Vivah Panchang 2026–27: Hindu Wedding Season Dates Overview
The Hindu wedding calendar doesn't run January-to-December — it runs season to season, with long auspicious stretches separated by Chaturmas and the Chaitra gap. Here's the complete 2026–27 picture: late-2026 dates, the three 2027 seasons, and how to use them for planning.
Late 2026: the current wedding season
November–December 2026 sits in Kartika and Margashirsha — the classic post-Diwali wedding months. Twelve dates pass the strict classical screen:
| Date | Day | Nakshatra | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2026 | Fri | Uttara Bhadrapada | Bhadra window in the day |
| Nov 25, 2026 | Wed | Rohini → Mrigashira | Muhurta in Mrigashira half |
| Nov 26, 2026 | Thu | Mrigashira → Ardra | Muhurta in Mrigashira half |
| Nov 30, 2026 | Mon | Magha | Bhadra window in the day |
| Dec 2, 2026 | Wed | Uttara Phalguni | Tithi changes mid-day |
| Dec 3, 2026 | Thu | Hasta | Bhadra window; tithi changes |
| Dec 9, 2026 | Wed | Jyeshtha → Mula | Muhurta in Mula half |
| Dec 10, 2026 | Thu | Mula | Clean date |
| Dec 23, 2026 | Wed | Mrigashira | Bhadra window in the day |
| Dec 28, 2026 | Mon | Magha → Purva Phalguni | Muhurta in Magha half |
| Dec 30, 2026 | Wed | Uttara Phalguni → Hasta | Muhurta in Hasta half |
| Dec 31, 2026 | Thu | Hasta → Chitra | Muhurta in Hasta half |
The 2027 wedding year at a glance
| Season | Dates | Count | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter 2027 | Jan 1 – Mar 31 | 22 | Peak season; book early |
| Spring gap | Apr 1 – 30 | 0 | Chaitra month — no weddings |
| Summer 2027 | May 20 – Jul 2 | 11 | Second season; hot weather |
| Chaturmas | Jul 14 – Nov 9 | 0 | Closed |
| Post-Diwali 2027 | Nov 10 – Dec 29 | 12 | Festive season; high demand |
Full month-by-month tables with tithi and nakshatra: Shubh Muhurat for Marriage 2027.
Planning by season
Winter (Jan–Mar 2027): 22 dates, the year's biggest window. January's dates cluster in the first three weeks; March closes at Holi (Mar 22). Book now — winter venues in Delhi, Jaipur, and Udaipur sell out a year ahead.
Summer (May–Jul 2027): 11 dates. Fewer options, but better venue availability and pricing. Note Akshaya Tritiya (May 8) — the swayamsiddha muhurta — though its tithi is kshaya (daytime-only) this year.
Post-Diwali (Nov–Dec 2027): 12 dates starting November 10, the day after Dev Uthani Ekadashi reopens the season. The most festive window — and the most competitive for vendors.
The two gaps, explained
April 2027 — Chaitra. The entire lunar month is Chaitra, excluded by the classical texts. Use April for engagement ceremonies, venue hunting, and shopping instead.
August–October 2027 — Chaturmas. Dev Shayani (Jul 14) to Dev Uthani (Nov 9). No classical muhurta exists here; plan around it.
Booking timeline: when to lock what
| When | Action |
|---|---|
| 12+ months out | Fix the season (winter 2027 = peak); shortlist venues for Jan/Feb or Nov/Dec |
| 9–12 months out | Book venue + pandit for peak dates (Jan 15–29, Nov 10–15, Dec 13–29) |
| 6–9 months out | Finalize the exact date from our tables; send save-the-dates |
| 3–6 months out | Vendors (photo, catering, decor) — May–June dates still have good availability here |
| 1–3 months out | Fix the exact lagna (ceremony hour) with your pandit for your city |
| 2 weeks out | Reconfirm the lagna window; check for Bhadra overlap at your hour |
Money tip: May–June and early-July dates typically cost 15–30% less for venues than January/December peaks — the panchangam is equally valid; only the weather differs.
Frequently asked questions
Can we marry in April 2027 if our pandit allows?
Some regional traditions are lenient about Chaitra, and a strong lagna can override the month. But the classical position is clear — if your family follows the standard panchanga, pick another month.
Which 2027 dates are best for a destination wedding?
Winter dates (Jan 8, 15, 20, 27; Dec 13, 20, 29) combine good weather with clean panchangam. Avoid May–June for outdoor Rajasthan/Gujarat venues.
How do we handle guests if we pick a weekday date?
Most 2027 muhurat dates are weekdays (the classical screen prefers Mon/Wed/Thu/Fri). Consider an evening lagna so guests can travel the same day — verify it in the muhurta finder.
Dates computed with Swiss-Ephemeris-parity astronomy (Lahiri ayanamsa), classical Muhurta Chintamani filters. Verify against a published panchangam; fix the exact lagna in our free muhurta finder.
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