Shubh Muhurat 2026 — Festivals & Auspicious Windows

Lohri

Punjabi harvest bonfire festival marking the end of winter.

Makar Sankranti / Pongal

Sun's transit into Capricorn (Makara); celebrated as Pongal in Tamil Nadu, Uttarayan in Gujarat.

Vasant Panchami

Saraswati Puja marking the onset of spring; auspicious for starting education.

February Vivah Muhurat

Multiple shubh vivah dates fall through February 2026 (5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 19, 20, 21, 24-26).

Maha Shivratri

The Great Night of Shiva, observed with fasting and a night-long vigil.

March Vivah Muhurat

A handful of dates before Chaitra Navratri begins on Mar 19; a limited window this year.

Holika Dahan

Bonfire ritual the evening before Holi, symbolising the triumph of good over evil.

Coincides with a total lunar eclipse in 2026

Holi

Festival of colours celebrating the arrival of spring.

Chaitra Navratri

Nine nights of Goddess Durga worship; also marks Gudi Padwa / Ugadi, the lunar new year.

Ram Navami

Birth anniversary of Lord Rama, observed on the ninth day of Chaitra Navratri.

Hanuman Jayanti

Birth anniversary of Lord Hanuman.

April Vivah Muhurat

Several auspicious dates cluster in late April (20, 21, 25-27, 29, 30).

Akshaya Tritiya

An Abujha (self-auspicious) day considered good for new ventures, gold purchase and weddings without a further muhurat check.

Buddha Purnima

Birth anniversary of Gautama Buddha, observed on Vaishakh Purnima.

Adhik Maas

Extra intercalary lunar month dedicated to Lord Vishnu.

No weddings, griha pravesh or other new-venture muhurat during this period

Raksha Bandhan

Celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters.

Shifted later than usual because of Adhik Maas

Krishna Janmashtami

Birth anniversary of Lord Krishna.

Ganesh Chaturthi

Ten-day festival honouring Lord Ganesha, ending on Anant Chaturdashi with visarjan.

Pitru Paksha

Fortnight for honouring ancestors; considered inauspicious for new beginnings and weddings.

Sharad Navratri

Nine nights of Durga worship in autumn, culminating in Dussehra.

Dussehra / Vijayadashami

Celebrates Lord Rama's victory over Ravana; marks the end of Navratri.

Sharad Purnima

Full moon night believed to have healing lunar rays; kheer is left out overnight.

Dhanteras

First day of the Diwali festivities, auspicious for buying gold and utensils.

Choti Diwali / Naraka Chaturdashi

Second day of Diwali, commemorating Krishna's victory over Narakasura.

Diwali / Lakshmi Puja

The festival of lights; Lakshmi Puja is performed in the evening for wealth and prosperity.

Govardhan Puja

Commemorates Krishna lifting Govardhan Hill to protect villagers.

Bhai Dooj

Final day of Diwali, celebrating the brother-sister bond.

November Vivah Muhurat

Wedding season opens right after Diwali; one of the busiest and most favoured months.

Chhath Puja

Ancient festival dedicated to the Sun God, primarily observed in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh.

Dev Diwali

Kartik Purnima, celebrated with diyas along riverbanks, especially in Varanasi.

December Vivah Muhurat

Considered the most favourable month overall, before Kharmas restrictions set in mid-month.