JupiterWiseBusiness launch dates in August 2026
2 favourable, 13 mixed and 16 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.
2 days are favourable: Monday 17 August, then Thursday 20 August. The earliest, Monday 17 August, has Shukla Panchami with Chitra nakshatra; its Abhijit Muhurat is 12:01–12:49 and Rahu Kaal 07:29–09:08.
← July 2026: 2 favourable, 14 mixedSeptember 2026: 1 favourable, 14 mixed →South India
- Saturday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the weekday, the karana, paksha - Sunday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the weekday, the tithi, the yoga, paksha - Monday · Mixed
Krishna Panchami · Uttara Bhadrapada · Against: the nakshatra, paksha - Tuesday · Mixed
Krishna Shashthi · Revati · Against: the nakshatra, the weekday, paksha - Wednesday · Avoid
Against: the yoga, paksha - Thursday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the yoga, paksha - Friday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the tithi, paksha - Saturday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the weekday, the yoga, the karana, paksha - Sunday · Mixed
Krishna Dwadashi · Mrigashira · Against: the nakshatra, the weekday, paksha - Monday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the yoga, paksha - Tuesday · Avoid
Against: the weekday, the tithi, the karana, paksha - Wednesday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the tithi, the yoga, paksha - Thursday · Mixed
Shukla Pratipada · Magha · Against: the nakshatra - Friday · Mixed
Shukla Dwitiya · Purva Phalguni · Against: the nakshatra - Saturday · Mixed
Shukla Tritiya · Uttara Phalguni · Against: the nakshatra, the weekday - Sunday · Avoid
Against: the weekday, the tithi, the karana - Monday · Favourable
Shukla Panchami · Chitra - Tuesday · Mixed
Shukla Shashthi · Swati · Against: the nakshatra, the weekday - Wednesday · Mixed
Shukla Saptami · Vishakha · Against: the nakshatra - Thursday · Favourable
Shukla Ashtami · Anuradha - Friday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the tithi, the yoga - Saturday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the weekday, the yoga - Sunday · Mixed
Shukla Ekadashi · Mula · Against: the nakshatra, the weekday - Monday · Mixed
Shukla Dwadashi · Purva Ashadha · Against: the nakshatra - Tuesday · Mixed
Shukla Trayodashi · Uttara Ashadha · Against: the nakshatra, the weekday - Wednesday · Avoid
Against: the tithi - Thursday · Avoid
Against: the yoga, the karana - Friday · Mixed
Krishna Pratipada · Shatabhisha · Against: the nakshatra, paksha - Saturday · Mixed
Krishna Dwitiya · Purva Bhadrapada · Against: the nakshatra, the weekday, paksha - Sunday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the weekday, the yoga, paksha - Monday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the tithi, the yoga, paksha
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug (Mon) | Shukla Panchami | Chitra | 12:01–12:49 | 07:29–09:08 |
| 20 Aug (Thu) | Shukla Ashtami | Anuradha | 12:00–12:48 | 14:02–15:40 |
Why the other days miss out
On the 29 other days that are not favourable, the reasons that come up most are the nakshatra (24 days), paksha (16 days) and the weekday (14 days).
The closest alternatives
| Date | Tithi | Nakshatra | Against |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Aug (Thu) | Shukla Pratipada | Magha | the nakshatra |
| 14 Aug (Fri) | Shukla Dwitiya | Purva Phalguni | the nakshatra |
| 19 Aug (Wed) | Shukla Saptami | Vishakha | the nakshatra |
| 24 Aug (Mon) | Shukla Dwadashi | Purva Ashadha | the nakshatra |
North India compared with South India
North India has 2 favourable and 13 mixed days this month; South India has 2 favourable and 13 mixed. Favourable in both regions: 17 August and 20 August.
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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