Shubh Vivah Muhurat November–December 2026: Dates & Kharmas Guide

The moment Lord Vishnu awakens on Dev Uthani Ekadashi, the baraat bands start booking up. If your family is searching for the vivah muhurat November December 2026, you are planning for a short but popular window: weddings resume after Chaturmas ends on 20 November and pause again in mid-December when Kharmas begins. In this guide I have listed the commonly accepted shubh vivah dates for this season, explained why the window closes, and shared how I use both astrology and numerology to help couples choose a date that truly suits them.

Quick answer — shubh vivah dates, Nov–Dec 2026

• November 2026: 21, 24, 25, 26
• December 2026: 1, 2, 3, 4, 11, 12 (some panchangs also list 13)
• No vivah muhurat: from mid-December 2026 to 14 January 2027 (Kharmas)

Lists differ slightly between panchangs and regions. Always confirm the date and lagna timing with your family pandit for your city.

Vivah Muhurat November December 2026: Full Date List

Here are the commonly listed dates with their weekday and the numerology number of each date (calculated as day + month + reduced year 2026 → 10).

Date	Day	Date number	Quick note
21 Nov 2026	Saturday	6 (Venus)	First date of the season, also Tulsi Vivah day; 6 is the number of marriage
24 Nov 2026	Tuesday	9 (Mars)	Kartik Purnima — very auspicious, but expect crowded venues and travel
25 Nov 2026	Wednesday	1 (Sun)	Leadership and new beginnings
26 Nov 2026	Thursday	2 via master 11 (Moon)	Guruvar; emotional bonding, intuition
1 Dec 2026	Tuesday	5 (Mercury)	Lively, social energy
2 Dec 2026	Wednesday	6 (Venus)	Love, harmony, family
3 Dec 2026	Thursday	7 (Ketu)	Spiritual, quiet — suits intimate ceremonies
4 Dec 2026	Friday	8 (Saturn)	Stability and commitment; check charts carefully
11 Dec 2026	Friday	6 via master 33 (Venus)	Shukravar + number 6 — a favourite for love marriages
12 Dec 2026	Saturday	7 (Ketu)	Last widely listed date before Kharmas
13 Dec 2026*	Sunday	8 (Saturn)	*Listed only in some panchangs

Remember: the date number is only one layer. The final decision depends on the lagna at the time of pheras and the birth charts of the bride and groom.

Why Weddings Start After Dev Uthani Ekadashi

During Chaturmas — the four months from Devshayani Ekadashi to Dev Uthani Ekadashi (20 November 2026) — Lord Vishnu is believed to be in Yoga Nidra, and major sanskaras like vivah are avoided. Once he awakens and Tulsi Vivah is performed on 21 November, the shubh karya season reopens. That is why 21 November is the first date on most lists.

Kharmas 2026: Why There Are No Wedding Dates From Mid-December

When the Sun enters Sagittarius (Dhanu Sankranti) around mid-December, Kharmas begins. Sagittarius is ruled by Jupiter, and the Sun’s stay in Jupiter’s sign is traditionally said to weaken Jupiter’s ability to bless sanskaras like marriage, griha pravesh and mundan. Kharmas lasts until the Sun moves into Capricorn on Makar Sankranti — 14 January 2027. So if you miss the December window, the next season begins only after Makar Sankranti.

This is also why mid-November to mid-December 2026 is so busy. If you have a date in mind, book venues and caterers early.

The Planetary Picture for the 2026 Wedding Season

From a Vedic astrology view, this season begins on a supportive note:

• Venus, the karaka of marriage, ended its retrograde on 14 November and re-enters its own sign Libra on 22 November. A direct, dignified Venus is ideal for romance, beauty and harmony in married life.
• Jupiter moved into Leo on 31 October, bringing warmth and celebration. It turns retrograde on 13 December — just after the last wedding dates.
• Saturn turns direct in Pisces on 11 December, which many astrologers see as stabilising for long-term commitments.
• Rahu moves to Capricorn and Ketu to Cancer on 5 December. A nodal shift is a big transit; for most couples it is no reason to change a date, but if your Moon sign or lagna is strongly involved, ask your astrologer to check the exact day.

None of these is a reason to panic. A general transit affects everyone; what matters is how it touches the two individual charts.

How Astrology Chooses a Wedding Date

A traditional vivah muhurat is not just a “good day”. A pandit or astrologer looks at:

1. Tithi: certain tithis (like Rikta tithis — 4th, 9th, 14th) and Amavasya are usually avoided.
2. Nakshatra: nakshatras such as Rohini, Mrigashira, Magha, Uttara Phalguni, Hasta, Swati, Anuradha, Mula, Uttara Ashadha, Uttara Bhadrapada and Revati are classically recommended for marriage.
3. Lagna at the time of pheras: a strong, benefic-aspected ascendant with a clean 7th house is preferred.
4. Chandra and Guru bal: the Moon and Jupiter should be favourable from the couple’s Moon signs.
5. Doshas to avoid: Bhadra, inauspicious yogas, and certain eclipse or Kharmas periods.

Before all this comes Kundli Milan — Ashtakoot guna matching out of 36, Mangal dosha checks, and, more importantly, an overall assessment of both charts. In my consultations I often see families focus only on the guna score; a high score with incompatible dashas can be harder than a modest score with supportive charts. You can view running periods with the Vimshottari Dasha calculator.

How Numerology Helps You Choose a Wedding Date

Numerology adds a practical, personal layer once the panchang has given you a shortlist. Here is the simple method I use:

Step 1: Find both Mulanks and Bhagyanks

Mulank is your reduced birth day; Bhagyank is your reduced full date of birth. Use the free Mulank & Bhagyank calculator for both partners.

Step 2: Reduce each shortlisted date

Use the table above. For example, 11 December 2026 = 11 + 12 + 10 = 33 → 6.

Step 3: Match the date number with the couple

• A date number that is friendly to both Mulanks is ideal. Broadly: 1, 2, 3 and 9 work well together; 5 and 6 get along with many numbers; 4 and 8 need care.
• Number 6 (Venus) is the classic marriage number — dates like 21 Nov, 2 Dec and 11 Dec are popular for this reason.
• Avoid a date whose number clashes with both partners’ Mulanks — for example, an 8-date for a couple who are both Mulank 1 and 2.

Step 4: Use the date number as a tie-breaker, not the only rule

If the panchang gives two good dates and the venue is free on both, choose the one whose number resonates better with the couple. Numerology should never override a sound astrological muhurat. For a quick check of the couple’s numbers, the love compatibility calculator is a good starting point.

Practical Tips for Families

• Shortlist two or three dates from this list, then get the lagna timing from your family pandit for your city.
• Confirm venue availability before printing cards — dates like 24 November (Kartik Purnima) and 11–12 December will be heavily booked.
• Keep the roka or sagai flexible; engagement ceremonies are less restricted than vivah.
• If no December date works, plan comfortably for after 14 January 2027 instead of forcing a doubtful muhurat.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the vivah muhurat dates in November 2026?

Commonly listed dates are 21, 24, 25 and 26 November 2026. Confirm with your local panchang as lists vary.

What are the wedding dates in December 2026?

Commonly listed dates are 1, 2, 3, 4, 11 and 12 December 2026; some panchangs also include 13 December.

When does Kharmas start and end in 2026–27?

Kharmas begins when the Sun enters Sagittarius in mid-December 2026 and ends on Makar Sankranti, 14 January 2027. Weddings are traditionally not held during this period.

Is 24 November 2026 good for marriage?

It is Kartik Purnima and appears on most lists, so it is considered very auspicious. Its date number is 9 (Mars). Expect higher demand for venues and pandits.

Can numerology alone decide a wedding date?

No. Numerology works best as a personal filter on dates that are already astrologically sound. Start with the panchang and kundli, then use numbers to choose between good options.

Conclusion

The November–December 2026 wedding season is short but blessed, with Venus back in its own sign and a fresh start after Chaturmas. Shortlist from the dates above, confirm the lagna with your pandit, and use numerology to make the choice personal. If you would like me to check kundli milan, the couple’s numbers and the best muhurat together, you can book a consultation. Wishing every couple a happy and lifelong partnership.