The 2026 Wedding Calendar: Best Months and Dates for a Grand Vivaha

In Hinduism, marriage is considered the most significant of the 16 Samskaras (sacramental rites). To ensure this once-in-a-lifetime event is conducted auspiciously and according to Vedic traditions, elements such as the Panchangam, Tithi (lunar day), Nakshatram (star), Lagnam, and auspicious timings are mandatory considerations. This is why high priority is given to selecting a Muhurtham when fixing a wedding date.

The year 2026 is expected to be highly favorable for weddings. Specifically, many auspicious dates are available before Devshayani Ekadashi and after Devutthana Ekadashi. As a result, wedding celebrations are likely to be in full swing throughout the year.

Monthly Wedding Muhurthams for 2026:

• February 2026: 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 19, 20, 21, 24, 25, 26
• March 2026: 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12
• April 2026: 15, 20, 21, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29
• May 2026: 1, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 13, 14
• June 2026: 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 29
• July 2026: 1, 6, 7, 11

The wedding rush will be most prominent until the first week of July. Following Devshayani Ekadashi, the Chaturmasam period begins, during which auspicious ceremonies are generally paused. Once Chaturmasam concludes and Devutthana Ekadashi passes, wedding dates will resume.

November 2026 Dates: November 21 (Saturday), 24 (Tuesday), 25 (Wednesday), 26 (Thursday), 27 (Friday), 30 (Monday)

December 2026 Dates: December 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13

According to the Panchangam, these dates are highly propitious for marriages. However, it is advised that those planning a wedding consult with scholars or astrologers alongside family members to verify the Lagnam, Gotram, and horoscopes to finalize the exact timing.