Choosing a wedding date is one of the first big decisions a family makes once an engagement is settled, and for households that follow the Lala Ramswaroop Panchang, that decision usually starts with the Vivah Muhurat list. This guide lays out every auspicious marriage date in Lala Ramswaroop Marriage Dates in 2026, month by month, with the Nakshatra and exact time window for each — based on standard Vedic Panchang calculations, the same principles a family priest uses to fix a Lagna.
Thirty-nine auspicious windows fall across eight months of 2026, with a complete gap from August through October due to Chaturmas — we explain exactly when that starts and ends further down, since it’s the single detail most families get wrong when planning around this period.
Understanding Vivah Muhurat
A Vivah Muhurat isn’t a day picked at random — it’s a specific window chosen because the Moon’s Nakshatra, the Tithi, and the positions of Guru (Jupiter) and Shukra (Venus) all align favourably at once. Pandits refer to this screening process as Panchang Shuddhi, ruling out combinations known to be unfavourable and keeping only genuinely auspicious windows. This is also why a Muhurat often has both a start and end time rather than covering a full day — the favourable Nakshatra may only be active for part of the day, sometimes running past midnight into the next date.
Marriage Dates: January – March 2026
| Date | Time Window | Nakshatra |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 14 | 9:25 AM – 4:33 PM | Anuradha |
| Jan 23 | 5:28 AM – 3:16 PM | Uttara Bhadrapada |
| Jan 28 | 7:48 AM – 1:23 PM | Rohini |
| Feb 2–3 | 3:22 PM – 7:43 AM | Magha |
| Feb 5–6 | 1:52 PM – 1:06 PM | Hasta |
| Feb 8 | 1:37 PM – 6:31 PM | Swati |
| Feb 12–13 | 3:12 AM – 5:42 AM | Moola |
| Feb 19–20 | 10:21 AM – 4:08 AM | Uttara Bhadrapada |
| Feb 21 | 2:31 AM – 7:21 AM | Revati |
| Feb 25–26 | 4:11 PM – 1:41 AM | Mrigashirsha |
| Mar 10 | 3:10 AM – 7:55 AM | Anuradha |
| Mar 13–14 | 10:41 PM – 1:12 AM | Uttara Ashadha |
February carries the most Muhurat windows of any month in 2026 — seven separate dates spread across twelve calendar days.
Marriage Dates: April – June 2026
| Date | Time Window | Nakshatra |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 19 | 7:05 PM – 9:58 PM | Rohini |
| Apr 20–21 | 6:45 PM – 3:00 AM | Mrigashirsha |
| Apr 26 | 6:43 AM – 10:57 AM | Magha |
| Apr 27 | 11:48 AM – 12:05 PM | Uttara Phalguni |
| Apr 29 | 6:39 AM – 10:22 AM | Hasta |
| May 3 | 6:34 AM – 12:57 PM | Anuradha |
| May 13–14 | 6:23 AM – 1:51 AM | Uttara Bhadrapada |
| May 17–18 | 4:29 PM – 11:11 PM | Rohini |
| May 22 | 4:38 PM – 7:34 PM | Magha |
| May 24–26 | 7:01 PM – 6:13 AM | Uttara Phalguni |
| May 27–28 | 10:38 PM – 6:24 PM | Swati |
| Jun 1–2 | 9:38 AM – 6:09 AM | Moola |
| Jun 4 | 2:00 PM – 6:11 PM | Uttara Ashadha |
| Jun 10 | 3:28 PM – 10:46 PM | Revati |
| Jun 19 | 12:36 AM – 7:30 AM | Magha |
| Jun 24 | 6:09 AM – 9:38 PM | Swati |
| Jun 26–27 | 9:45 AM – 6:10 AM | Anuradha |
Marriage Dates: July 2026 — The Last Window Before Chaturmas
| Date | Time Window | Nakshatra |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 6–7 | 4:11 PM – 3:55 AM | Uttara Bhadrapada |
| Jul 16 | 10:22 AM – 2:05 PM | Magha |
These are the only two Muhurat dates available in July, and they’re the last before the wedding season pauses for the rest of the summer and autumn. Families with a date in mind for early-to-mid July should treat venue booking as time-sensitive.
Why August, September and October Have No Muhurat
This is the detail that trips up a lot of families: Chaturmas isn’t a one-month pause, it’s a full three. Devshayani Ekadashi falls on July 25, 2026, the day Lord Vishnu is believed to enter Yoga Nidra, and Chaturmas continues from there until Devutthana Ekadashi on November 20, 2026. Since Vishnu’s blessing is considered essential for any Shubh Karya, weddings, engagements, and Griha Pravesh are avoided for the entire stretch — which is exactly why August, September, and October carry zero Muhurat dates on the 2026 calendar. The list picks up again only from the third week of November, once Chaturmas lifts.
Marriage Dates: November – December 2026 — Season Resumes
| Date | Time Window | Nakshatra |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 19–20 | 8:26 PM – 8:30 AM | Uttara Bhadrapada |
| Nov 20–21 | 8:02 PM – 7:28 AM | Uttara Bhadrapada |
| Nov 25–26 | 7:33 AM – 7:17 AM | Rohini |
| Dec 2–3 | 12:22 PM – 12:24 AM | Uttara Phalguni |
| Dec 3 | 12:34 PM – 11:52 PM | Hasta |
| Dec 5 | 1:18 AM – 7:43 AM | Swati |
| Dec 11–12 | 4:34 PM – 3:36 AM | Uttara Ashadha |
November opens with back-to-back Uttara Bhadrapada windows on the 19th and 20th — the first real opportunity for a wedding once Chaturmas lifts, so expect halls in that window to book up early.
Which Nakshatras Are Best for Marriage
Not all 27 Nakshatras are considered favourable for a wedding. Rohini, Mrigashirsha, Magha, Uttara Phalguni, Hasta, Swati, Anuradha, Uttara Bhadrapada, and Revati recur throughout this year’s list, each carrying a different quality — Rohini for prosperity and fertility, Swati for balance and independence, Hasta for skill, and Uttara Bhadrapada for depth of commitment. Uttara Bhadrapada and Magha appear most often across 2026, giving families extra flexibility if their preferred month has limited options.
Kundali Matching: Why a General List Isn’t the Final Word
A year-wide Muhurat list is a starting point, not a final answer — these dates are calculated at a general Panchang level and don’t account for the specific horoscopes of the bride and groom. Guna Milan (Ashtakoot matching) checks eight separate factors between two Kundlis and can rule a date in or out even when it looks favourable on a general calendar. It’s also worth checking for Guru or Shukra Tara Vedh, since a weak planetary period can affect specific dates within an otherwise good month. Always have a family pandit confirm a shortlisted date against both partners’ Kundli before booking a venue.
Tips for Planning Your Wedding
- Book early for February and June: these months carry the most Muhurat windows, and popular venues fill up fastest around them.
- Treat July as a narrow window: with only two dates before Chaturmas, vendors for early-to-mid July can get scarce quickly.
- Confirm overnight Muhurat windows carefully: several dates above run past midnight into the next calendar date — check with your pandit exactly which portion your family intends to use.
- Keep a backup date: since Kundali matching can eliminate a date after the fact, shortlist two or three options from the same month before booking.
2026 Vivah Muhurat at a Glance
- January: 3 dates
- February: 7 windows (busiest month)
- March: 2 dates
- April: 5 dates
- May: 6 dates
- June: 6 dates
- July: 2 dates (last before Chaturmas)
- August–October: No Muhurat (Chaturmas)
- November: 3 dates (season resumes Nov 19)
- December: 4 dates
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are there no wedding dates from August to October 2026? Chaturmas begins with Devshayani Ekadashi on July 25, 2026, and continues until Devutthana Ekadashi on November 20, so Shubh Karya is avoided for the full three months, not just one.
Which month has the most wedding dates in 2026? February, with seven separate Muhurat windows spread across twelve calendar days.
When does wedding season resume after Chaturmas? The first Muhurat falls on November 19–20, 2026, under Uttara Bhadrapada Nakshatra.
Is Kundali matching necessary even if a date is on this list? Yes. This list reflects general Panchang calculations; Guna Milan checks compatibility specific to the bride and groom and can affect which date suits them best.
Can I download the Lala Ramswaroop Marriage Dates 2026 PDF for free? Yes, the PDF version covering the same month-wise dates, timings, and Nakshatra details in this article is available to download free of charge, with no login required.
Conclusion
2026 offers thirty-nine Vivah Muhurat windows across eight months, with February and June the most flexible, July narrowing to just two dates before Chaturmas, and the season resuming in earnest from November 19 onward. This Lala Ramswaroop Marriage Dates in 2026 guide gives you a single, accurate reference to shortlist your date — just confirm the final choice against your Kundli with a qualified pandit before booking your venue.