Why Wedding Season Restarts in November
Chaturmas — the four-month period considered inauspicious for weddings and other major ceremonies — ends with Dev Uthani Ekadashi, typically falling in November. Once this period closes, auspicious marriage muhurats become available again, which is why you'll see a cluster of dates in the second half of the month rather than spread evenly throughout.
This also means November tends to be a high-demand month — families who postponed decisions during Chaturmas, plus those who specifically wanted a November wedding, are often competing for the same handful of dates and the same venues.
November 2026 Auspicious Wedding Dates
There are 4 shubh dates available for marriage in November 2026, all falling in the last third of the month.
| Date | Day | Nakshatra | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 20, 2026 | Friday | Revati | Dwadashi |
| November 21, 2026 | Saturday | Revati | Dwadashi |
| November 24, 2026 | Tuesday | Rohini | Pratipada, Dwitiya |
| November 25, 2026 | Wednesday | Rohini, Mrigashira | Dwitiya, Tritiya |
Looking for year-end dates too? Also check December 2026 Wedding Dates — the last wedding window of the year with 7 auspicious dates.
Note: Exact muhurat time windows (the specific hours within each date) shift depending on your city's sunrise time. The dates and Nakshatra/Tithi combinations above hold regardless of location, but for the precise hour-to-hour ceremony timing in Patna, confirm with a local Panchang or your family pandit before finalizing.
A Closer Look at Each Date
November 20–21 (Friday–Saturday) fall under Revati Nakshatra and share the same Dwadashi Tithi, effectively forming a connected auspicious window. Since this pair lands on a Friday and Saturday, it's a strong pick if you want better guest attendance — most people find it easier to travel for a wedding over the weekend.
November 24–25 (Tuesday–Wednesday) shift into Rohini and Mrigashira Nakshatras — both considered highly favorable for marriage in Vedic astrology. This is a midweek pair, so if you go with these dates, factor in that out-of-town guests may need to take leave from work.
Planning Tips for a November 2026 Wedding
- Book your venue early. Since November is the first full month after Chaturmas, venues and popular banquet halls in Patna tend to fill up fast for these specific dates — often months in advance.
- Weather works in your favor. November in Bihar sits in the pleasant post-monsoon, pre-winter window — comfortable enough for both indoor and outdoor ceremonies, without the peak-winter chill that hits by late December.
- Weigh weekday vs. weekend dates. The November 20–21 pair suits families prioritizing guest turnout; the November 24–25 pair may offer more room to negotiate with vendors and venues, since weekday bookings usually see less competition.
- Confirm Kundali compatibility alongside the muhurat. Many families combine the general Panchang-based date with personal horoscope matching (Kundali Milan) before finalizing — worth doing early since it can occasionally shift your preferred date.
Looking for the full year? See the complete 2026 Vivah Muhurat calendar.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many wedding dates are there in November 2026?+
There are 4 auspicious wedding dates in November 2026: the 20th, 21st, 24th, and 25th.
Why do November wedding dates start only in the third week?+
Chaturmas typically ends in mid-to-late November with Dev Uthani Ekadashi. Auspicious marriage muhurats only become available once this period concludes, which is why dates cluster toward the end of the month.
Is November 20–21 or November 24–25 a better choice?+
Both pairs fall under favorable Nakshatras. November 20–21 (Friday–Saturday) tends to suit families prioritizing guest attendance, while November 24–25 (Tuesday–Wednesday) may offer more flexibility with vendor and venue availability since it's a weekday.
Do these dates apply to Patna specifically?+
The dates and Nakshatra/Tithi details are consistent regardless of location. However, exact ceremony timing (the specific muhurat hours) depends on local sunrise times, so confirm precise timing for Patna with a Panchang tool or your pandit.
