Vivah Dates 2026: When Will the Wedding Season Begin After Kharmas?

The new year 2026 has begun, but according to the Hindu calendar, auspicious wedding ceremonies cannot start immediately. At present, Kharmas is in effect—a period during which all major auspicious activities such as marriage, mundan, housewarming, and thread ceremony are considered inauspicious.

Kharmas ends every year after Makar Sankranti, when the Sun transits from Sagittarius to Capricorn. In 2026, Kharmas will conclude on January 14, following which people usually expect the wedding season to begin. However, this year, even after Makar Sankranti, couples will have to wait a little longer for marriage muhurats.

Let us take a detailed look at how many auspicious wedding dates are available in 2026, which months are favorable, and why weddings are not possible in certain months.

Only 8 Out of 12 Months Have Wedding Muhurats in 2026

Astrological calculations reveal that wedding muhurats will be available in only 8 months of 2026, while January, August, September, and October will remain completely free of marriage dates.

In total, 59 auspicious wedding muhurats are available throughout the year. These dates are spread across different months depending on planetary positions, Venus rise and set, Kharmas, and Chaturmas.

Why No Weddings in January 2026?

Although Kharmas ends in mid-January, there are no wedding muhurats in January 2026. The primary reason is that Venus (Shukra)—the planet associated with love, marriage, and luxury—remains combust (asta) during this period. Venus rises only in February, making January unsuitable for weddings.

Month-Wise Wedding Dates in 2026

February 2026: Maximum Wedding Muhurats

February is the most favorable month with 12 auspicious wedding dates:
5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 19, 20, 21, 24, 25, and 26

March 2026: Limited Time Before Kharmas Returns

March offers 8 wedding dates:
2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 11, and 12

From March 15, the Sun enters Pisces, marking the beginning of Kharmas again, which will last until April 14.

April 2026: Wedding Season Resumes

After Kharmas ends on April 14, the wedding season resumes. April has 8 auspicious dates:
15, 20, 21, 25, 26, 27, 28, and 29

May 2026: Favorable for Summer Weddings

May also has 8 wedding muhurats:
1, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 13, and 14

June 2026: Despite Heat, Dates Are Available

Even though June brings extreme heat and humidity, 8 wedding dates are considered auspicious:
21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, and 29

July 2026: Fewer Dates Due to Monsoon

July has only 4 auspicious dates:
1, 6, 7, and 11

August to October 2026: No Weddings Due to Chaturmas

From July 25, Chaturmas begins. During this period, Lord Vishnu is believed to be in yogic sleep, making marriages and auspicious events forbidden.
Hence, August, September, and October have no wedding muhurats.

November 2026: Weddings Resume After Dev Uthani Ekadashi

Chaturmas ends on November 20 (Dev Uthani Ekadashi). After this, 4 wedding dates are available:
21, 24, 25, and 26

December 2026: Year Ends With Multiple Muhurats

December has 7 auspicious wedding dates:
2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 11, and 12

Conclusion

Couples planning to marry in 2026 should carefully note that the wedding season is shorter and highly selective this year. Early planning and booking will be crucial due to limited dates and high demand.

Disclaimer

This article is based on astrological beliefs and Panchang calculations. Readers are advised to consult a qualified astrologer before finalizing wedding dates.