Vehicle purchase dates in December 2028
3 favourable, 12 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.
3 days are favourable: Wednesday 6 December, then Wednesday 20 December and Friday 29 December. The earliest, Wednesday 6 December, has Krishna Panchami with Pushya nakshatra; its Abhijit Muhurat is 11:48–12:36 and Rahu Kaal 12:12–13:30.
← November 2028: 4 favourable, 10 mixedJanuary 2029: 0 favourable, 11 mixed →South India
- Friday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the karana - Saturday · Mixed
Krishna Pratipada · Rohini · Against: the weekday - Sunday · Mixed
Krishna Dwitiya · Mrigashira · Against: the nakshatra, the weekday - Monday · Mixed
Krishna Tritiya · Ardra · Against: the nakshatra, the weekday - Tuesday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the weekday, the tithi - Wednesday · Favourable
Krishna Panchami · Pushya - Thursday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the yoga - Friday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the yoga, the karana - Saturday · Mixed
Krishna Ashtami · Purva Phalguni · Against: the nakshatra, the weekday - Sunday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the weekday, the tithi - Monday · Avoid
Against: the weekday, the karana - Tuesday · Mixed
Krishna Ekadashi · Swati · Against: the nakshatra, the weekday - Wednesday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the yoga - Thursday · Avoid
Against: the tithi, the karana - Friday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the tithi, the yoga - Saturday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the weekday, the yoga - Sunday · Mixed
Shukla Dwitiya · Purva Ashadha · Against: the nakshatra, the weekday - Monday · Mixed
Shukla Tritiya · Uttara Ashadha · Against: the nakshatra, the weekday - Tuesday · Avoid
Against: the weekday, the tithi, the yoga - Wednesday · Favourable
Shukla Panchami · Dhanishta - Thursday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the yoga - Friday · Mixed
Shukla Saptami · Shatabhisha · Against: the nakshatra - Saturday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the weekday, the yoga - Sunday · Mixed
Shukla Ashtami · Uttara Bhadrapada · Against: the nakshatra, the weekday - Monday · Avoid
Against: the weekday, the tithi, the yoga - Tuesday · Mixed
Shukla Dashami · Ashwini · Against: the weekday - Wednesday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the karana - Thursday · Mixed
Shukla Dwadashi · Krittika · Against: the nakshatra - Friday · Favourable
Shukla Trayodashi · Rohini - Saturday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the weekday, the tithi - Sunday · Mixed
Shukla Purnima · Ardra · Against: the nakshatra, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Dec (Wed) | Krishna Panchami | Pushya | 11:48–12:36 | 12:12–13:30 |
| 20 Dec (Wed) | Shukla Panchami | Dhanishta | 11:54–12:42 | 12:18–13:36 |
| 29 Dec (Fri) | Shukla Trayodashi | Rohini | 11:59–12:47 | 11:05–12:23 |
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 (18 days) and the yoga (9 days).
The closest alternatives
| Date | Tithi | Nakshatra | Against |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Dec (Sat) | Krishna Pratipada | Rohini | the weekday |
| 22 Dec (Fri) | Shukla Saptami | Shatabhisha | the nakshatra |
| 26 Dec (Tue) | Shukla Dashami | Ashwini | the weekday |
| 28 Dec (Thu) | Shukla Dwadashi | Krittika | the nakshatra |
North India compared with South India
North India has 3 favourable and 12 mixed days this month; South India has 3 favourable and 12 mixed. Favourable in both regions: 6 December, 20 December and 29 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
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