Vedic Tithi

How are Vehicle Purchase Muhurat Dates Calculated?

Each Panchang day (sunrise to the next sunrise) at your location is checked against the rules below, the same rules Drik Panchang's dates follow. Only the tithi, nakshatra and yoga at sunrise and the ones after them count. The muhurat is the first stretch of at least 5 minutes in which every rule holds, in your local time.

๐ŸŒ™ Nakshatra

The Moon must be in Rohini, Mrigashira, Punarvasu, Pushya, Hasta, Chitra, Swati, Anuradha, Shravana, Dhanishtha, Shatabhisha or Revati.

โ˜€๏ธ Tithi

Shukla Tritiya, Panchami, Shashthi, Ashtami, Dashami, Ekadashi, Trayodashi, Purnima and Krishna Pratipada, Tritiya, Panchami, Shashthi, Ashtami, Dashami, Ekadashi, Trayodashi.

๐Ÿ“… Weekday

Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday. Tuesday and Saturday are not used.

โš ๏ธ What is avoided

Pitru Paksha (the dark fortnight of Bhadrapada) and Adhika months. The muhurat must begin within 15 hours of sunrise (by 9 pm when the day is counted from a 6 am sunrise).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Vehicle Purchase Muhurat?

Vehicle Purchase Muhurat is an auspicious date and time for buying a new vehicle โ€” car, bike, truck, or any other mode of transport โ€” based on the Hindu almanac (Panchang). Many families choose to take delivery of their new vehicle during this window.

How many Vehicle Purchase Muhurat dates are there in 2026?

There are 88 auspicious Vehicle Purchase Muhurat dates in 2026 for New Delhi, in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December. Vehicle purchase has more dates than marriage or Graha Pravesh because it has no month or Jupiter/Venus restrictions, only Pitru Paksha and Adhika months.

Does the muhurat apply to the booking, payment, or delivery?

The muhurat is most commonly observed for the delivery date โ€” the day you physically receive and first drive the vehicle. If you can align the payment or booking on the same date, that is ideal, but delivery is the primary event.

Is it okay to buy a second-hand vehicle on a muhurat date?

Yes. The same muhurat principles apply to second-hand or pre-owned vehicles. The key event is still the date of purchase and taking possession of the vehicle.

Can I take delivery of a vehicle on Saturday?

The dates here never fall on a Saturday or a Tuesday: only Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday are used for vehicle purchase.

Do I need a separate muhurat for vehicle registration?

Ideally registration should happen on the same day as delivery. If it has to be on a different day, a separate auspicious date is preferred, though many people treat registration as a formality and focus mainly on the delivery muhurat.

Are these dates suitable for commercial vehicles too?

Yes. The muhurat dates listed apply to all types of vehicles โ€” personal cars, bikes, trucks, and commercial vehicles. The same Panchang factors are considered regardless of the vehicle type.

Vehicle Purchase Muhurat 2026 โ€” Auspicious Dates to Buy a Vehicle