JupiterWiseVehicle purchase dates in April 2026
2 favourable, 13 mixed and 15 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: Thursday 2 April, then Wednesday 29 April. The earliest, Thursday 2 April, has Krishna Pratipada with Hasta nakshatra; its Abhijit Muhurat is 12:00–12:48 and Rahu Kaal 13:58–15:32.
← March 2026: 1 favourable, 13 mixedMay 2026: 2 favourable, 13 mixed →South India
- Wednesday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the karana - Thursday · Favourable
Krishna Pratipada · Hasta - Friday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the yoga - Saturday · Mixed
Krishna Tritiya · Swati · Against: the nakshatra, the weekday - Sunday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the weekday, the yoga, the karana - Monday · Avoid
Against: the weekday, the tithi - Tuesday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the weekday, the yoga - Wednesday · Mixed
Krishna Shashthi · Mula · Against: the nakshatra - Thursday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the yoga - Friday · Mixed
Krishna Ashtami · Uttara Ashadha · Against: the nakshatra - Saturday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the weekday, the tithi - Sunday · Mixed
Krishna Dashami · Shravana · Against: the weekday - Monday · Mixed
Krishna Ekadashi · Dhanishta · Against: the weekday - Tuesday · Mixed
Krishna Dwadashi · Shatabhisha · Against: the nakshatra, the weekday - Wednesday · Mixed
Krishna Trayodashi · Purva Bhadrapada · Against: the nakshatra - Thursday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the tithi, the yoga - Friday · Avoid
Against: the tithi, the yoga - Saturday · Mixed
Shukla Pratipada · Bharani · Against: the nakshatra, the weekday - Sunday · Mixed
Shukla Tritiya · Krittika · Against: the nakshatra, the weekday - Monday · Avoid
Against: the weekday, the tithi - Tuesday · Mixed
Shukla Panchami · Mrigashira · Against: the nakshatra, the weekday - Wednesday · Mixed
Shukla Shashthi · Ardra · Against: the nakshatra - Thursday · Mixed
Shukla Saptami · Punarvasu · Against: the nakshatra - Friday · Avoid
Against: the yoga - Saturday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the weekday, the tithi, the yoga - Sunday · Mixed
Shukla Dashami · Magha · Against: the nakshatra, the weekday - Monday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the weekday, the karana - Tuesday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the weekday, the yoga - Wednesday · Favourable
Shukla Trayodashi · Hasta - Thursday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, 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 vehicle purchase.
- Mixed: Some factors support this day for a vehicle purchase, others don't — usable, but not the best choice.
- Avoid: Traditionally avoided for a vehicle purchase — a seasonal bar or unfavourable factor applies.
Favourable days
| Date | Tithi | Nakshatra | Abhijit | Rahu Kaal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Apr (Thu) | Krishna Pratipada | Hasta | 12:00–12:48 | 13:58–15:32 |
| 29 Apr (Wed) | Shukla Trayodashi | Hasta | 11:54–12:42 | 12:18–13:57 |
Why the other days miss out
On the 28 other days that are not favourable, the reasons that come up most are the nakshatra (22 days), the weekday (16 days) and the yoga (10 days).
The closest alternatives
| Date | Tithi | Nakshatra | Against |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Apr (Wed) | Krishna Shashthi | Mula | the nakshatra |
| 10 Apr (Fri) | Krishna Ashtami | Uttara Ashadha | the nakshatra |
| 12 Apr (Sun) | Krishna Dashami | Shravana | the weekday |
| 13 Apr (Mon) | Krishna Ekadashi | Dhanishta | the weekday |
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: 2 April and 29 April.
What matters for a vehicle purchase
- • Wednesday, Thursday and Friday are the traditional favourites
- • Choose Rohini, Pushya, Hasta, Anuradha or similar nakshatras
- • Avoid Rahu Kaal and Amavasya
Find the best date for your own chart
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