Travel Start Muhurat 2026

The most auspicious travel start muhurat dates in 2026 are listed above with their exact time windows, nakshatra and tithi. Dates marked "excellent" have all Panchang elements favourably aligned.

A travel start muhurat is selected using the Hindu Panchang — the nakshatra (lunar mansion), tithi (lunar day), weekday, yoga and karana — while avoiding inauspicious periods like Rahu Kaal and Bhadra. Starting a journey on a shubh muhurat protects the traveler from mishaps and ensures the purpose of travel is fulfilled successfully.

Key guidelines: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday are good for travel; Avoid Tuesdays and Saturdays for new journeys; Movable (Chara) nakshatras are ideal: Ashwini, Punarvasu, Pushya, Hasta, Swati, Anuradha, Shravana, Dhanishtha.