2026 Choghadiya Calendar
Plan your important activities throughout 2026 with this guide to favorable and unfavorable choghadiya periods. While daily choghadiya times vary by location based on sunrise and sunset, the pattern of which choghadiya types occur on which days remains consistent.
This calendar helps you identify auspicious dates throughout the year for weddings, business launches, housewarming ceremonies, and other significant events.
How to Use This Calendar
Step 1: Identify which type of activity you're planning (wedding, business, travel, etc.)
Step 2: Note which choghadiya types are best for that activity:
- Weddings: Amrit or Shubh
- Business: Labh, Amrit, or Shubh
- Travel: Char, Amrit, or Shubh
- Housewarming: Amrit or Shubh
Step 3: Use the patterns below to find days when your preferred choghadiya occurs during daytime (or nighttime if preferred)
Step 4: Check the exact timing for your city on that date
Step 5: Avoid Rahu Kaal periods and Kaal choghadiya
Daily Choghadiya Pattern
Which Choghadiya Starts Each Day
Daytime Pattern:
- Sunday: Starts with Udveg
- Monday: Starts with Char
- Tuesday: Starts with Labh
- Wednesday: Starts with Amrit
- Thursday: Starts with Kaal
- Friday: Starts with Shubh
- Saturday: Starts with Rog
Nighttime Pattern:
- Sunday Night: Starts with Shubh
- Monday Night: Starts with Amrit
- Tuesday Night: Starts with Char
- Wednesday Night: Starts with Rog
- Thursday Night: Starts with Udveg
- Friday Night: Starts with Char
- Saturday Night: Starts with Labh
Quick Reference: Best Days for Major Activities
For Weddings (Amrit or Shubh daytime):
- Best days: Wednesday (Amrit starts the day), Friday (Shubh starts the day)
- Also good: Monday nights (Amrit starts night), Sunday nights (Shubh starts night)
For Business Launch (Labh, Amrit, or Shubh daytime):
- Best days: Tuesday (Labh starts), Wednesday (Amrit starts), Friday (Shubh starts)
For Travel (Char daytime):
- Best day: Monday (Char starts the day)
- Also: Tuesday nights, Friday nights (Char starts night)
For Housewarming (Amrit or Shubh daytime):
- Best days: Wednesday (Amrit), Friday (Shubh)
2026 Month-by-Month Highlights
January 2026
Auspicious Wednesdays (Amrit daytime): 7, 14, 21, 28
Auspicious Fridays (Shubh daytime): 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Special Dates:
- January 14: Makar Sankranti - Very auspicious for new beginnings
- January 26: Republic Day (consider for business launches with patriotic themes)
February 2026
Auspicious Wednesdays: 4, 11, 18, 25
Auspicious Fridays: 6, 13, 20, 27
Festival Alert:
- February 17: Maha Shivaratri - Auspicious for spiritual activities
March 2026
Auspicious Wednesdays: 4, 11, 18, 25
Auspicious Fridays: 6, 13, 20, 27
Festival Alert:
- March 14: Holi - Generally avoided for major ceremonies (immediately after Holi is considered auspicious)
April 2026
Auspicious Wednesdays: 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Auspicious Fridays: 3, 10, 17, 24
Special Note:
- April-June: Traditional Hindu wedding season in many regions
May 2026
Auspicious Wednesdays: 6, 13, 20, 27
Auspicious Fridays: 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Note: Peak wedding season continues
June 2026
Auspicious Wednesdays: 3, 10, 17, 24
Auspicious Fridays: 5, 12, 19, 26
Note: End of traditional wedding season in North India
July 2026
Auspicious Wednesdays: 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Auspicious Fridays: 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
Monsoon Note: Some families avoid major events during monsoon; check family tradition
August 2026
Auspicious Wednesdays: 5, 12, 19, 26
Auspicious Fridays: 7, 14, 21, 28
Festival Alert:
- August 15: Independence Day (auspicious for business/national-themed events)
September 2026
Auspicious Wednesdays: 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Auspicious Fridays: 4, 11, 18, 25
Festival Season Begins:
- Ganesh Chaturthi typically in September
- Check specific dates as Hindu festivals follow lunar calendar
October 2026
Auspicious Wednesdays: 7, 14, 21, 28
Auspicious Fridays: 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Major Festival Month:
- Navratri and Dussehra (dates vary by lunar calendar)
- Typically auspicious time after Dussehra
- Dhanteras and Diwali - Most auspicious for wealth, business, purchases
November 2026
Auspicious Wednesdays: 4, 11, 18, 25
Auspicious Fridays: 6, 13, 20, 27
Wedding Season Resumes:
- Post-Diwali through February is peak wedding season
- Very auspicious time for marriages
December 2026
Auspicious Wednesdays: 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Auspicious Fridays: 4, 11, 18, 25
Year-End Opportunities:
- Good time for business launches
- Wedding season in full swing
Special Considerations Throughout 2026
Avoid These Periods (General)
Eclipses: Solar and lunar eclipses are generally avoided for important activities. Check 2026 eclipse dates.
Adhik Maas (Extra Month): If 2026 includes an Adhik Maas per the Hindu lunar calendar, most families avoid major ceremonies during this period. Consult a Panchang.
Rahu Kaal: Every day has a Rahu Kaal period. Always cross-check against this.
Highly Auspicious Periods in 2026
Makar Sankranti Season (January): Excellent for new beginnings
Post-Dussehra (October): Very auspicious time
Diwali Season (October/November): Especially good for:
- Dhanteras: Buying gold, vehicles, starting businesses
- Diwali: New ventures, investments
- Govardhan Puja: Housewarming
Wedding Season (November-February): Peak auspicious time for marriages
How to Get Exact Timings for Your City
This calendar shows the day-of-week pattern, but exact choghadiya times depend on your location's sunrise and sunset.
To get precise timings:
1. Select your city from our location pages
2. Check the choghadiya table for your specific date
3. Look for Amrit, Shubh, or Labh periods during practical hours
4. Verify those times don't overlap with Rahu Kaal
Activity-Specific Planning Guides
Planning a Wedding?
Complete Wedding Choghadiya Guide
Starting a Business?
Complete Business Choghadiya Guide
Moving to a New Home?
Planning Travel?
Important Reminders
Check Local Panchang: Always verify against a local Hindu Panchang for:
- Exact festival dates (lunar calendar varies)
- Eclipse timings
- Adhik Maas periods
- Regional variations
Consult Family Priest: For major life events, many families also consult their family priest or astrologer for comprehensive muhurat.
Location Matters: Choghadiya times are specific to each city. What's Amrit in Mumbai might be Kaal in New York at the same moment.
Flexibility: If your preferred date doesn't work, check nearby dates. Within a week, you'll usually find suitable timing.
Related Resources
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Understand Each Type:
Comparisons:
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