Choosing a wedding date is usually the first big decision once an engagement is settled, and in many North Indian homes that decision starts with the wall Panchang. If you are searching for Babu Lal Chaturvedi Calendar Marriage Dates in 2026, there is one thing worth knowing straight away: it is mid-October, so most of this year’s wedding muhurats have already passed. This guide focuses on what is still ahead, which is eleven auspicious dates between 21 November and 12 December 2026, and then explains how the rest of the year was structured and what the early-2027 season looks like.
How This Guide Relates to the Printed Babu Lal Chaturvedi Panchang
The Babu Lal Chaturvedi Panchang is one of the printed Hindu almanacs that Drik Panchang lists among India’s well-known published Panchangs, alongside Kalnirnay, Thakur Prasad and others. This page is an independent companion, not a copy of the printed edition. The dates below are calculated for New Delhi using widely published muhurat rules. A printed Panchang may list a slightly different set of dates, because publishers apply their own rule sets and use their own reference city. If your printed calendar and this page disagree on a date, ask your family priest which rule set to follow. A priest’s confirmation is the final word.
Remaining Marriage Dates in 2026 (New Delhi)
| Date | Day | Muhurat Window | Nakshatra |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 November | Saturday | 6:48 AM to 12:08 AM (22 Nov) | Uttara Bhadrapada, Revati |
| 24 November | Tuesday | 11:25 PM to 6:51 AM (25 Nov) | Rohini |
| 25 November | Wednesday | 6:51 AM to 6:52 AM (26 Nov) | Rohini, Mrigashira |
| 26 November | Thursday | 6:52 AM to 5:48 PM | Mrigashira |
| 2 December | Wednesday | 10:32 AM to 6:57 AM (3 Dec) | Uttara Phalguni |
| 3 December | Thursday | 6:57 AM to 10:55 AM, then 11:04 PM to 6:58 AM (4 Dec) | Uttara Phalguni, Hasta |
| 4 December | Friday | 6:58 AM to 10:23 AM | Hasta |
| 5 December | Saturday | 11:50 AM to 6:59 AM (6 Dec) | Swati |
| 6 December | Sunday | 6:59 AM to 7:42 AM | Swati |
| 11 December | Friday | 3:05 AM to 7:04 AM (on 12 Dec) | Uttara Ashadha |
| 12 December | Saturday | 7:04 AM to 3:29 AM (13 Dec) | Uttara Ashadha |
A few notes on reading this table. Several windows run past midnight into the next calendar date, so ask your priest exactly which portion your ceremony will use. The 11 December entry is really an early-morning window on the 12th. And 21 November is Tulsi Vivah day, so temples and priests are busy, which makes booking early even more important. Some older or differently calculated lists show 19 or 20 November as the first date. Since Chaturmas does not end until Devutthana Ekadashi on 20 November, calendars that follow the standard rule start on 21 November.
How 2026’s Wedding Calendar Was Structured
The reason 2026 felt so unusual for wedding planners is that several restricted periods stacked up. This table shows when ceremonies were and were not traditionally held.
| Period | Status | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 to 14 January | Mostly closed | Kharmas (Sun in Sagittarius) ends on Makar Sankranti, 14 January |
| 15 January to 14 March | Open | Main winter season (some Panchangs list fewer January dates than others) |
| 15 March to 14 April | Closed | Kharmas (Sun in Pisces) |
| 15 April to 16 May | Open | Spring wedding window |
| 17 May to 15 June | Closed | Adhik Maas, the extra lunar month |
| 16 June to 24 July | Open | Late June and early July dates |
| 25 July to 20 November | Closed | Chaturmas, plus Pitru Paksha before Navratri |
| 21 November to 15 December | Open | Post-Chaturmas season, the dates in the table above |
| 16 December to 14 January 2027 | Closed | Kharmas (Sun in Sagittarius) |
Why Adhik Maas, Chaturmas and Kharmas Matter
Adhik Maas (17 May to 15 June 2026). This extra lunar month is added every few years to keep the lunar calendar aligned with the solar year. It is considered highly meritorious for worship and charity, but weddings, engagements and housewarmings are traditionally avoided during it. This is why calendars that follow the standard rules show no wedding dates in the second half of May or the first half of June 2026. If a list you are looking at shows dates in that window, treat it with caution.
Chaturmas (25 July to 20 November 2026). From Devshayani Ekadashi to Devutthana Ekadashi, Lord Vishnu is believed to be in yogic sleep, and major auspicious ceremonies are paused. In 2026 this stretch is a full four months, which is why August, September and October carry no muhurats at all.
Kharmas. The two periods when the Sun passes through Sagittarius and Pisces are known as Kharmas, and weddings are not held in them. In 2026 these ran from 15 March to 14 April and will run again from 16 December to 14 January 2027.
How a Marriage Date Is Chosen
A Vivah muhurat is not a random date. Panchang calculators screen each day for several conditions at once, a process pandits call Panchang Shuddhi. The common checks are:
- The Moon’s nakshatra must be one of the favourable ones for marriage.
- The Sun’s sign must be one where weddings are permitted, which is why Kharmas is excluded.
- Venus and Jupiter must not be combust, meaning too close to the Sun to be considered strong.
- Certain yogas and karanas that are considered unfavourable, including Vishti (Bhadra) karana, are ruled out.
- Calendar restrictions such as Adhik Maas, Chaturmas and Pitru Paksha are excluded.
Because a favourable nakshatra may be active for only part of a day, a muhurat is usually a time window rather than a whole date, and it can run past midnight.
Which Nakshatras Are Considered Best for Marriage
Rohini, Mrigashira, Magha, Uttara Phalguni, Hasta, Swati, Anuradha, Mula, Uttara Ashadha, Uttara Bhadrapada and Revati are the nakshatras most commonly accepted for weddings. Each is traditionally associated with a different quality: Rohini with growth and prosperity, Hasta with skill and care, Swati with independence and balance, and Uttara Phalguni and Uttara Bhadrapada with steady commitment. These associations are part of astrological tradition rather than guarantees, and the list is a starting filter, not a final verdict.
Looking Ahead: Early 2027 Marriage Dates
Since a Panchang year spans two English years, here is what the opening months of 2027 look like for New Delhi. These follow the same rules as the table above.
| Month (2027) | Marriage Dates | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| January | 15, 18, 19, 20, 24, 26, 27, 30, 31 | Season reopens on Makar Sankranti, 15 January |
| February | 2, 3, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 21, 25, 26, 27, 28 | Busiest month of the early-2027 season |
| March | 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 14 | Closes on 14 March |
| 15 March to 14 April | None | Kharmas (Sun in Pisces) |
| April | 18, 19, 21, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28 | Season resumes after Kharmas |
A handful of other dates appear on some published lists but did not hold up under independent calculation, so if your family has a date in mind that is not shown here, ask your priest whether it qualifies. Weddings also pause again for Chaturmas in mid-2027, so the early-2027 window is worth booking early.
Why a General List Is Not the Final Word
A year-wide muhurat list works at the level of the general Panchang. It does not account for the horoscopes of the bride and groom. Kundli matching (Ashtakoot or Guna Milan) compares eight factors between two charts and can rule a date in or out even when it looks perfect on a calendar. A family priest will also fix the exact Lagna, the moment within the window when the main rituals begin. The right order is to shortlist from a muhurat list, match the Kundlis, and only then book the venue.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the remaining marriage dates in 2026? 21, 24, 25 and 26 November, and 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 11 and 12 December 2026, based on standard Panchang rules for New Delhi.
Why are there no wedding dates from August to October 2026? Chaturmas runs from Devshayani Ekadashi (25 July) to Devutthana Ekadashi (20 November), and weddings are avoided for the whole period. October also falls partly in Pitru Paksha.
Why was there no wedding season from mid-May to mid-June 2026? Adhik Maas, the extra lunar month, ran from 17 May to 15 June, and weddings are traditionally avoided during it.
When does the wedding season reopen after December 2026? On 15 January 2027, after Makar Sankranti ends the December-January Kharmas.
Why does my printed Panchang show different dates from this page? Panchang publishers apply different rule sets (for example, how they treat Venus and Jupiter combustion or particular yogas) and calculate for different reference cities. Small differences are normal. Confirm the final date with your priest.
Is it necessary to match Kundlis if a date appears on this list? Yes. This list is general. Kundli matching and the priest’s choice of Lagna are what make a date right for a specific couple.
Does Tulsi Vivah on 21 November count as a wedding date? Tulsi Vivah is the symbolic wedding of Tulsi and Vishnu and marks the start of the season. 21 November also carries a muhurat window for human weddings, but it is a busy day for priests and venues.
Can I rely on this page for my booking? Use it to shortlist. Confirm the final date and time with a qualified priest or astrologer before you book a venue or print invitations.