New Delhi, India | January 31, 2026
According to Vedic astrology, marriage and other auspicious ceremonies are considered valid only when Guru (Jupiter) and Shukra (Venus) are in the rising phase (Uday). Along with the date, factors such as weekday, nakshatra, yoga, and lagna play a crucial role in determining a truly auspicious wedding muhurat.
Renowned astrologer Pandit Ajay Kaushik has shared the complete list of marriage muhurats for the year 2026, along with important details about Guru–Shukra Uday and Asta (rise and set) periods.
Guru–Shukra Uday & Asta: What Astrology Says
Pandit Ajay Kaushik explains that as per Jyotish Shastra, weddings and major auspicious rituals are prohibited when Guru or Shukra are in Asta (combust or set state).
Venus (Shukra) set: December 12, 2025 at 02:10 AM (East)
Venus (Shukra) rises: February 1, 2026 (Sunday) at 07:05 AM (West)
During this entire period, weddings and auspicious ceremonies were strictly prohibited. Hence, marriage muhurats in 2026 begin only after February 1, 2026.
Marriage Muhurat 2026: Month-wise Auspicious Wedding Dates
February 2026
Wednesday – February 4
Thursday – February 5
Tuesday – February 10
Friday – February 20
Saturday – February 21
Tuesday – February 24
Wednesday – February 25
Thursday – February 26
March 2026
Monday – March 9
Tuesday – March 10
Wednesday – March 11
Thursday – March 12
April 2026
Monday – April 20
Tuesday – April 21
Saturday – April 25
Sunday – April 26
Wednesday – April 29
Thursday – April 30
May 2026
Tuesday – May 5
Wednesday – May 6
Thursday – May 7
Friday – May 8
Sunday – May 10
Wednesday – May 13
🔔 Note: Purushottam Malmas will be observed from May 17 to June 15, during which marriages are prohibited.
June 2026 (Before Guru Asta)
Friday – June 19
Saturday – June 20
Tuesday – June 23
Wednesday – June 24
Friday – June 26
Saturday – June 27
Monday – June 29
July 2026
Wednesday – July 1
Friday – July 3
Saturday – July 4
Monday – July 6
Tuesday – July 7
Wednesday – July 8
Thursday – July 9
Saturday – July 11
🚫 Guru Asta Period: July 15 to August 9 (No weddings)
Chaturmas (Devshayani Ekadashi Period)
In Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan, marriages are permitted from July 25 to November 21, as per regional traditions.
August 2026
Thursday – August 13
Tuesday – August 18
Thursday – August 20
Saturday – August 22
Sunday – August 23
Monday – August 24
Tuesday – August 25
Saturday – August 29
Sunday – August 30
September 2026
Thursday – September 3
Friday – September 4
Saturday – September 5
Saturday – September 12
Sunday – September 13
Monday – September 14
Monday – September 21
🚫 Shukra Asta Period: October 12 to October 29 (No weddings)
November 2026
Monday – November 2
Tuesday – November 3
Tuesday – November 10
Wednesday – November 11
Thursday – November 12
Friday – November 13
Saturday – November 21
Sunday – November 22
Tuesday – November 23
Wednesday – November 25
Thursday – November 26
December 2026
Wednesday – December 2
Thursday – December 3
Friday – December 4
Saturday – December 5
Friday – December 11
Saturday – December 12
Important Astrology Advice for Marriage
Pandit Ajay Kaushik emphasizes that selecting a date alone is not sufficient. Horoscope matching, planetary dashas, lagna, and nakshatra compatibility of both bride and groom must be carefully analyzed to ensure a happy and prosperous married life.
While modern couples often choose dates based on convenience, astrology suggests that marriages performed during auspicious muhurats create long-lasting positive effects.
He advises parents and marriage-eligible individuals to plan weddings in advance using the 2026 muhurat calendar and perform rituals with proper Vedic procedures for harmony and prosperity.
