Choosing a wedding date is one of the first big decisions a Telugu family makes once an engagement is settled, and it usually starts with the Vivaha Muhurtham list. This guide lays out every auspicious marriage date in Telugu Marriage Dates in 2026, month by month, with the Nakshatram and exact time window for each — based on standard Telugu Panchangam calculations, the same principles a family purohit uses to fix a Lagnam.
Thirty-nine auspicious windows fall across eight months of 2026, with a complete gap from August through October due to Ashada Masam sliding into Chaturmasam — we explain exactly why further down, since it’s the detail most families get wrong when planning around this period.
Note: The timings below are general reference windows for a standard city and can shift by minutes to hours depending on your exact location. Confirm the precise Muhurtham for your city with a family purohit before finalising your date.
How to Download the Telugu Marriage Dates 2026 PDF (Free)
If you’d rather keep this year’s Muhurtham list saved on your phone than scroll through a webpage while comparing venue dates, you can download it as a PDF in a few quick steps: look for the download link on this page, usually placed just below the month-wise table; tap “Download PDF” and let it open in a new tab; save it to your device using the share icon on mobile or Ctrl+S/Cmd+S on desktop; and print it out to compare against venue availability with your family. Cross-check any shortlisted date against your own horoscope before booking, since a general list can’t account for individual Nakshatram compatibility. The download is free, with no login required.
Understanding Vivaha Muhurtham
A Vivaha Muhurtham isn’t a day picked at random — it’s a specific window chosen because the Moon’s Nakshatram, the Tithi, and the positions of Guru (Jupiter) and Shukra (Venus) all align favourably at once. Purohits refer to this screening process as Panchanga Shuddhi, ruling out combinations known to be unfavourable and keeping only genuinely auspicious windows. This is also why a Muhurtham often has both a start and end time rather than covering a full day — the favourable Nakshatram 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 | Nakshatram |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Muhurtham windows of any month in 2026 — seven separate dates spread across twelve calendar days.
Marriage Dates: April – June 2026
| Date | Time Window | Nakshatram |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Chaturmasam
| Date | Time Window | Nakshatram |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Muhurtham 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 Muhurtham
This is the detail that trips up a lot of families planning around mid-year: it isn’t only Ashada Masam that’s avoided — the entire Chaturmasam period that follows it carries no Vivaha Muhurtham either, and that’s a full three months, not one. Devashayana Ekadashi falls on July 25, 2026, the day Lord Vishnu is believed to enter Yoga Nidra, and Chaturmasam continues from there until Uttana Ekadashi in November. Since Vishnu’s blessing is considered essential for any Shubha Karyam, weddings, engagements, and Griha Pravesam are avoided for the entire stretch — which is exactly why August, September, and October carry zero Muhurtham dates on the 2026 calendar, not just the one month some shorter lists mention. The list picks up again only from the third week of November, once Chaturmasam lifts.
Marriage Dates: November – December 2026 — Season Resumes
| Date | Time Window | Nakshatram |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Chaturmasam lifts, so expect halls in that window to book up early.
Which Nakshatrams Are Best for Marriage
Not all 27 Nakshatrams 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.
Kundli Matching: Why a General List Isn’t the Final Word
A year-wide Muhurtham list is a starting point, not a final answer — these dates are calculated at a general Panchangam level and don’t account for the specific horoscopes of the bride and groom. Porutham (compatibility matching) checks several factors between two Jatakams 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 Balam, since a weak planetary period can affect specific dates within an otherwise good month. Always have a family purohit confirm a shortlisted date against both partners’ Jatakam before booking a venue.
Tips for Planning Your Wedding
- Book early for February and June: these months carry the most Muhurtham windows, and popular venues fill up fastest around them.
- Treat July as a narrow window: with only two dates before Chaturmasam, vendors for early-to-mid July can get scarce quickly.
- Confirm overnight Muhurtham windows carefully: several dates above run past midnight into the next calendar date — check with your purohit exactly which portion your family intends to use.
- Keep a backup date: since horoscope matching can eliminate a date after the fact, shortlist two or three options from the same month before booking.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are there no wedding dates from August to October 2026? Chaturmasam begins with Devashayana Ekadashi on July 25, 2026, and continues until Uttana Ekadashi in November, so Shubha Karyams are avoided for the full three months, not just one.
Which month has the most wedding dates in 2026? February, with seven separate Muhurtham windows spread across twelve calendar days.
When does wedding season resume after Chaturmasam? The first Muhurtham falls on November 19–20, 2026, under Uttara Bhadrapada Nakshatram.
Is horoscope matching necessary even if a date is on this list? Yes. This list reflects general Panchangam calculations; Porutham checks compatibility specific to the bride and groom and can affect which date suits them best.
Are these dates the same for 2027? No — Muhurtham dates are recalculated every year based on planetary positions, so 2027 will have its own separate list once the new Panchangam is published.
Can I download the Telugu Marriage Dates 2026 PDF for free? Yes, the PDF version covering the same month-wise dates, timings, and Nakshatram details in this article is available to download free of charge, with no login required.
Conclusion
2026 offers thirty-nine Vivaha Muhurtham windows across eight months, with February and June the most flexible, July narrowing to just two dates before Chaturmasam, and the season resuming in earnest from November 19 onward. This Telugu Marriage Dates in 2026 guide gives you a single, accurate reference to shortlist your date — just confirm the final choice against your Jatakam with a qualified purohit before booking your venue.