chaturmas begins around 13 July 2027, and the next season opens in November 2027.
How to choose between the dates
- Start with the venue, not the date. In Udaipur, Jaipur, Goa and the big metros, the most popular weekend muhurats are booked months ahead. Shortlist three dates and ask venues which they still have.
- Weekend dates cost more. A weekday muhurat often means better venue rates and more choice, but fewer guests who can take leave. For a multi-day wedding, a Friday to Sunday run is the usual compromise.
- Count back for your functions. The muhurat fixes the ceremony. Haldi, mehendi and sangeet sit on the days before it, so check that the venue is free for the whole run.
- Think about travel for outstation guests. Late December and long weekends push up flight and hotel prices. If many guests are travelling, a date away from holidays is kinder to them.
- Get the time, not just the date. A muhurat is a window within the day, and some fall late at night. Ask your pandit for the exact time before you plan the schedule around it.
Your timeline once the date is fixed
| When | What to do |
|---|---|
| As soon as the date is final | Book the venue and send a save-the-date, especially to guests who need to fly or take leave. |
| 8 to 10 weeks before | Finish the guest list, split it by side and by function, and lock the hotel room blocks. |
| 6 to 8 weeks before | Send the invitation with RSVP for each function. Most families now send it on WhatsApp. |
| 3 to 4 weeks before | Remind guests who have not replied, and give the caterer a first headcount per function. |
| The final week | Send venue directions, timings and any changes to everyone attending. |
A wedding website keeps all of this in one link: the date, each function with its timing and venue, and an RSVP for each. You can make one free on Wedence, and every new wedding gets every premium feature free for its first 10 days, including WhatsApp invitations and reminders. Disclosure: Wedence publishes this guide.
Frequently asked questions
When does the 2026 wedding season start?
The first vivah muhurat after Chaturmas is 21 November 2026, followed by 24, 25 and 26 November. December 2026 has seven dates, the last on 12 December.
Are there any wedding dates in late December 2026 or early January 2027?
No vivah muhurats are listed from 16 December 2026 to 14 January 2027, the Kharmas period when the sun is in Sagittarius. The first date of 2027 is 15 January.
Which month has the most wedding dates in 2027?
May 2027, with eighteen dates, followed by June with sixteen and February with thirteen. In the cooler months, February has the most.
Why do different websites list different muhurat dates?
Muhurats are calculated from a panchang for a particular place, and different traditions follow different panchangs. North Indian, Marathi, Bengali and South Indian calendars can differ by a day or more, and a pandit also checks the couple's horoscopes. Treat any published list as a starting point.
Do Muslim, Christian or Sikh weddings follow these dates?
No. These are Hindu vivah muhurats. Nikah, church and Anand Karaj dates are chosen by their own traditions and by the family, though many couples still plan around the same cooler months.
Sources
Vivah muhurat dates and nakshatras: Drik Panchang, calculated for New Delhi, checked on 17 October 2026 against two other published calendars. Confirm the date and time for your city with your pandit.
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