JupiterWiseBusiness launch dates in May 2026
1 favourable, 14 mixed and 16 days to avoid, from the public Panchang for South 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 Thursday 21 May: Shukla Shashthi, with Pushya nakshatra. Its Abhijit Muhurat is 11:53–12:41; keep clear of Rahu Kaal at 14:00–15:43.
← April 2026: 1 favourable, 14 mixedJune 2026: 2 favourable, 13 mixed →North India
- Friday · Mixed
Shukla Purnima · Swati · Against: the nakshatra - Saturday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the weekday, the yoga, paksha - Sunday · Mixed
Krishna Dwitiya · Anuradha · Against: the weekday, paksha - Monday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the yoga, paksha - Tuesday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the weekday, the tithi, paksha - Wednesday · Mixed
Krishna Panchami · Mula · Against: the nakshatra, paksha - Thursday · Mixed
Krishna Shashthi · Purva Ashadha · Against: the nakshatra, paksha - Friday · Mixed
Krishna Shashthi · Uttara Ashadha · Against: the nakshatra, paksha - Saturday · Mixed
Krishna Saptami · Shravana · Against: the weekday, paksha - Sunday · Mixed
Krishna Ashtami · Dhanishta · Against: the weekday, 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 nakshatra, the yoga, paksha - Thursday · Mixed
Krishna Trayodashi · Revati · Against: the nakshatra, paksha - Friday · Avoid
Against: the tithi, the karana, paksha - Saturday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the weekday, the tithi, paksha - Sunday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the weekday, the yoga - Monday · Mixed
Shukla Dwitiya · Mrigashira · Against: the nakshatra - Tuesday · Mixed
Shukla Tritiya · Ardra · Against: the nakshatra, the weekday - Wednesday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the yoga - Thursday · Favourable
Shukla Shashthi · Pushya - Friday · Mixed
Shukla Saptami · Ashlesha · Against: the nakshatra - Saturday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the weekday, the yoga, the karana - Sunday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the weekday, the tithi - Monday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the yoga - Tuesday · Mixed
Shukla Ekadashi · Hasta · Against: the weekday - Wednesday · Avoid
Against: the yoga - Thursday · Mixed
Shukla Trayodashi · Swati · Against: the nakshatra - Friday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the tithi, the yoga - Saturday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the weekday, the karana - Sunday · Mixed
Shukla Purnima · Anuradha · Against: the weekday
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 May (Thu) | Shukla Shashthi | Pushya | 11:53–12:41 | 14:00–15:43 |
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 (14 days).
The closest alternatives
| Date | Tithi | Nakshatra | Against |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 May (Fri) | Shukla Purnima | Swati | the nakshatra |
| 18 May (Mon) | Shukla Dwitiya | Mrigashira | the nakshatra |
| 22 May (Fri) | Shukla Saptami | Ashlesha | the nakshatra |
| 26 May (Tue) | Shukla Ekadashi | Hasta | the weekday |
South India compared with North India
South India has 1 favourable and 14 mixed days this month; North India has 1 favourable and 14 mixed. Favourable in both regions: 21 May.
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
This calendar is the same for everyone. The Muhurat Finder also checks your Chandra Bala, Tara Bala, the key house for the event and your dasha changes, and ranks the dates that suit you.
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