Marriage is generally avoided during:

• Chaturmas period (Devshayani Ekadashi → Devutthana Ekadashi)
• Pitru Paksha
• Shradh / Amavasya days
• Certain inauspicious planetary combinations

Final marriage timing depends on:

• Bride & groom horoscope matching (Kundali Milan)
• Specific Lagna and Muhurat during the day
• Regional Panchang variations

January 2026: Even though Kharmas ends on Jan 14, weddings don’t start because Venus is combust (Shukra Asta) until Feb 1.

August–October 2026: This is the Chaturmas period.

Holashtak (March 2026): The 8 days before Holi are considered inauspicious.

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First Half: February to July

The year begins with a quiet January because of Shukra Tara Asta (Venus Combustion), which makes the month inauspicious for weddings. The season truly kicks off in February.

Month	Auspicious Dates	Important Notes
January	None	Venus is combust until Feb 1; Kharmas ends Jan 14.
February	5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 19, 20, 21, 24, 25, 26	Peak Season. High frequency of Muhurats.
March	1, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12	Season ends mid-month due to Kharmas starting March 14.
April	15, 20, 21, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29	Restarts after Baisakhi/April 14.
May	1, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 13, 14	Note: Some regional calendars suggest a gap in late May.
June	21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 29	Adhik Maas (extra month) may impact dates in some regions.
July	1, 6, 7, 11	Last call before the long Chaturmas break.

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Second Half: November to December

After a long hiatus from late July to mid-November (Chaturmas and Pitru Paksha), weddings resume after Devutthana Ekadashi.

Month	Auspicious Dates	Important Notes
August	None	Chaturmas (Lord Vishnu’s sleep).
September	None	Chaturmas & Pitru Paksha (Shradh).
October	None	Chaturmas ends only in late Nov.
November	21, 24, 25, 26	Season re-opens after Devutthana Ekadashi (Nov 20).
December	2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 11, 12	The year concludes with these final winter dates.