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Auspicious Hindu Wedding Dates in 2026 (Month-wise) — Your Ultimate Wedding Diary Guide
If 2026 is the year you tie the knot, consider this your all-in-one wedding diary. In this guide, we’ve curated the most auspicious Hindu wedding dates for 2026—organized month-wise for effortless planning. Drawing from the Hindu Panchang, we spotlight Shubh Vivah Muhurat windows aligned with favorable tithis and nakshatras, while flagging common doshas to avoid.
Whether you’re following North Indian, South Indian, or regional traditions, you’ll find a practical, easy-to-scan calendar to help you shortlist dates, sync families, and lock in venues and vendors at the right time. We’ve also packed in handy checklists, budgeting cues, and answers to popular FAQs so you can move from “Which date is best?” to “Save the date!” with total confidence. Let’s start mapping your perfect shaadi timeline—month by month.
January 2026
Popular auspicious dates: 1, 7, 10, 15, 23, 24, 25, 26
Why we love it: Cool weather, crisp light, velvet lehengas, and palace venues shine in Jan.
Venue vibes: Jaipur, Jodhpur, Shimla.
February 2026
Auspicious dates: 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 19, 20, 21, 24, 25, 26
Why we love it: Romance meets perfect weather; Valentine’s-weekend guests are thrilled.
Venue vibes: Udaipur, Kerala backwaters, Goa.
March 2026
Auspicious dates: 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12
Why we love it: Flowers, mild breeze, daytime pheras without the summer sizzle.
Venue vibes: Delhi, Hyderabad, Hampi; or Tuscan countryside for a destination pick.
April 2026
Auspicious dates: 15, 20, 21, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29
Why we love it: Sundowner pheras, poolside haldi, spring palettes.
Venue vibes: Rajasthan, Mahabalipuram, Andamans; Bali for tropical chic.
May 2026
Auspicious dates: 1, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 13, 14
Why we love it: Peak “family-is-free” season; hill-station escapes keep everyone comfy.
Venue vibes: Mussoorie, Ooty, Nainital; Maldives/Mauritius for beach vows.
June 2026
Auspicious dates: 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 29
Why we love it: Monsoon whispers; lush greens and moody, romantic photos.
Venue vibes: Coorg, Lonavala, Munnar; Bali for tropical drizzles and drama.
July 2026
Auspicious dates: 1, 6, 7, 11
Why we love it: Cosy indoor celebrations + rain-kissed couple portraits = underrated perfection.
August 2026
Popular auspicious dates: 1, 2, 8, 9, 20, 29
Why we love it: Festive season kick-off; families in full celebration mode.
Venue vibes: Chikmagalur, Kashmir, Jaipur.
September 2026
Popular auspicious dates: 1, 9, 10, 12, 19, 23, 30
Why we love it: Less rush, better vendor availability—quiet luxury month.
Venue vibes: Shillong, Darjeeling, Pondicherry; South Africa or Portugal for offbeat destinations.
October 2026
Popular auspicious dates: 9, 17, 25, 26, 30
Why we love it: Not too hot, not too cold; golden hour heaven for outdoor pheras.
Venue vibes: Jodhpur, Agra, Jim Corbett; Dubai or Greece for luxe settings.
November 2026
Auspicious dates: 21, 24, 25, 26
Other popular dates (high demand): 1, 7, 16, 18, 20
Why we love it: Peak big-fat-Indian-wedding energy and perfect weather.
Venue vibes: Udaipur, Pushkar, Goa; Malta or Istanbul for cross-continent charm.
December 2026
Auspicious dates: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 11, 12
Why we love it: Winter glam, cosy receptions, year-end party mood.
Venue vibes: Almost everywhere in India (except heavy-snow zones).
Quick Tips to Choose Your Perfect 2026 Shaadi Date
Check family calendars early: The most in-demand dates above go fastest; lock venues first.
Climate matters: Hill stations for May–June; desert palaces for Oct–Feb.
Vendor availability: If you want our photography services, ask us 2026 calendar now.
Destination logistics: Consider flight frequency and guest budgets before setting the date.
Astrology is personal: Panchang + your horoscopes = final call.
Heads-up: Dates below are compiled from online sources. Always cross-check your final muhurat with your family pandit and local panchang.
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