Aksharabhyasam Dates 2026 — Vidyarambham Muhurat
45 auspicious dates in 2026 to begin a child’s first letters (Aksharabhyasam, Vidyarambham, Akshararambha), computed astronomically for the New Delhi reference. Confirm the final time with your purohit — it also depends on the child’s own nakshatra.
When 2026 has NO marriage dates — and why
- Thursday, January 1 – Wednesday, February 4:Shukra Asta — Venus combust (set)
- Sunday, May 17 – Monday, June 15:Adhika Maas (leap month)
- Wednesday, July 15 – Thursday, August 13:Guru Asta — Jupiter combust (set)
- Saturday, September 26 – Saturday, October 10:Pitru Paksha
- Monday, October 19 – Wednesday, October 28:Shukra Asta — Venus combust (set)
January 2026 (1)
| Date | Muhurat window | Nakshatra | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, January 23Vasant Panchami | 02:28 – 00:00 (+1) | Purva Bhadrapada | Shukla Panchami |
February 2026 (4)
| Date | Muhurat window | Nakshatra | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, February 6 | 00:22 – 00:00 (+1) | Hasta | Krishna Panchami |
| Wednesday, February 11 | 09:59 – 10:52 | Anuradha | Krishna Dashami |
| Thursday, February 26* | 12:11 – 00:00 (+1) | Ardra | Shukla Dashami |
| Friday, February 27* | 10:48 – 22:33 | Punarvasu | Shukla Ekadashi |
March 2026 (6)
| Date | Muhurat window | Nakshatra | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, March 5 | 08:17 – 17:04 | Hasta | Krishna Dwitiya |
| Friday, March 6 | 00:00 – 09:30 | Hasta | Krishna Tritiya |
| Monday, March 9 | 16:11 – 23:27 | Anuradha | Krishna Shashthi |
| Monday, March 16 | 00:00 – 05:56 | Shravana | Krishna Dwadashi |
| Friday, March 20 | 04:52 – 00:00 (+1) | Revati | Shukla Dwitiya |
| Friday, March 27 | 15:24 – 00:00 (+1) | Pushya | Shukla Dashami |
April 2026 (3)
| Date | Muhurat window | Nakshatra | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, April 3 | 08:42 – 19:25 | Chitra | Krishna Dwitiya |
| Monday, April 6 | 14:11 – 00:00 (+1) | Anuradha | Krishna Panchami |
| Wednesday, April 22 | 01:20 – 22:13 | Ardra | Shukla Shashthi |
May 2026 (2)
| Date | Muhurat window | Nakshatra | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, May 4 | 03:02 – 09:57 | Anuradha | Krishna Tritiya |
| Thursday, May 14 | 00:17 – 11:20 | Revati | Krishna Dwadashi |
June 2026 (4)
| Date | Muhurat window | Nakshatra | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, June 17 | 00:52 – 13:37 | Punarvasu | Shukla Tritiya |
| Wednesday, June 24 | 00:00 – 13:59 | Chitra | Shukla Dashami |
| Thursday, June 25 | 00:00 – 16:29 | Swati | Shukla Ekadashi |
| Friday, June 26 | 19:16 – 22:22 | Anuradha | Shukla Dwadashi |
July 2026 (3)
| Date | Muhurat window | Nakshatra | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, July 2 | 09:38 – 00:00 (+1) | Shravana | Krishna Tritiya |
| Friday, July 3 | 00:00 – 11:20 | Shravana | Krishna Tritiya |
| Thursday, July 9 | 10:38 – 14:56 | Ashwini | Krishna Dashami |
August 2026 (2)
| Date | Muhurat window | Nakshatra | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, August 17 | 03:50 – 17:00 | Chitra | Shukla Panchami |
| Monday, August 31 | 03:44 – 08:51 | Revati | Krishna Tritiya |
September 2026 (6)
| Date | Muhurat window | Nakshatra | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, September 2 | 00:00 – 02:42 | Ashwini | Krishna Panchami |
| Monday, September 7 | 00:00 – 17:04 | Punarvasu | Krishna Ekadashi |
| Monday, September 14 | 00:00 – 07:07 | Chitra | Shukla Tritiya |
| Wednesday, September 16 | 17:22 – 00:00 (+1) | Anuradha | Shukla Shashthi |
| Thursday, September 17 | 00:00 – 10:48 | Anuradha | Shukla Shashthi |
| Wednesday, September 23 | 00:00 – 09:09 | Shravana | Shukla Dwadashi |
October 2026 (4)
| Date | Muhurat window | Nakshatra | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, October 12 | 00:00 – 22:13 | Swati | Shukla Dwitiya |
| Thursday, October 15 | 01:13 – 04:03 | Anuradha | Shukla Panchami |
| Tuesday, October 20Vijayadashami | 12:50 – 00:00 (+1) | Dhanishta | Shukla Dashami |
| Friday, October 30 | 09:04 – 19:25 | Ardra | Krishna Panchami |
November 2026 (5)
| Date | Muhurat window | Nakshatra | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, November 6 | 03:56 – 10:31 | Hasta | Krishna Dwadashi |
| Wednesday, November 11 | 00:00 – 11:38 | Anuradha | Shukla Dwitiya |
| Monday, November 16 | 00:00 – 02:01 | Shravana | Shukla Shashthi |
| Thursday, November 26 | 17:47 – 00:00 (+1) | Ardra | Krishna Tritiya |
| Friday, November 27 | 00:00 – 09:48 | Ardra | Krishna Tritiya |
December 2026 (5)
| Date | Muhurat window | Nakshatra | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, December 3 | 09:23 – 23:03 | Hasta | Krishna Dashami |
| Friday, December 4 | 10:23 – 23:45 | Chitra | Krishna Ekadashi |
| Monday, December 14 | 00:00 – 09:12 | Shravana | Shukla Panchami |
| Friday, December 18 | 23:14 – 00:00 (+1) | Revati | Shukla Dashami |
| Friday, December 25 | 03:07 – 22:50 | Punarvasu | Krishna Dwitiya |
* Falls in Holashtak — many North Indian families avoid these days; the window itself is astronomically valid.
Vasant Panchami and Vijayadashami are listed even when the nakshatra, weekday or planets would otherwise rule the day out: tradition treats both as auspicious for Aksharabhyasam in their own right.
How these dates are chosen
A date qualifies when the Moon is in Ashwini, Ardra, Punarvasu, Pushya, Hasta, Chitra, Swati, Anuradha, Shravana or Revati while Dwitiya, Tritiya, Panchami, Shashthi, Dashami, Ekadashi or Dwadashi tithi runs (either paksha), on a Monday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday. Leap-month days, Pitru Paksha and days when Jupiter or Venus is combust are excluded. Vasant Panchami and Vijayadashami are listed regardless — both are traditionally observed for Aksharabhyasam without consulting a muhurat.
Vivah muhurat — frequently asked questions
How many Aksharabhyasam dates are there in 2026?
There are 45 Aksharabhyasam dates in 2026 for the New Delhi reference, including Vasant Panchami and Vijayadashami — see the month-wise list above.
Choosing an auspicious muhurta
A muhurta is an electional window chosen to begin something important under supportive skies. The classical method weighs the panchang — tithi, vaar, nakshatra, yoga and karana — together with the ascendant of the moment and rules specific to the activity, so a good marriage muhurta differs from a good time to start a business or buy a vehicle.
Strong muhurtas place benefic planets well, keep the Moon and lagna unafflicted, and avoid inauspicious combinations like Rahu Kaal and the wrong tithis. This finder surfaces the best upcoming windows for common purposes so you can plan around them with confidence.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes a time auspicious?
A favourable combination of tithi, nakshatra, yoga, karana and weekday, a clean ascendant, and well-placed benefics — while avoiding malefic windows such as Rahu Kaal.
What is Rahu Kaal?
Rahu Kaal is an inauspicious window of about 90 minutes each day, traditionally avoided for starting important new work.
Are muhurtas different for each activity?
Yes. Marriage, housewarming, business, travel and surgery each have their own rules, so the ideal nakshatra and tithi vary by purpose.