JupiterWiseBusiness launch dates in January 2026
1 favourable, 10 mixed and 20 days to avoid, from the public Panchang for North India (sunrise times for New Delhi (IST)). This is the calendar everyone shares; your own best dates depend on your chart.
The one favourable day for a business launch is Monday 26 January: Shukla Ashtami, with Ashwini nakshatra. Its Abhijit Muhurat is 12:09–12:57; keep clear of Rahu Kaal at 08:32–09:52.
← December 2025: 1 favourable, 13 mixedFebruary 2026: 0 favourable, 12 mixed →South India
- Thursday · Mixed
Shukla Trayodashi · Rohini · Against: the nakshatra - Friday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the tithi - Saturday · Mixed
Shukla Purnima · Ardra · Against: the nakshatra, the weekday - Sunday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the weekday, the yoga, paksha - Monday · Avoid
Against: the yoga, paksha - Tuesday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the weekday, the tithi, paksha - Wednesday · Mixed
Krishna Panchami · Purva Phalguni · Against: the nakshatra, paksha - Thursday · Mixed
Krishna Shashthi · Purva Phalguni · Against: the nakshatra, paksha - Friday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the karana, paksha - Saturday · Avoid
Against: the weekday, the yoga, paksha - Sunday · Avoid
Against: the weekday, the tithi, paksha - Monday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the tithi, paksha - Tuesday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the weekday, the yoga, the karana, paksha - Wednesday · Avoid
Against: the yoga, paksha - Thursday · Mixed
Krishna Dwadashi · Jyeshtha · Against: the nakshatra, paksha - Friday · Mixed
Krishna Trayodashi · Mula · Against: the nakshatra, paksha - Saturday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the weekday, the tithi, the yoga, paksha - Sunday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the weekday, the tithi, paksha - Monday · Avoid
Against: the yoga - Tuesday · Mixed
Shukla Dwitiya · Shravana · Against: the weekday - Wednesday · Avoid
Against: the yoga - Thursday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the tithi - Friday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the yoga - Saturday · Mixed
Shukla Shashthi · Uttara Bhadrapada · Against: the nakshatra, the weekday - Sunday · Mixed
Shukla Saptami · Revati · Against: the nakshatra, the weekday - Monday · Favourable
Shukla Ashtami · Ashwini - Tuesday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the weekday, the tithi - Wednesday · Mixed
Shukla Dashami · Rohini · Against: the nakshatra - Thursday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the karana - Friday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the yoga - Saturday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the weekday, the tithi, the yoga
Green-toned days are favourable, amber are mixed, red are best avoided. Hover or tap a day for its tithi, nakshatra and what counts against it.
- Favourable: Panchang factors support this day for a business launch.
- Mixed: Some factors support this day for a business launch, others don't — usable, but not the best choice.
- Avoid: Traditionally avoided for a business launch — a seasonal bar or unfavourable factor applies.
Favourable days
| Date | Tithi | Nakshatra | Abhijit | Rahu Kaal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jan (Mon) | Shukla Ashtami | Ashwini | 12:09–12:57 | 08:32–09:52 |
Why the other days miss out
On the 30 other days that are not favourable, the reasons that come up most are the nakshatra (23 days), paksha (15 days) and the weekday (13 days).
The closest alternatives
| Date | Tithi | Nakshatra | Against |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan (Thu) | Shukla Trayodashi | Rohini | the nakshatra |
| 3 Jan (Sat) | Shukla Purnima | Ardra | the nakshatra, the weekday |
| 20 Jan (Tue) | Shukla Dwitiya | Shravana | the weekday |
| 28 Jan (Wed) | Shukla Dashami | Rohini | the nakshatra |
North India compared with South India
North India has 1 favourable and 10 mixed days this month; South India has 1 favourable and 10 mixed. Favourable in both regions: 26 January.
What matters for a business launch
- • Pushya, Ashwini and Hasta favour beginnings
- • A strong 10th house and a supportive dasha lord matter more than the calendar alone
- • Start inside the day's Abhijit Muhurat
Find the best date for your own chart
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