JupiterWiseVehicle purchase dates in May 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: Thursday 14 May, then Thursday 21 May. The earliest, Thursday 14 May, has Krishna Trayodashi with Revati nakshatra; its Abhijit Muhurat is 11:53–12:41 and Rahu Kaal 13:59–15:41.
← April 2026: 2 favourable, 13 mixedJune 2026: 3 favourable, 12 mixed →South India
- Friday · Mixed
Shukla Purnima · Swati · Against: the nakshatra - Saturday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the weekday, the yoga - Sunday · Mixed
Krishna Dwitiya · Anuradha · Against: the weekday - Monday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the weekday, the yoga - Tuesday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the weekday, the tithi - Wednesday · Mixed
Krishna Panchami · Mula · Against: the nakshatra - Thursday · Mixed
Krishna Shashthi · Purva Ashadha · Against: the nakshatra - Friday · Mixed
Krishna Shashthi · Uttara Ashadha · Against: the nakshatra - Saturday · Mixed
Krishna Saptami · Shravana · Against: the weekday - Sunday · Mixed
Krishna Ashtami · Dhanishta · Against: the weekday - Monday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the weekday, the tithi - Tuesday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the weekday, the yoga, the karana - Wednesday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the yoga - Thursday · Favourable
Krishna Trayodashi · Revati - Friday · Avoid
Against: the tithi, the karana - Saturday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the weekday, the tithi - Sunday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the weekday, the yoga - Monday · Mixed
Shukla Dwitiya · Mrigashira · Against: the nakshatra, the weekday - 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 weekday, the yoga - Tuesday · Mixed
Shukla Ekadashi · Hasta · Against: the weekday - Wednesday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 May (Thu) | Krishna Trayodashi | Revati | 11:53–12:41 | 13:59–15:41 |
| 21 May (Thu) | Shukla Shashthi | Pushya | 11:53–12:41 | 14:00–15:43 |
Why the other days miss out
On the 29 other days that are not favourable, the reasons that come up most are the nakshatra (23 days), the weekday (18 days) and the yoga (10 days).
The closest alternatives
| Date | Tithi | Nakshatra | Against |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 May (Fri) | Shukla Purnima | Swati | the nakshatra |
| 3 May (Sun) | Krishna Dwitiya | Anuradha | the weekday |
| 6 May (Wed) | Krishna Panchami | Mula | the nakshatra |
| 7 May (Thu) | Krishna Shashthi | 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: 14 May and 21 May.
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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