Wedding dates in July 2026
1 favourable, 5 mixed and 25 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 wedding is Wednesday 1 July: Krishna Dwitiya, with Uttara Ashadha nakshatra. Its Abhijit Muhurat is 12:00–12:48; keep clear of Rahu Kaal at 12:24–14:09.
← June 2026: 2 favourable, 11 mixedAugust 2026: 0 favourable, 0 mixed →South India
Seasonal bars in this month: Chaturmas, Jupiter asta. Days inside them are tagged Avoid.
- • Chaturmas rules out wedding dates on 25–31 July (7 days).
- • Jupiter asta rules out wedding dates on 15–31 July (17 days).
- Wednesday · Favourable
Krishna Dwitiya · Uttara Ashadha - Thursday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the yoga - Friday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the tithi, the yoga - Saturday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the weekday, the tithi - Sunday · Mixed
Krishna Panchami · Shatabhisha · Against: the nakshatra, the weekday - Monday · Mixed
Krishna Shashthi · Purva Bhadrapada · Against: the nakshatra, the tithi - Tuesday · Mixed
Krishna Saptami · Uttara Bhadrapada · Against: the weekday - Wednesday · Avoid
Against: the tithi, the yoga - Thursday · Mixed
Krishna Dashami · Ashwini · Against: the nakshatra - Friday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the tithi, the yoga - Saturday · Avoid
Against: the weekday, the tithi, the yoga - Sunday · Mixed
Krishna Trayodashi · Mrigashira · Against: the weekday, the tithi - Monday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the tithi - Tuesday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the weekday, the tithi - Wednesday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the yoga, Jupiter asta - Thursday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, Jupiter asta - Friday · Avoid
Against: the tithi, the yoga, Jupiter asta - Saturday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the weekday, Jupiter asta - Sunday · Avoid
Against: the weekday, the tithi, the yoga, Jupiter asta - Monday · Avoid
Against: Jupiter asta - Tuesday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the weekday, the tithi, the karana, Jupiter asta - Wednesday · Avoid
Against: the tithi, Jupiter asta - Thursday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, Jupiter asta - Friday · Avoid
Against: Jupiter asta - Saturday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the weekday, the tithi, Chaturmas, Jupiter asta - Sunday · Avoid
Against: the weekday, the tithi, Chaturmas, Jupiter asta - Monday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the yoga, Chaturmas, Jupiter asta - Tuesday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the weekday, the tithi, the yoga, Chaturmas, Jupiter asta - Wednesday · Avoid
Against: the tithi, Chaturmas, Jupiter asta - Thursday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the tithi, Chaturmas, Jupiter asta - Friday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, Chaturmas, Jupiter asta
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 wedding.
- Mixed: Some factors support this day for a wedding, others don't — usable, but not the best choice.
- Avoid: Traditionally avoided for a wedding — a seasonal bar or unfavourable factor applies.
Favourable days
| Date | Tithi | Nakshatra | Abhijit | Rahu Kaal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jul (Wed) | Krishna Dwitiya | Uttara Ashadha | 12:00–12:48 | 12:24–14:09 |
Why the other days miss out
On the 30 other days that are not favourable, the reasons that come up most are the nakshatra (19 days), the tithi (18 days) and the weekday (12 days).
The closest alternatives
| Date | Tithi | Nakshatra | Against |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Jul (Sun) | Krishna Panchami | Shatabhisha | the nakshatra, the weekday |
| 6 Jul (Mon) | Krishna Shashthi | Purva Bhadrapada | the nakshatra, the tithi |
| 7 Jul (Tue) | Krishna Saptami | Uttara Bhadrapada | the weekday |
| 9 Jul (Thu) | Krishna Dashami | Ashwini | the nakshatra |
North India compared with South India
North India has 1 favourable and 5 mixed days this month; South India has 1 favourable and 5 mixed. Favourable in both regions: 1 July. Kharmas is applied in South India but not in North India. Chaturmas is applied in North India but not in South India.
What matters for a wedding
- • Venus and Jupiter should be strong and un-eclipsed
- • Prefer the classical marriage nakshatras: Rohini, Mrigashira, Magha, Uttara Phalguni, Hasta, Swati, Anuradha, Mula, Uttara Ashadha, Uttara Bhadrapada, Revati
- • Avoid Rahu Kaal and Bhadra (Vishti karana)
- • Traditionally avoided in the north: Kharmas (Sun in Sagittarius or Pisces), Chaturmas (Ashadha Shukla 11 to Kartika Shukla 11), Jupiter or Venus combust (a regional convention)
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