In Mithila tradition, marriage is not fixed by convenience but by muhurat. Vivah dates are carefully chosen based on tithi, nakshatra, lagna, and shastra-approved combinations. The year 2026 offers limited but auspicious marriage windows, primarily before the onset of Chaturmas and Savan Maas.
Below are the important and traditionally accepted Mithila marriage dates in 2026, as per the calendar reference you provided.
January 2026 – Auspicious Beginning of the Year
January opens the marriage season after Makar Sankranti, making it one of the preferred months for Maithil weddings.
Marriage Dates:
- 21 January
- 23 January
- 28 January
- 29 January
These dates are considered favorable for vivah rituals due to supportive tithi and planetary alignment.
February 2026 – Peak Marriage Month
February is among the most active wedding months in Mithila, offering multiple muhurats and flexibility for families.
Marriage Dates:
- 5 February
- 6 February
- 8 February
- 15 February
- 19 February
- 20 February
- 22 February
- 25 February
- 26 February
Due to the higher number of auspicious days, February is traditionally preferred for large family weddings and community ceremonies.
March 2026 – Limited but Sacred Dates
March offers fewer but highly potent vivah muhurats, before the Holi and Chaitra ritual cycle becomes dominant.
Marriage Dates:
- 4 March
- 9 March
- 11 March
- 13 March
Families choosing March dates often prefer simple, shastriya weddings due to the approaching festive season.
April 2026 – Select Auspicious Windows
April contains fewer but symbolically powerful dates, including periods close to Akshay Tritiya.
Marriage Dates:
- 17 April
- 20 April
- 26 April
- 30 April
These dates are considered suitable for marriages involving new beginnings and prosperity.
May 2026 – Final Strong Phase Before Chaturmas
May marks the last major marriage window before religious restrictions begin.
Marriage Dates:
- 1 May
- 6 May
- 8 May
- 10 May
- 13 May
Many Maithil families prefer May weddings to complete vivah sanskar before the spiritually intense months.
June 2026 – Very Limited Muhurat
June offers only a few permissible dates, after which marriage ceremonies traditionally stop.
Marriage Dates:
- 19 June
- 24 June
- 25 June
- 26 June
- 27 June
These dates require careful lagna selection and pandit consultation.
July 2026 – Closing of the Marriage Season
July provides the final marriage dates of the year before Savan Maas and Chaturmas.
Marriage Dates:
- 1 July
- 2 July
- 3 July
- 6 July
- 9 July
- 12 July
After 12 July 2026, no marriages are traditionally performed due to the beginning of Savan Maas and Chaturmas, which continue through the rest of the year.
Why There Are No Marriage Dates After July 2026
From Savan Maas (Shravan Month) onward, the Hindu calendar enters a spiritually restrictive phase. This period includes:
- Savan Maas (dedicated to Lord Shiva)
- Chaturmas (when Vishnu is believed to be in yogic sleep)
- Major vrats and festivals like Jitiya, Durga Puja, Chhath, and Diwali
- In Mithila tradition, vivah during this period is avoided, respecting shastriya injunctions and ancestral practice.
Important Cultural Note
While these dates are traditionally approved, final marriage confirmation should always be done with a qualified Maithil pandit, considering:
- Bride and groom’s kundali
- Lagna suitability
- Local Panji variations
- Marriage in Mithila is a sacred sanskar, not merely an event.
October 2026 – Strength, Fasting & Victory of Dharma
Date Festival / Ritual
- 3 October Jitiya Vrat
- 11–21 October Durga Puja (Dashahara)
- 21 October Vijaya Dashami
- 25 October Kojagara (Sharad Purnima)
- 29 October Karva Chauth
Jitiya is one of the most emotionally powerful vrats in Mithila, observed by mothers for their children’s long life.
November 2026 – Light, Gratitude & Renewal
Date Festival / Ritual
- 6 November Dhanteras
- 8 November Dipavali
- 14 November Kharna (Chhath)
- 15 November Sandhya Arghya (Chhath)
- 16 November Usha Arghya (Chhath)
- 20 November Dev Uthaan Ekadashi
- 24 November Sama Chakeva
Chhath Puja is the soul of Mithila, reflecting discipline, gratitude, and cosmic harmony. Dev Uthaan Ekadashi marks the reopening of auspicious ceremonies after Chaturmas.
Cultural Note: Why Mithila Calendar Matters
In Mithila, rituals are not symbolic—they are lived traditions. Every vrat observed, every festival celebrated, and every sanskar performed strengthens family bonds and cultural continuity. This calendar is not merely for reference but for preserving dharma and identity.
Final Words
May 2026 bring shanti, sanskar, and samriddhi to every Mithila household.
