Marriage muhurat 2028 has shubh (auspicious) wedding dates across nine months, based on the Panchang calculation method for India. Dates run from 15 January to 14 December, with none in July, August or September. Pandits Near Me can help you confirm your date with a pandit and book your wedding puja.
The first marriage muhurat of 2028 falls on 15 January and the last on 14 December. In between, families get shubh days, plus a long gap with none from July to September.
That gap decides how early you must plan. Venues, caterers and pandits book up fast for the same few dates, so knowing the calendar early helps.
This guide gives every date month by month, explains the empty months, and shows how to check a wedding muhurat yourself. Pandits Near Me helps families confirm their date with a verified pandit and book the wedding puja.
What Is a Marriage Muhurat?
Marriage muhurat is defined as an auspicious window chosen for a Hindu wedding, based on the day's tithi, nakshatra, yoga and karana. A pandit usually matches this window with the couple's kundali before confirming the date. Pandits Near Me connects families with verified pandits who can check the muhurat and conduct the Vivah ceremony.
A pandit checks the tithi, nakshatra, yoga and karana to identify a suitable wedding muhurat. The calendar used in this guide also excludes certain solar months and periods traditionally considered unsuitable for marriage.
The shadi season in India traditionally starts after Dev Uthani Ekadashi, when Lord Vishnu is believed to wake from his four-month rest. Tulsi Vivah follows on or soon after that day. In 2028, Dev Uthani Ekadashi falls around 28 October.
Names and customs differ by region. South Indian families often say marriage muhurtham and may follow a regional panchangam, so practices may vary by region and family custom.
In short, a wedding muhurat in 2028 is a panchang-based shortlist that a pandit then fits to your family.
Month-Wise Marriage Muhurat 2028 Dates
Here are all the auspicious wedding dates in 2028, month by month with nakshatra, tithi and muhurat window.
If you are looking for upcoming marriage dates or next month marriage dates, jump straight to the month you need.
January 2028 Marriage Dates
January opens late because Kharmas runs until 14 January. Seven of the nine dates sit between 15 and 22 January, and 16 January has the longest same-day window (09:14 AM to 10:48 PM).
| Date | Day | Shubh Muhurat | Nakshatra | Tithi |
| 15 January | Saturday | 07:23 AM to 11:25 AM | Magha | Chaturthi |
| 16 January | Sunday | 09:14 AM to 10:48 PM | Uttara Phalguni | Panchami, Shashthi |
| 17 January | Monday | 02:17 AM to 06:18 AM (Jan 18) | Hasta | Saptami |
| 18 January | Tuesday | 05:42 AM to 07:14 AM (Jan 19) | Swati | Ashtami |
| 19 January | Wednesday | 07:23 AM to 03:24 PM | Swati | Ashtami, Navami |
| 21 January | Friday | 12:54 PM to 07:22 AM (Jan 22) | Anuradha | Ekadashi |
| 22 January | Saturday | 07:22 AM to 07:34 AM | Jyeshtha, Anuradha | Ekadashi |
| 30 January | Sunday | 07:14 AM to 07:20 AM | Uttara Bhadrapada | Panchami, Chaturthi |
| 31 January | Monday | 07:20 AM to 07:20 AM (Feb 1) | Uttara Bhadrapada | Panchami |
February 2028 Marriage Dates
February is the busiest month, with 14 dates and a leap day on 29 February. The windows on 5 and 6 February (Rohini nakshatra) join into one run from 12:54 PM on Saturday to 01:20 PM on Sunday. The short window on 20 February lasts only 48 minutes.
| Date | Day | Shubh Muhurat | Nakshatra | Tithi |
| 1 February | Tuesday | 07:20 AM to 03:24 AM (Feb 2) | Revati | Panchami, Shashthi |
| 5 February | Saturday | 12:54 PM to 07:18 AM (Feb 6) | Rohini | Dashami |
| 6 February | Sunday | 07:18 AM to 01:20 PM | Rohini | Dashami, Ekadashi |
| 10 February | Thursday | 06:17 AM to 07:15 AM (Feb 11) | Magha | Pratipada |
| 11 February | Friday | 07:15 AM to 02:48 PM | Magha | Pratipada |
| 12 February | Saturday | 07:08 PM to 11:18 PM | Uttara Phalguni | Tritiya |
| 13 February | Sunday | 09:39 AM to 02:46 AM (Feb 14) | Uttara Phalguni, Hasta | Chaturthi |
| 15 February | Tuesday | 08:50 PM to 02:38 AM (Feb 16) | Swati | Shashthi |
| 17 February | Thursday | 12:32 PM to 05:18 PM | Anuradha | Ashtami |
| 20 February | Sunday | 04:25 PM to 05:13 PM | Purva Ashadha, Mula | Ekadashi |
| 22 February | Tuesday | 05:49 PM to 10:50 PM | Uttara Ashadha | Trayodashi |
| 27 February | Sunday | 11:01 AM to 07:03 AM (Feb 28) | Uttara Bhadrapada | Dwitiya, Tritiya |
| 28 February | Monday | 07:03 AM to 07:02 AM (Feb 29) | Uttara Bhadrapada, Revati | Tritiya, Chaturthi |
| 29 February | Tuesday | 07:02 AM to 09:23 AM | Revati | Chaturthi |
March 2028 Marriage Dates
All 6 March dates fall before Kharmas starts on 14 March. Holika Dahan falls on Friday, 10 March 2028 and Rangwali Holi on Saturday, 11 March, as per standard panchang calculations for New Delhi.
| Date | Day | Shubh Muhurat | Nakshatra | Tithi |
| 4 March | Saturday | 07:54 PM to 06:57 AM (Mar 5) | Mrigashira | Ashtami, Navami |
| 5 March | Sunday | 06:57 AM to 08:00 PM | Mrigashira | Navami |
| 9 March | Thursday | 05:38 PM to 06:53 AM (Mar 10) | Magha | Chaturdashi |
| 10 March | Friday | 06:53 AM to 09:28 AM | Magha | Chaturdashi |
| 12 March | Sunday | 12:11 PM to 01:01 AM (Mar 13) | Hasta | Dwitiya, Tritiya |
| 13 March | Monday | 10:54 PM to 06:49 AM (Mar 14) | Swati | Chaturthi |
April 2028 Marriage Dates
The April vivah muhurat begins only on 14 April because Kharmas ends on 13 April. There are 8 wedding dates in April 2028, and several windows open before dawn, which suits a hot season. The window on 29 April is the only isolated short one, at about two hours.
| Date | Day | Shubh Muhurat | Nakshatra | Tithi |
| 14 April | Friday | 05:13 AM to 06:19 AM (Apr 15) | Mula | Shashthi |
| 15 April | Saturday | 06:19 AM to 07:41 AM | Mula | Shashthi |
| 16 April | Sunday | 09:38 AM to 06:17 AM (Apr 17) | Uttara Ashadha | Ashtami |
| 17 April | Monday | 06:17 AM to 12:13 PM | Uttara Ashadha | Ashtami, Navami |
| 21 April | Friday | 12:08 AM to 06:13 AM (Apr 22) | Uttara Bhadrapada | Trayodashi |
| 22 April | Saturday | 06:13 AM to 10:06 AM | Uttara Bhadrapada | Trayodashi |
| 27 April | Thursday | 07:33 AM to 06:09 AM (Apr 28) | Rohini | Tritiya, Chaturthi |
| 29 April | Saturday | 06:08 AM to 07:46 AM | Mrigashira | Panchami |
May 2028 Marriage Dates
May has 12 dates, all before Shukra (Venus) asta begins in late May. The windows on 19 and 20 May join into one run of about 35 hours, ending at 05:48 AM on 21 May.
| Date | Day | Shubh Muhurat | Nakshatra | Tithi |
| 3 May | Wednesday | 10:00 AM to 02:49 AM (May 4) | Magha | Navami, Dashami |
| 5 May | Friday | 11:32 AM to 06:03 AM (May 6) | Uttara Phalguni, Hasta | Dwadashi |
| 6 May | Saturday | 06:03 AM to 07:07 AM | Hasta | Dwadashi, Trayodashi |
| 7 May | Sunday | 07:17 PM to 12:37 AM (May 8) | Swati | Chaturdashi |
| 9 May | Tuesday | 04:31 PM to 07:04 PM | Anuradha | Pratipada |
| 11 May | Thursday | 10:06 PM to 06:00 AM (May 12) | Mula | Chaturthi |
| 12 May | Friday | 06:00 AM to 04:41 PM | Mula | Chaturthi |
| 13 May | Saturday | 06:11 PM to 05:59 AM (May 14) | Uttara Ashadha | Panchami, Shashthi |
| 14 May | Sunday | 05:59 AM to 08:21 PM | Uttara Ashadha | Shashthi |
| 19 May | Friday | 06:15 PM to 05:57 AM (May 20) | Uttara Bhadrapada | Ekadashi |
| 20 May | Saturday | 05:57 AM to 05:48 AM (May 21) | Uttara Bhadrapada, Revati | Ekadashi, Dwadashi |
| 24 May | Wednesday | 01:23 AM to 05:55 AM (May 25) | Rohini | Pratipada |
June 2028 Marriage Dates
June opens only on 10 June, after Shukra asta ends on 9 June. The three dates from 15 to 17 June form one continuous run of about 46 hours. 29 June is the only date with two separate windows and is the last date before the four-month gap.
| Date | Day | Shubh Muhurat | Nakshatra | Tithi |
| 10 June | Saturday | 12:31 PM to 04:47 AM (Jun 11) | Uttara Ashadha | Chaturthi |
| 15 June | Thursday | 03:58 PM to 05:54 AM (Jun 16) | Uttara Bhadrapada | Ashtami, Navami |
| 16 June | Friday | 05:54 AM to 05:54 AM (Jun 17) | Uttara Bhadrapada, Revati | Navami, Dashami |
| 17 June | Saturday | 05:54 AM to 01:48 PM | Revati | Dashami |
| 20 June | Tuesday | 11:35 PM to 01:16 AM (Jun 21) | Rohini | Trayodashi |
| 26 June | Monday | 05:49 AM to 05:57 AM | Magha | Panchami |
| 27 June | Tuesday | 05:57 AM to 02:05 PM | Magha | Panchami, Shashthi |
| 28 June | Wednesday | 11:39 PM to 05:57 AM (Jun 29) | Uttara Phalguni | Saptami |
| 29 June | Thursday | 05:57 AM to 06:45 AM and 05:39 PM to 08:48 PM | Uttara Phalguni, Hasta | Saptami, Ashtami |
October 2028 Marriage Dates
These are the first two dates after the July to October gap. They join into one run from 03:09 PM on Monday to 03:48 PM on Tuesday, but both fall on weekdays, so guests who travel far may prefer November.
| Date | Day | Shubh Muhurat | Nakshatra | Tithi |
| 30 October | Monday | 03:09 PM to 06:44 AM (Oct 31) | Uttara Bhadrapada, Revati | Trayodashi |
| 31 October | Tuesday | 06:44 AM to 03:48 PM | Revati | Trayodashi, Chaturdashi |
November 2028 Marriage Dates
There are 11 marriage dates in November 2028, and six fall on a weekend (4, 5, 11, 18, 19 and 26 November). The window on 11 November closes at 12:19 PM, so the pheras can finish before noon.
| Date | Day | Shubh Muhurat | Nakshatra | Tithi |
| 4 November | Saturday | 12:35 PM to 03:53 PM | Rohini | Dwitiya |
| 5 November | Sunday | 05:32 PM to 06:48 AM (Nov 6) | Mrigashira | Chaturthi |
| 6 November | Monday | 06:48 AM to 02:36 PM | Mrigashira | Chaturthi |
| 10 November | Friday | 07:21 PM to 06:51 AM (Nov 11) | Magha | Navami |
| 11 November | Saturday | 06:51 AM to 12:19 PM | Magha | Navami |
| 13 November | Monday | 06:08 PM to 06:10 AM (Nov 14) | Hasta | Dwadashi, Trayodashi |
| 18 November | Saturday | 03:00 AM to 06:56 AM (Nov 19) | Mula | Tritiya |
| 19 November | Sunday | 06:56 AM to 08:25 PM | Mula | Tritiya, Chaturthi |
| 21 November | Tuesday | 06:28 PM to 10:36 PM | Uttara Ashadha | Shashthi |
| 26 November | Sunday | 09:07 PM to 07:01 AM (Nov 27) | Uttara Bhadrapada | Dashami, Ekadashi |
| 27 November | Monday | 07:01 AM to 01:10 PM | Uttara Bhadrapada, Revati | Ekadashi |
December 2028 Marriage Dates
The marriage date in December has seven options, all before Kharmas starts on 15 December. The three dates from 1 to 3 December form one of the longest continuous runs of the year, at about 49 hours. 14 December has an isolated window of just under two hours.
| Date | Day | Shubh Muhurat | Nakshatra | Tithi |
| 1 December | Friday | 07:41 PM to 07:05 AM (Dec 2) | Rohini | Purnima |
| 2 December | Saturday | 07:05 AM to 07:05 AM (Dec 3) | Rohini, Mrigashira | Pratipada |
| 3 December | Sunday | 07:05 AM to 08:53 PM | Mrigashira | Dwitiya |
| 9 December | Saturday | 04:39 PM to 07:10 AM (Dec 10) | Uttara Phalguni | Ashtami, Navami |
| 10 December | Sunday | 07:10 AM to 07:11 AM (Dec 11) | Uttara Phalguni, Hasta | Navami, Dashami |
| 12 December | Tuesday | 11:54 AM to 05:24 PM | Swati | Ekadashi, Dwadashi |
| 14 December | Thursday | 08:52 AM to 10:49 AM | Anuradha | Trayodashi |
These tables give every Hindu marriage date in 2028 for India, ready to shortlist with your pandit.
Why Are There No Wedding Dates from July to September?
Hindu weddings pause from July to September 2028 because Chaturmas, certain solar months and Jupiter's asta period overlap.
Chaturmas and Solar Months
Chaturmas begins on Devshayani Ekadashi, which falls on 2 July 2028 for New Delhi. In Hindu tradition, Lord Vishnu is believed to rest from that day until Dev Uthani Ekadashi, around 28 October 2028, and weddings are paused in between.
Other rules stack on top of Chaturmas. Standard panchang rules treat some solar months as unsuitable for marriage, which closes the second half of July and August. That is why no date appears even for days that look quiet on the calendar.
Guru Asta and Shukra Asta
In Vedic astrology, Jupiter (Guru) is associated with wisdom and marital stability, and Venus (Shukra) with marriage and harmony. When either planet is asta, meaning too close to the Sun to be seen, tradition advises against starting a wedding.
In 2028, Shukra asta removes late May to 9 June. Guru asta removes mid-September to 12 October. These periods are based on 2028 calendars. Confirm the exact dates and timings with your pandit.
Some regional traditions, including certain South Indian communities, apply Chaturmas differently from North Indian practice. If your family follows such a custom, your pandit's guidance comes first.
So the July to September gap is not one rule but several traditional rules stacking up.
Which Is the Best Muhurat for Marriage?
The best muhurat for marriage falls in an open month, uses a favourable nakshatra and suits the couple’s kundali. Kundali milan and vivah muhurat go together: the pandit matches both charts first, then confirms the date.
If you are looking for good dates for marriage, or asking which muhurat is good for marriage, start with the nakshatra. Panchang sources commonly list Rohini, Mrigashira, Magha, the three Uttara nakshatras, Hasta, Swati, Anuradha, Mula and Revati as favourable. The table below shows the best nakshatra and tithi for marriage as commonly described, with the points where traditions differ.
| Factor | Commonly Preferred | Commonly Avoided or Debated |
| Nakshatra | Rohini, Mrigashira, Magha, Uttara Phalguni, Hasta, Swati, Anuradha, Mula, Uttara Ashadha, Uttara Bhadrapada, Revati | Days with no favourable nakshatra available |
| Karana | Bava, Balava, Kaulava, Taitila, Garaja, Vanija | Chatushpada, Vishti, Shakuni, Nagava |
| Tithi | Most other tithis | Chaturthi, Navami, Chaturdashi and Amavasya, in some traditions |
| Weekday | Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, based on standard panchang calculations | Traditions differ, so ask your pandit |
No single date is best for every family. The best date for marriage is the one your pandit finds suitable for both kundalis, in an open month, with a window your family can actually use.
Kundali milan (matching the birth charts) usually comes before the date is fixed. You can book an astrology consultation with Pandits Near Me for this. If your pandit mentions Manglik Dosh, read our guide on Manglik Dosh meaning, impact and remedies. In Vedic astrology it is a traditional consideration, understood differently across families, and not a certainty about your marriage.
The best marriage muhurat is therefore a shared decision between the panchang, your kundalis and your pandit.
How to Check Marriage Muhurat Step by Step
To check a marriage muhurat, confirm the month is open, shortlist dates from a trusted panchang, then match them with both kundalis.
This is how to find muhurat for marriage, and how to find shubh muhurat for marriage, in seven steps.
Check that the month is open. Rule out Kharmas (mid-December to mid-January and mid-March to mid-April), Chaturmas, and Guru or Shukra asta periods.
Shortlist dates from a trusted panchang. Start with the tables in this guide, then compare with the Pandits Near Me Panchang page for your own city, because timings shift with local sunrise.
Check the nakshatra, yoga and karana. Look for a favourable nakshatra and no prohibited yoga or karana. Your pandit can check these factors against the selected dates and confirm a suitable muhurat.
Match the kundalis. In most families, kundali milan is done before the date is fixed, often using the 36-point guna system. A pandit or astrologer reads both charts and may remove dates from your list.
Add family and regional rules. Holashtak, tithi preferences and community customs can narrow the shortlist further. Ask your family pandit which of these apply to you.
Fix the lagna and exact time. The pandit chooses the lagna (rising sign) for the pheras inside the muhurat window.
Test the window against your schedule. Compare the window with baraat arrival, ceremony length and venue rules. Overnight windows need written confirmation from the venue.
Your family pandit's decision is final, and this list is only meant to help you prepare.
Planning Around Weekends and Long Muhurat Windows
February, May and November each have six weekend dates. January and December have three and four. October has none, because 30 and 31 October fall on a Monday and Tuesday.
Read windows as runs, not single dates. A short window on one date is often the end of an overnight window that began the day before. For example, the listed window on 22 January is only 12 minutes, but it continues from 21 January, which opens at 12:54 PM. The table below merges consecutive windows into the longest runs of 2028.
| Dates | Muhurat | Approximate Length |
| 1 to 3 December | Friday 07:41 PM to Sunday 08:53 PM | 49 hours |
| 27 to 29 February | Sunday 11:01 AM to Tuesday 09:23 AM | 46 hours |
| 15 to 17 June | Thursday 03:58 PM to Saturday 01:48 PM | 46 hours |
| 31 January and 1 February | Monday 07:14 AM to Wednesday 03:24 AM | 44 hours |
| 18 and 19 November | Saturday 03:00 AM to Sunday 08:25 PM | 41 hours |
Some dates are short on their own. 20 February (48 minutes), 20 June (about 1 hour 41 minutes), 14 December (about 1 hour 57 minutes) and 29 April (about 1 hour 38 minutes) suit only short ceremonies. Check the window length before you choose the best day for marriage for a large wedding.
A Planning Example for a November Wedding
Imagine a family in New Jersey planning a wedding in Ahmedabad on Saturday, 11 November 2028. The Magha window for that date opens on Friday evening, 10 November, and closes at 12:19 PM on Saturday. The pheras need to finish before noon, so the family plans a morning ceremony and an afternoon reception.
They contact Pandits Near Me through the USA booking page, share their date and window on the confirmation call, and ask for a pandit in Ahmedabad. Because the listed times are for New Delhi, they also ask the pandit to confirm the exact timing for Ahmedabad. This is an illustrative scenario, not a customer story.
The right date is the one that fits your pandit's muhurat, your guests and your venue together.
Wedding Puja and Pandit Booking With Pandits Near Me
Pandits Near Me connects families with verified pandits for the Vivah ceremony and related wedding pujas, in person or through e-puja.
Families often combine several ceremonies around a wedding. You can book an Engagement Puja before the wedding and a Marriage Puja for the ceremony itself. After the wedding, many families plan a housewarming and check the Griha Pravesh Muhurat. To know what happens during the ceremony, read what happens at a Hindu wedding.
Families who book a wedding puja through Pandits Near Me often ask first whether their date and window can be confirmed before they commit to a venue.
How to Book Marriage Puja Through Pandits Near Me
Booking Marriage Puja with Pandits Near Me follows a simple process:
Choose your puja and preferred mode. Select Marriage Puja and decide whether you want the pandit to visit your venue in person. Most wedding ceremonies are held in person, so ask the team which rituals can be joined online through e-puja.
Share your details. Provide your name, contact number (verified via OTP), preferred date and time, and puja language.
Get a confirmation call. The Pandits Near Me team calls to confirm the schedule, pricing and any specific requirements, including whether you need puja samagri arranged.
A verified pandit is assigned. You will be connected with an experienced pandit who arrives at your venue, or joins by video call for suitable rituals. You can read about the network on the verified pandits page.
Popular dates fill up first, so start the conversation as soon as your shortlist is ready.
Conclusion
Marriage muhurat 2028 gives families 78 shubh dates, with the widest choice in February, May and November. Use these Hindu marriage dates in 2028 as a shortlist, then ask your pandit to match two or three dates with both kundalis and the window your family needs. If you would like help, you can book a verified pandit through Pandits Near Me or message the team on WhatsApp. Wishing you a blessed and joyful wedding.
