Wedding dates in March 2026
2 favourable, 10 mixed and 19 days to avoid, from the public Panchang for South 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: Friday 20 March, then Wednesday 25 March. The earliest, Friday 20 March, has Shukla Dwitiya with Revati nakshatra; its Abhijit Muhurat is 12:04–12:52 and Rahu Kaal 10:57–12:28.
← February 2026: 2 favourable, 5 mixedApril 2026: 1 favourable, 13 mixed →North India
- Sunday · Mixed
Shukla Trayodashi · Ashlesha · Against: the nakshatra, the weekday - Monday · Avoid
Against: the tithi, the yoga - Tuesday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the weekday, the tithi - Wednesday · Avoid
Against: the tithi, the yoga - Thursday · Avoid
Against: the yoga - Friday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the karana - Saturday · Avoid
Against: the weekday, the tithi - Sunday · Avoid
Against: the weekday, the yoga - Monday · Mixed
Krishna Shashthi · Vishakha · Against: the nakshatra, the tithi - Tuesday · Avoid
Against: the weekday, the yoga, the karana - Wednesday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the tithi - Thursday · Avoid
Against: the tithi, the yoga - Friday · Mixed
Krishna Dashami · Purva Ashadha · Against: the nakshatra - Saturday · Avoid
Against: the weekday, the tithi, the yoga - Sunday · Mixed
Krishna Dwadashi · Shravana · Against: the nakshatra, the weekday, the tithi - Monday · Mixed
Krishna Trayodashi · Dhanishta · Against: the nakshatra, the tithi - Tuesday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the weekday, the tithi, the karana - Wednesday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the tithi - Thursday · Mixed
Shukla Pratipada · Uttara Bhadrapada · Against: the tithi - Friday · Favourable
Shukla Dwitiya · Revati - Saturday · Mixed
Shukla Tritiya · Ashwini · Against: the nakshatra, the weekday - Sunday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the weekday, the tithi, the yoga, the karana - Monday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the yoga - Tuesday · Mixed
Shukla Shashthi · Rohini · Against: the weekday, the tithi - Wednesday · Favourable
Shukla Saptami · Mrigashira - Thursday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the tithi - Friday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the yoga - Saturday · Mixed
Shukla Ekadashi · Pushya · Against: the nakshatra, the weekday - Sunday · Mixed
Shukla Dwadashi · Ashlesha · Against: the nakshatra, the weekday, the tithi - Monday · Avoid
Against: the yoga - Tuesday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the weekday, 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Mar (Fri) | Shukla Dwitiya | Revati | 12:04–12:52 | 10:57–12:28 |
| 25 Mar (Wed) | Shukla Saptami | Mrigashira | 12:03–12:51 | 12:27–13:59 |
Why the other days miss out
On the 29 other days that are not favourable, the reasons that come up most are the nakshatra (18 days), the tithi (18 days) and the weekday (14 days).
The closest alternatives
| Date | Tithi | Nakshatra | Against |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mar (Sun) | Shukla Trayodashi | Ashlesha | the nakshatra, the weekday |
| 9 Mar (Mon) | Krishna Shashthi | Vishakha | the nakshatra, the tithi |
| 13 Mar (Fri) | Krishna Dashami | Purva Ashadha | the nakshatra |
| 19 Mar (Thu) | Shukla Pratipada | Uttara Bhadrapada | the tithi |
South India compared with North India
South India has 2 favourable and 10 mixed days this month; North India has 0 favourable and 3 mixed. No date is favourable in both regions. Kharmas 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 south: Kharmas (Sun in Sagittarius, or in Cancer for Aadi), Jupiter or Venus combust (a regional convention)
Find the best date for your own chart
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