JupiterWiseVehicle purchase dates in December 2026
1 favourable, 13 mixed and 17 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 vehicle purchase is Thursday 31 December: Krishna Ashtami, with Hasta nakshatra. Its Abhijit Muhurat is 12:00–12:48; keep clear of Rahu Kaal at 13:41–14:59.
← November 2026: 1 favourable, 12 mixedJanuary 2027: 2 favourable, 9 mixed →South India
- Tuesday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the weekday, the yoga - Wednesday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the tithi - Thursday · Avoid
Against: the karana - Friday · Mixed
Krishna Ekadashi · Chitra · Against: the nakshatra - Saturday · Mixed
Krishna Dwadashi · Swati · Against: the nakshatra, the weekday - Sunday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the weekday, the yoga - Monday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the weekday, the tithi, the karana - Tuesday · Avoid
Against: the weekday, the tithi - Wednesday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the yoga - Thursday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the yoga - Friday · Mixed
Shukla Tritiya · Purva Ashadha · Against: the nakshatra - Saturday · Mixed
Shukla Tritiya · Uttara Ashadha · Against: the nakshatra, the weekday - Sunday · Avoid
Against: the weekday, the tithi, the karana - Monday · Avoid
Against: the weekday, the yoga - Tuesday · Mixed
Shukla Shashthi · Shatabhisha · Against: the nakshatra, the weekday - Wednesday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the yoga - Thursday · Mixed
Shukla Ashtami · Purva Bhadrapada · Against: the nakshatra - Friday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the tithi, the yoga - Saturday · Avoid
Against: the weekday, the yoga - Sunday · Avoid
Against: the weekday, the karana - Monday · Mixed
Shukla Dwadashi · Bharani · Against: the nakshatra, the weekday - Tuesday · Mixed
Shukla Trayodashi · Rohini · Against: the weekday - Wednesday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the karana - Thursday · Mixed
Krishna Pratipada · Ardra · Against: the nakshatra - Friday · Mixed
Krishna Dwitiya · Punarvasu · Against: the nakshatra - Saturday · Avoid
Against: the weekday, the yoga, the karana - Sunday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the weekday, the tithi, the yoga - Monday · Mixed
Krishna Panchami · Magha · Against: the nakshatra, the weekday - Tuesday · Mixed
Krishna Shashthi · Purva Phalguni · Against: the nakshatra, the weekday - Wednesday · Mixed
Krishna Saptami · Uttara Phalguni · Against: the nakshatra - Thursday · Favourable
Krishna Ashtami · Hasta
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec (Thu) | Krishna Ashtami | Hasta | 12:00–12:48 | 13:41–14:59 |
Why the other days miss out
On the 30 other days that are not favourable, the reasons that come up most are the nakshatra (22 days), the weekday (17 days) and the yoga (10 days).
The closest alternatives
| Date | Tithi | Nakshatra | Against |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Dec (Fri) | Krishna Ekadashi | Chitra | the nakshatra |
| 11 Dec (Fri) | Shukla Tritiya | Purva Ashadha | the nakshatra |
| 17 Dec (Thu) | Shukla Ashtami | Purva Bhadrapada | the nakshatra |
| 22 Dec (Tue) | Shukla Trayodashi | Rohini | the weekday |
North India compared with South India
North India has 1 favourable and 13 mixed days this month; South India has 1 favourable and 13 mixed. Favourable in both regions: 31 December.
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
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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