In the rich tapestry of Hindu traditions, marriage is not just a union of two souls but a sacred alliance blessed by the cosmos. Selecting the right date for this lifelong commitment is paramount, guided by the ancient wisdom of Vedic astrology. The concept of Shubh Vivah Muhurat—auspicious wedding timings—ensures that the ceremony aligns with favorable planetary positions, tithis (lunar days), nakshatras (lunar mansions), and yogas (auspicious combinations). These muhurats are meticulously calculated to avoid inauspicious periods like Shukra Asta (Venus combustion), Guru Asta (Jupiter combustion), and Adhik Maas (leaped months), paving the way for marital harmony, prosperity, and progeny.
For couples planning their big day in 2026, the year holds a bounty of promising dates, particularly clustered in the spring and early summer months, with a resurgence toward the year’s end. Drawing from reliable Panchang sources, these muhurats are tailored for locations like Bern, Switzerland, accounting for local time zones and daylight saving adjustments. Each window lasts at least five minutes, from sunrise to sunrise, but consulting a personalized astrologer for Lagna Shuddhi (ascendant purification) is advisable for the most precise timing.
This guide compiles the key Shubh Vivah Muhurat dates for 2026, highlighting the Gregorian dates, associated tithis, nakshatras, and muhurat windows. Whether you’re dreaming of a vibrant February ceremony or a cozy December affair, these selections promise celestial approval.
February 2026: The Dawn of Auspicious Unions
As winter fades, February 2026 emerges as a stellar month for weddings, with multiple dates under the influence of potent nakshatras like Anuradha and Uttara Bhadrapada, symbolizing devotion and stability.
- February 5 – Navami, Anuradha Nakshatra → 07:43 AM – 09:12 PM
- February 6 – Dashami, Anuradha → 07:40 AM – 11:59 PM
- February 8 – Ekadashi, Uttara Ashadha → 09:15 AM – 07:38 AM (Feb 9)
- February 10 – Navami, Anuradha → 07:43 AM – 09:12 PM
- February 12 – Ekadashi, Mula → 03:50 PM – 10:36 PM
- February 14 – Trayodashi, Uttara Ashadha → 01:46 PM – 10:48 PM
- February 19 – Tritiya, Uttara Bhadrapada → 04:22 PM – 07:26 AM (Feb 20)
- February 20 – Chaturthi, Revati → 07:26 AM – 09:21 PM
- February 21 – Panchami, Revati → 08:30 AM – 08:52 AM (next day)
- February 24 – Navami, Mrigashira → 07:18 AM – 07:16 AM (Feb 25)
- February 25 – Navami/Dashami, Mrigashira → 08:58 PM – 07:16 AM (Feb 26)
- February 26 – Dashami, Ardra → 07:16 AM – 07:41 AM (next day)
These early dates are ideal for couples seeking a fresh start, with Revati’s nurturing energy fostering emotional bonds.
March 2026: Blossoming Under Spring Stars
March brings a transitional vibe, perfect for outdoor festivities, with nakshatras like Swati and Anuradha emphasizing independence and loyalty.
- March 2 – Purnima, Magha → 09:16 AM – 01:25 PM + midnight slots
- March 3 – Pratipada, Uttara Phalguni → 03:09 AM – 04:22 AM (Mar 4)
- March 4 – Dwitiya, Uttara Phalguni → 06:50 AM – 06:55 AM (Mar 5)
- March 7 – Panchami, Swati → 06:59 AM – 02:34 AM (Mar 8)
- March 8 – Shashthi, Swati → 06:58 AM – 11:30 PM
- March 9 – Shashthi, Anuradha → 11:41 AM – 06:57 PM
- March 11 – Ashtami/Navami, Mula → 12:11 AM – 05:29 AM (Mar 12)
- March 12 – Navami, Mula → 07:02 AM – 06:59 AM (Mar 13)
April 2026: Peak Season for Celestial Blessings
April is a wedding hotspot, boasting the longest stretch of muhurats, driven by Rohini and Magha—nakshatras of growth and royalty.
- April 15 – Chaturdashi, Uttara Bhadrapada → 11:52 AM – 06:41 AM (Apr 16)
- April 20 – Chaturthi, Rohini → 06:34 AM – 02:19 PM
- April 21 – Panchami, Mrigashira → 06:32 AM – 09:01 AM
- April 25 – Dashami, Magha → 10:40 PM – 06:23 AM (Apr 26)
- April 26 – Ekadashi, Magha/Purva Phalguni → 06:23 AM – 04:57 PM
- April 27 – Dwadashi, Purva Phalguni → 05:48 PM – 06:06 PM (next day)
- April 28 – Trayodashi, Hasta → 05:34 PM – 06:18 AM (Apr 29)
- April 29 – Chaturdashi, Hasta → 06:18 AM – 05:22 PM
With nearly two weeks of options, April suits grand, flower-filled celebrations.
May 2026: Vibrant and Varied Choices
May’s warmth aligns with dynamic nakshatras like Mula and Uttara Ashadha, promising adventurous unions.
- May 1 – Purnima, Swati → 06:30 AM – 05:43 PM
- May 3 – Tritiya, Anuradha → 06:12 AM – 06:58 PM
- May 5 – Panchami, Mula → 06:08 AM – 12:24 PM
- May 6 – Shashthi, Mula/Uttara Ashadha → 06:07 AM – 03:16 PM
- May 7 – Shashthi, Uttara Ashadha → 03:16 PM – 08:51 AM (May 8)
- May 8 – Saptami, Uttara Ashadha → 06:05 AM – 06:04 AM (May 9)
- May 13 – Dwadashi, Revati → 05:25 PM – 05:56 AM (May 14)
- May 14 – Trayodashi, Revati → 05:56 AM – 01:29 PM
The full moon on May 1 is a romantic highlight for evening vows.
June 2026: Summer Solstice Serenity
June offers a beautiful cluster of dates around the summer solstice, with the gentle energies of Uttara Phalguni, Hasta, Swati, Anuradha, and Mula fostering deep emotional connections, loyalty, and spiritual harmony—perfect for serene garden or sunset ceremonies.
- June 21 – Saptami Tithi, Uttara Phalguni Nakshatra → Muhurat: 06:01 AM – 07:51 AM
- June 22 – Ashtami Tithi, Hasta Nakshatra → Muhurat: 07:01 AM – 05:36 AM (Jun 23)
- June 23 – Navami Tithi, Hasta/Chitra Nakshatra → Muhurat: 05:36 AM – 06:43 AM (Jun 24)
- June 24 – Dashami Tithi, Swati Nakshatra → Muhurat: 10:29 AM – 03:38 AM (Jun 25)
- June 26 – Dwadashi Tithi, Anuradha Nakshatra → Muhurat: 03:46 PM – 05:37 AM (Jun 27)
- June 27 – Trayodashi Tithi, Anuradha Nakshatra → Muhurat: 05:37 AM – 06:41 PM
- June 29 – Purnima Tithi, Mula Nakshatra → Muhurat: 12:46 PM – 12:33 AM (Jun 30)
A dreamy month for golden-hour vows under the endless summer sky.
July 2026: Gentle Farewell to the Wedding Season
As the monsoon clouds gather, July offers just a handful of precious dates — serene, intimate windows kissed by Uttara Bhadrapada, Revati, and Rohini nakshatras, bringing compassion, emotional depth, and lasting fertility to the union. These are the final Shubh Muhurats before the traditional four-month pause begins.
- July 1 – Dwitiya Tithi, Uttara Ashadha Nakshatra → Muhurat: 05:39 AM – 12:34 PM
- July 6 – Ashtami Tithi, Uttara Bhadrapada Nakshatra → Muhurat: 06:15 AM – 08:42 PM
- July 7 – Navami Tithi, Revati Nakshatra → Muhurat: 07:30 AM – 07:25 AM (Jul 8)
- July 11 – Trayodashi Tithi, Rohini Nakshatra → Muhurat: 09:15 PM – 05:58 AM (Jul 12)
Perfect for quiet, heartfelt ceremonies surrounded by lush greenery and the first scent of rain. After July 11, the next auspicious dates arrive only in mid-November. 🌿💍
November 2026: Festive Year-End Restart
After the long monsoon pause, November awakens the wedding season once more with the tender, nurturing embrace of Revati and the fertile, romantic glow of Rohini and Mrigashira nakshatras. These dates mark a joyful return of Shubh Muhurats, carrying the promise of renewal and deep emotional bonding—ideal for cozy autumn celebrations filled with warmth and light.
- November 20 – Dwadashi Tithi, Revati Nakshatra → Muhurat: 02:01 AM – 07:42 AM (Nov 21)
- November 21 – Dwadashi Tithi, Revati Nakshatra → Muhurat: 07:42 AM – 07:38 PM
- November 24 – Pratipada Tithi, Rohini Nakshatra → Muhurat: 06:55 PM – 07:47 AM (Nov 25)
- November 25 – Dwitiya Tithi, Mrigashira Nakshatra → Muhurat: 07:47 AM – 07:49 AM (Nov 26)
- November 26 – Tritiya Tithi, Mrigashira/Ardra Nakshatra → Muhurat: 07:49 AM – 01:17 PM
A magical reawakening of love under crisp golden skies—perfect for intimate, lantern-lit ceremonies that feel like the universe is smiling on your new beginning.
December 2026: Grand Finale Celebrations
December closes the year with a dazzling cascade of Shubh Muhurats, blessed by the royal grace of Uttara Phalguni, the skillful touch of Hasta, the breezy freedom of Swati, and the victorious resolve of Uttara Ashadha. These dates radiate prosperity, harmony, and triumph—perfect for lavish winter weddings shimmering with lights, flowers, and the promise of a glorious forever.
- December 2 – Navami/Dashami Tithi, Uttara Phalguni/Hasta Nakshatra → Muhurat: 07:56 AM – 06:23 AM (Dec 3)
- December 3 – Ekadashi Tithi, Hasta Nakshatra → Muhurat: 06:33 PM – 05:52 AM (Dec 4)
- December 4 – Dwadashi Tithi, Swati Nakshatra → Muhurat: 07:18 AM – 07:59 AM (Dec 5)
- December 5 – Trayodashi Tithi, Swati Nakshatra → Muhurat: 07:59 AM – 03:12 AM (Dec 6)
- December 6 – Chaturdashi Tithi, Swati/Vishakha Nakshatra → Muhurat: 07:55 AM – 07:50 AM (Dec 7)
- December 11 – Tritiya Tithi, Uttara Ashadha Nakshatra → Muhurat: 10:34 PM – 08:06 AM (Dec 12)
- December 12 – Chaturthi Tithi, Uttara Ashadha Nakshatra → Muhurat: 08:06 AM – 10:57 PM
End the year on a celestial high note—grand venues, twinkling fairy lights, and the warm glow of family blessings under a crisp winter sky. A truly magical way to step into forever.
In conclusion,
2026 offers over uspicious windows for Hindu weddings, blending tradition with timely convenience. As you choose your date, remember that the true magic lies in the love you share—let the stars merely illuminate your path. For bespoke consultations, reach out to a trusted astrologer. May your union be eternally blessed!
