Wedding Muhurat Nov-Dec 2026: All Dates and Planning Checklist
Drik Panchang lists 4 wedding muhurat dates in November and 7 in December 2026. Here are the timings, the gap periods, and a planning checklist for families and vendors.
The winter wedding season of 2026 opens after Devuthani Ekadashi, with Drik Panchang listing 4 vivah muhurat days in November (21, 24, 25 and 26) and 7 in December (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 11 and 12) before the Kharmas pause begins in mid-December. This guide gives you every date with timings and nakshatra, explains why some weeks have no muhurat, and includes a planning checklist for families and a booking guide for wedding businesses.
Key Takeaways
- November 2026 muhurat dates (New Delhi, Drik Panchang): 21, 24, 25 and 26 November.
- December 2026 muhurat dates: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 11 and 12 December. After 16 December, the solar month is considered inauspicious for weddings until mid-January.
- Devuthani Ekadashi falls on 20 November and Tulsi Vivah on 21 November 2026, which marks the traditional start of the season.
- Only 11 dates across two months means venues, caterers and pandits book early. Weekend dates (21 November, 5 and 6 December, 12 December) will be the most contested.
- Muhurat timings vary by city and by family tradition. Confirm the final date and time with your family purohit.
Updated October 2026. Dates and times are for New Delhi from Drik Panchang; local panchangs may differ.
Wedding Muhurat November–December 2026: Quick Answer
| Date | Day | Muhurat window (New Delhi) | Nakshatra |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Nov 2026 | Saturday | 6:48 AM to 12:08 AM (22 Nov) | Revati |
| 24 Nov 2026 | Tuesday | 11:25 PM to 6:52 AM (25 Nov) | Rohini |
| 25 Nov 2026 | Wednesday | 6:52 AM to 6:52 AM (26 Nov) | Rohini, Mrigashira |
| 26 Nov 2026 | Thursday | 6:52 AM to 5:47 PM | Mrigashira |
| 2 Dec 2026 | Wednesday | 10:32 AM to 6:58 AM (3 Dec) | Uttara Phalguni |
| 3 Dec 2026 | Thursday | 6:58 AM to 10:53 AM, and 11:03 PM to 6:59 AM (4 Dec) | Uttara Phalguni, Hasta |
| 4 Dec 2026 | Friday | 6:59 AM to 10:22 AM | Hasta |
| 5 Dec 2026 | Saturday | 11:48 AM to 7:00 AM (6 Dec) | Swati |
| 6 Dec 2026 | Sunday | 7:00 AM to 7:42 AM | Swati |
| 11 Dec 2026 | Friday | 3:04 AM to 7:04 AM (12 Dec) | Uttara Ashadha |
| 12 Dec 2026 | Saturday | 7:04 AM to 3:27 AM (13 Dec) | Uttara Ashadha |
Source: Drik Panchang marriage dates 2026, New Delhi. Times after midnight belong to the next calendar date, shown in brackets. Note that 11 December’s window starts at 3:04 AM, meaning the early hours of 12 December by the clock; Indian panchangs count the day from sunrise to sunrise, which is why it is listed under 11 December.
Why the Season Starts After Devuthani Ekadashi
In many Hindu traditions, weddings are not held during Chaturmas, the four months when Lord Vishnu is believed to be in yogic sleep. Chaturmas ends on Devuthani (Prabodhini) Ekadashi in Kartik month, and the next day many families perform Tulsi Vivah, the symbolic marriage of the tulsi plant to Lord Vishnu in his Shaligram form. Only after this do families begin fixing wedding dates.
| Event | 2026 date | Significance for weddings |
|---|---|---|
| Devuthani (Prabodhini) Ekadashi | Friday, 20 November | End of Chaturmas |
| Tulsi Vivah | Saturday, 21 November | Traditional start of the wedding season |
| Guru Nanak Jayanti / Kartik Purnima | Tuesday, 24 November | Public holiday in many states; plan travel |
| Kharmas begins | Mid-December (Sun enters Dhanu rashi) | Weddings paused until Makar Sankranti |
Drik Panchang’s Tulsi Vivah 2026 page gives Saturday, 21 November, with Dwadashi tithi from 6:31 AM on 21 November to 4:56 AM on 22 November in New Delhi. Some Vaishnava calendars observe Devuthani Ekadashi on 21 November rather than 20 November, so families following that tradition should check with their purohit.
The Gaps: Dates With No Muhurat
Couples are often surprised to find whole weeks without a single auspicious date. According to Drik Panchang’s 2026 listing for New Delhi:
- 1–20 November: Chaturmas still in force.
- 22–23 November: no muhurat listed.
- 27–30 November: no auspicious nakshatra on 27–29 November; an inauspicious yoga affects 30 November.
- 1 and 7–10 December: affected by inauspicious yoga or karana.
- 13–15 December: no auspicious nakshatra.
- 16–31 December: inauspicious solar month (Kharmas / Dhanu Sankranti period).
The practical effect is a short, crowded season. With 11 listed dates across two months and only four of them on Saturdays or Sundays, demand will concentrate on a handful of days.
Regional differences
Muhurat calculations depend on location, sunrise and the tradition your family follows. South Indian, Bengali, Odia, Gujarati and Marathi calendars may list slightly different dates and timings, and some communities consider additional factors such as the bride’s and groom’s horoscopes. Use this table to shortlist dates, then let your family priest finalise the exact lagna for the pheras or the main ceremony.
How to Choose Between the 11 Dates
Once your purohit confirms which dates suit the couple’s horoscopes, practical factors usually decide the final pick. Here is how the dates compare on the things families tend to care about most.
| Date group | Advantages | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|
| 21 November (Saturday) | Weekend, long daytime window, the day of Tulsi Vivah | First date of the season, so demand will be very high |
| 24–26 November (Tue–Thu) | Three days in a row, good for multi-day functions; long windows on 25 November | 24 November is Guru Nanak Jayanti, a holiday with processions and traffic changes in many cities |
| 2–4 December (Wed–Fri) | Weekday rates may be easier to negotiate; daytime windows on 3 and 4 December | Guests need leave from work; 4 December window ends at 10:22 AM |
| 5–6 December (Sat–Sun) | Weekend, long window from 5 December afternoon | 6 December window ends at 7:42 AM, so most ceremonies will fall on 5 December night |
| 11–12 December (Fri–Sat) | Last weekend before Kharmas; long window on 12 December | Peak demand for vendors finishing the season; colder nights in North India |
Guest travel and weather
If many guests are travelling, book train and flight tickets as soon as the date is fixed, because the wedding season overlaps with winter holiday travel in December. In North India, late-night and early-morning ceremonies in December can be very cold, and fog can delay trains and flights. In South and West India, the weather is usually milder, but outdoor venues still need a rain or wind backup. Share a simple travel note with guests listing the venue address, nearest station or airport, local transport options and the expected end time of each function. It saves dozens of phone calls in the final week.
Wedding Planning Checklist: Working Backwards From the Date
If your wedding is in this season, you are already inside the main planning window. Here is a realistic timeline.
| Time before wedding | Tasks |
|---|---|
| 8–12 weeks | Finalise date with purohit; book venue, caterer, decorator, photographer; fix budget |
| 6–8 weeks | Send save-the-dates; book hotel rooms for guests; order outfits and jewellery; book mehendi artist and makeup |
| 4–6 weeks | Send invitations; book band, DJ, ghodi or baraat vehicles; confirm pandit and puja samagri list |
| 2–4 weeks | Final outfit fittings; finalise menu tasting; confirm guest count; plan transport |
| 1 week | Reconfirm every vendor by phone; prepare payment schedule; pack for each function |
| After the wedding | Register the marriage; update documents where needed; settle vendor balances |
A short vendor checklist
- Get every booking in writing with date, time, inclusions, payment schedule and cancellation terms.
- Ask whether quoted prices include GST and service charges.
- Confirm what happens if the muhurat time is late at night, such as overtime charges for the venue, band or photographer.
- For outdoor winter functions in North India, plan heaters, lighting and a fog or cold-wave backup.
- Keep one family member as the single point of contact for vendors.
Late-night and early-morning muhurats
Several windows this season fall at night, such as 24 November from 11:25 PM and 11 December from 3:04 AM. Many families hold the reception or sangeet in the evening and the pheras at the muhurat time. If you choose such a date, tell guests clearly, arrange transport home, and confirm that your venue’s permitted hours and any local noise rules allow the ceremony at that time.
Budget Planning: Where the Money Goes
Every family’s budget is different, so rather than invent averages, use proportions to plan. Many planners suggest drafting a split like the one below and then adjusting for your priorities.
| Category | Typical share to plan for | Ways to save |
|---|---|---|
| Venue and catering | Largest share | Weekday muhurat, fewer functions, combined mehendi and sangeet |
| Clothes and jewellery | Significant | Rent outfits for secondary functions; reuse family jewellery |
| Decor and lighting | Moderate | Seasonal flowers, venue’s in-house decor packages |
| Photography and video | Moderate | Book one team for all functions; limit hours |
| Invitations and gifts | Smaller | Digital invites; meaningful but simple return gifts |
| Contingency | 10% of total | Keep it untouched until the last week |
Weekday dates such as 25 or 26 November, or 2, 3 or 4 December, may be easier to book and sometimes cheaper, because the Saturday and Sunday dates will be in heavy demand.
For Wedding Businesses: Making the Most of a Short Season
If you run a caterer, decorator, photography studio, boutique, banquet hall or travel service, the 2026 winter season is compressed. That means pricing, staffing and communication need planning now.
Practical steps
- Publish your available dates on your website and Google Business Profile, and update them weekly. Couples searching “wedding venue near me” want to know if you are free on 5 December.
- Set clear pricing for peak dates and say so upfront. Hidden surcharges cause disputes and bad reviews.
- Staff for back-to-back days. 2–6 December has five consecutive muhurat days. Arrange extra staff, transport and backup equipment.
- Offer off-date packages for functions that do not need a muhurat, such as engagements, haldi, mehendi and receptions, on the gap days.
- Collect reviews after each event while the experience is fresh.
For example, a banquet hall in Indore might fill all four weekend muhurat dates by early November, then market the gap days (22–23 November, 7–10 December) for receptions and engagement ceremonies at a lower rate. That keeps staff busy and helps families on a tighter budget.
Customer communication template
Namaste [Name], thank you for considering us for your wedding. For the 2026 season we have availability on [dates]. Our package for [service] includes [inclusions] at Rs [amount] including GST. A 25% advance confirms the date; the balance is due [terms]. Cancellation terms are attached. Please confirm your muhurat time with your purohit so we can plan staffing. Regards, [Business name, phone].
Marriage Registration After the Wedding
A religious ceremony is valid, but registering your marriage gives you a certificate that makes passports, visas, bank nominations, insurance and name changes much simpler. Registration is handled by state governments, usually through the sub-registrar or marriage registrar’s office and increasingly online. Documents typically include age and address proof of both partners, photographs, wedding invitation or photographs, and witnesses. Requirements and fees differ by state and by the law under which you register, so check your state’s official portal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the wedding muhurat dates in November 2026?
Drik Panchang lists 21, 24, 25 and 26 November 2026 for New Delhi. Timings and nakshatras are in the table above.
What are the wedding muhurat dates in December 2026?
2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 11 and 12 December 2026, again for New Delhi. There are no listed muhurats from 16 December to the end of the month.
Why are there no wedding dates in late December 2026?
From mid-December the Sun enters Dhanu rashi, beginning Kharmas, a period traditionally considered unsuitable for weddings. It usually ends at Makar Sankranti in mid-January.
When does the 2026 wedding season start?
After Devuthani Ekadashi on 20 November and Tulsi Vivah on 21 November 2026. The first listed muhurat is 21 November.
Are muhurat timings the same in every city?
No. Timings depend on local sunrise and your family’s panchang. The dates here are for New Delhi; confirm the exact time for your city with your purohit.
Can we marry on a date not in the list?
Legally, yes; any date works for a civil or registered marriage. The muhurat list matters for families who follow traditional customs.
Shortlist, Confirm and Book This Month
Pick two or three dates from the table, ask your family purohit to confirm the best one for your horoscopes and city, and book your venue and caterer within the next few weeks. With only 11 auspicious dates and four of them on weekends, families who move first get their choice; those who wait will be choosing between weekday mornings and late-night pheras.
