Complete list of Shubh Vivah Muhurat dates for 2025 and 2026 — auspicious months, Nakshatra, and Tithi to avoid, plus how Hindu families select the right wedding date.
What is Vivah Muhurat?
In Hindu tradition, the wedding date and time — called Vivah Muhurat — is chosen carefully based on Vedic astrology. The word Muhurat means an auspicious time window, selected to align the ceremony with favourable planetary energies. Selecting the right Muhurat is considered one of the most important steps in wedding planning. Most Hindu families consult a family pandit or Jyotishi to finalise the date, time (Lagna), and any ritual timing for the ceremony.
How Muhurat is Determined
A Vivah Muhurat takes into account several factors: • Tithi (lunar day): Certain Tithis are considered auspicious for marriage — 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 10th, 11th, and 13th Tithis of the bright fortnight (Shukla Paksha) are generally preferred. Amavasya (new moon) and Purnima (full moon) are traditionally avoided. • Nakshatra (birth star): Auspicious Nakshatras for marriage include Rohini, Mrigashira, Magha, Uttara Phalguni, Hasta, Swati, Anuradha, Mula, Uttara Ashadha, Uttara Bhadra, and Revati. • Lagna (Ascendant at the time of ceremony): The Lagna for the wedding ceremony should be strong and ideally not afflicted by malefic planets. • Vara (day of the week): Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday are generally considered auspicious for weddings.
Months to Avoid in 2025–2026 (Kharmas)
Certain periods in the Hindu calendar are considered inauspicious for weddings: • Kharmas (Adhik Maas or Mal Maas): Extra months in the lunar calendar — no weddings are conducted during these periods • Shradh Paksha (Pitru Paksha): The 16-day period dedicated to ancestors in the month of Bhadrapada — no auspicious ceremonies • During a close family member's death anniversary (Sutak period) Your family pandit will have the complete Panchang for your specific regional calendar tradition.
Auspicious Marriage Months in 2025
Based on the Panchang, particularly favourable months for Vivah Muhurat in 2025 include: • January–February 2025: Strong Muhurat dates available before Holi season • April–May 2025: Post-Holi season with excellent Lagna options • June 2025: Late Jyeshtha into early Ashadha has good Muhurat windows • November–December 2025: Post-monsoon, highly auspicious for Vivah — traditionally one of the best wedding seasons Note: Exact dates, times, and suitability depend on the horoscopes of both individuals. Always consult a Jyotishi with the birth charts of both bride and groom.
Auspicious Marriage Months in 2026
Looking ahead to 2026: • January–February 2026: Magha season — traditionally highly auspicious for marriage in North India • April–May 2026: Excellent Muhurat options in Vaishakha and Jyeshtha months • November–December 2026: Another excellent wedding season post-monsoon VaidikVivah's Muhurat tool (at /muhurat) provides a list of upcoming Shubh Vivah dates with Tithi, Nakshatra, and Lagna information for reference.
🔑 Key Takeaways
- ✦ Vivah Muhurat is chosen based on Tithi, Nakshatra, Lagna, and day of week
- ✦ Shukla Paksha Tithis (2nd, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 10th, 11th, 13th) are generally preferred
- ✦ Kharmas and Shradh Paksha are inauspicious periods — no weddings during these times
- ✦ November–December and April–May are traditionally excellent wedding seasons in India
- ✦ Always confirm the final Muhurat with a Jyotishi using both partners' birth charts
🕉 This article is educational in nature. Vedic astrology is a traditional knowledge system — always consult a qualified Jyotishi for personalised guidance on your specific charts and circumstances.