JupiterWiseWedding dates in April 2026
1 favourable, 13 mixed and 16 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.
The one favourable day for a wedding is Wednesday 29 April: Shukla Trayodashi, with Hasta nakshatra. Its Abhijit Muhurat is 11:54–12:42; keep clear of Rahu Kaal at 12:18–13:57.
← March 2026: 2 favourable, 10 mixedMay 2026: 3 favourable, 9 mixed →North India
- Wednesday · Avoid
Against: the tithi, the karana - Thursday · Mixed
Krishna Pratipada · Hasta · Against: the tithi - Friday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the yoga - Saturday · Mixed
Krishna Tritiya · Swati · Against: the weekday - Sunday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the weekday, the yoga, the karana - Monday · Avoid
Against: the tithi - Tuesday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the weekday, the yoga - Wednesday · Mixed
Krishna Shashthi · Mula · Against: the tithi - Thursday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the yoga - Friday · Avoid
Against: the tithi - Saturday · Avoid
Against: the weekday, the tithi - Sunday · Mixed
Krishna Dashami · Shravana · Against: the nakshatra, the weekday - Monday · Mixed
Krishna Ekadashi · Dhanishta · Against: the nakshatra, the tithi - Tuesday · Mixed
Krishna Dwadashi · Shatabhisha · Against: the nakshatra, the weekday, the tithi - Wednesday · Mixed
Krishna Trayodashi · Purva Bhadrapada · Against: the nakshatra, the tithi - Thursday · Avoid
Against: the tithi, the yoga - Friday · Avoid
Against: the tithi, the yoga - Saturday · Mixed
Shukla Pratipada · Bharani · Against: the nakshatra, the weekday, the tithi - Sunday · Mixed
Shukla Tritiya · Krittika · Against: the nakshatra, the weekday - Monday · Avoid
Against: the tithi - Tuesday · Mixed
Shukla Panchami · Mrigashira · Against: the weekday - Wednesday · Mixed
Shukla Shashthi · Ardra · Against: the nakshatra, the tithi - Thursday · Mixed
Shukla Saptami · Punarvasu · Against: the nakshatra - Friday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the tithi, the yoga - Saturday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the weekday, the tithi, the yoga - Sunday · Mixed
Shukla Dashami · Magha · Against: the weekday - Monday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, the karana - Tuesday · Avoid
Against: the weekday, the tithi, the yoga - Wednesday · Favourable
Shukla Trayodashi · Hasta - Thursday · Avoid
Against: the nakshatra, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Apr (Wed) | Shukla Trayodashi | Hasta | 11:54–12:42 | 12:18–13:57 |
Why the other days miss out
On the 29 other days that are not favourable, the reasons that come up most are the tithi (18 days), the nakshatra (16 days) and the weekday (12 days).
The closest alternatives
| Date | Tithi | Nakshatra | Against |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Apr (Thu) | Krishna Pratipada | Hasta | the tithi |
| 4 Apr (Sat) | Krishna Tritiya | Swati | the weekday |
| 8 Apr (Wed) | Krishna Shashthi | Mula | the tithi |
| 21 Apr (Tue) | Shukla Panchami | Mrigashira | the weekday |
South India compared with North India
South India has 1 favourable and 13 mixed days this month; North India has 1 favourable and 8 mixed. Favourable in both regions: 29 April. 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
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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