Vivah Muhurat 2026–27: Best Wedding Dates After Devutthana Ekadashi
For four months every year, Hindu wedding season goes quiet. From Devshayani Ekadashi in July to Devutthana Ekadashi in November, Lord Vishnu is believed to enter Yog Nidra — a period called Chaturmas — during which auspicious ceremonies like weddings are traditionally paused across most Hindu communities.
That pause ends the moment Devutthana Ekadashi arrives. In 2026, this falls around 20–21 November, and the moment it does, the wedding season reopens in full force. If you're planning a wedding, engagement, or any Vedic ceremony in the months ahead, here is your complete Vivah Muhurat 2026–27 guide — the auspicious dates, the Kharmas gap to avoid, and how to lock in the right muhurat for your own kundli.
Why Wedding Season Reopens After Devutthana Ekadashi
Devutthana Ekadashi (also called Prabodhini or Dev Uthani Ekadashi) marks the day Lord Vishnu is believed to awaken from his cosmic sleep. It's considered one of the most powerful Abujh (swayam siddha) muhurats — a day so inherently auspicious that weddings can proceed on it without detailed panchang verification, which is why it's one of the most in-demand wedding dates of the entire year.
Tulsi Vivah, the ceremonial marriage of the Tulsi plant to Lord Vishnu, is performed the same day or the day after — symbolically reopening the marriage season for everyone else.
Vivah Muhurat 2026: November & December Dates
Once Devutthana Ekadashi passes, a short but valuable window opens before winter's Kharmas (Malmas) period shuts things down again in mid-December.
| Month | Auspicious Vivah Muhurat Dates (2026) |
|---|---|
| November 2026 | 21, 24, 25, 26 |
| December 2026 | 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 11, 12 |
Why does December stop abruptly around the 16th?
From approximately 16 December 2026 to 14 January 2027, the Sun transits Sagittarius (Dhanu Rashi) — a period known as Dhanu Kharmas.
No Vedic weddings are performed during Kharmas, regardless of how good the tithi or nakshatra might otherwise look, so this entire month-long stretch is a hard no for vivah muhurat.
Vivah Muhurat 2027: January Dates (After Kharmas Ends)
Once Kharmas lifts on 14 January 2027, wedding season resumes immediately, and January turns into one of the most popular wedding muhurat months of the year.
| Month | Auspicious Vivah Muhurat Dates (2027) |
|---|---|
| January 2027 | 18, 19, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 30, 31 |
January's popularity comes from more than just the calendar — it's the first full month after Kharmas, the weather across most of North India is pleasantly cool, and it symbolically marks the "doorway" into a new calendar year, which many families see as an auspicious way to begin married life.
Note: Exact muhurat dates can vary slightly between panchang publishers depending on the calculation method, your city's sunrise/sunset, and regional traditions (Purnimant vs. Amanta calendars). The dates above reflect the most widely cited classical panchang dates for this window — always confirm your final date against a panchang calculated for your specific city, and ideally, against your own and your partner's kundli with a verified acharya near you.
A Date Alone Isn't Enough — Here's What Else Decides Your Muhurat
A date from a general list is only the first filter. A genuinely auspicious vivah muhurat also depends on:
- The wedding lagna — the rising sign at the exact moment of the pheras, calculated for your venue's specific coordinates, so the 7th house (marriage) and its lord are strong.
- Kundli matching (Guna Milan) — checking compatibility between the bride's and groom's charts across the 36 gunas, and screening for Mangal Dosha.
- Running dasha periods — ensuring neither partner is passing through a planetary period considered unfavorable for major life events.
- Venus (Shukra) status — weddings are avoided when Shukra Tara Asta (Venus in its "set" period) is active, regardless of the date otherwise looking favorable.
This is exactly why two families can look at the same printed muhurat list and still be told different dates by their respective acharyas — the list gives you the shortlist, not the final answer.
How to Choose Your Final Wedding Date
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Shortlist 3 dates, not 1.
Treat the muhurat list as a negotiation tool. Having 2–3 workable dates gives you flexibility around venue and vendor availability. -
Run a kundli match first.
Before locking any date, check Guna Milan compatibility between both charts — this can itself rule out or strongly favor certain dates. -
Confirm the lagna for your venue.
The same date can carry a different, more or less favorable lagna depending on where the ceremony physically takes place. -
Book your acharya early.
November, December, and January dates near Devutthana Ekadashi and after Kharmas are in extremely high demand — venues, priests, and vendors get booked out months in advance.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does wedding season start after Chaturmas in 2026?
Wedding season reopens with Devutthana Ekadashi, which falls around 20–21 November 2026, ending the four-month Chaturmas pause.
What are the Vivah Muhurat dates in November–December 2026?
The commonly cited dates are 21, 24, 25, and 26 November, followed by 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 11, and 12 December 2026, before Kharmas begins.
Why are there no wedding dates from mid-December to mid-January?
This period is Dhanu Kharmas (Malmas), when the Sun transits Sagittarius — roughly 16 December 2026 to 14 January 2027. Vedic weddings are not performed during this transit, regardless of the tithi.
What are the Vivah Muhurat dates in January 2027?
Commonly cited dates include 18, 19, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 30, and 31 January 2027, once Kharmas ends.
