Gold is bought for weddings, festivals and savings, and many families like to buy on a shubh day. These are the days that pass the usual rules, with the time window for each. Pushya nakshatra on a Thursday (Guru Pushya) or Sunday (Ravi Pushya) is the most loved of all.
5 shubh days found for 2026. No day passes the rules in: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October.
November 2026 2 days
| Date | Tithi | Nakshatra | Muhurat window |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Nov 2026Monday | Saptami (Shukla) | Shravana | 9:25 am – 5:27 pm |
| 25 Nov 2026Wednesday | Pratipada (Krishna) | Rohini | 6:51 am – 12:08 pm |
December 2026 3 days
| Date | Tithi | Nakshatra | Muhurat window |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Dec 2026Thursday | Dashami (Krishna) | Hasta | 9:23 am – 10:53 am |
| 4 Dec 2026Friday | Ekadashi (Krishna) | Hasta | 6:58 am – 10:23 am |
| 14 Dec 2026Monday | Panchami (Shukla) | Dhanishtha | 9:41 am – 5:26 pm |
Timings are for New Delhi and can shift by a few minutes in your city. The list is filtered with the traditional rules. For a big occasion, please confirm with your pandit.
Rules used
- Good nakshatras: Ashwini, Rohini, Pushya, Hasta, Swati, Anuradha, Shravana, Dhanishtha, Revati.
- Good days: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
- Rikta tithis (4, 9, 14) and Amavasya are left out. Pitru Paksha is left out.
- Rahu Kaal, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti and Bhadra are cut out of the window.
Good to know
Akshaya Tritiya, Dhanteras and Guru Pushya are the classic days for gold. A price check at two or three jewellers, and a proper bill with the hallmark, matter more than the hour you walk in.
Questions people ask
Which day is best to buy gold?
Akshaya Tritiya, Dhanteras and Guru Pushya or Ravi Pushya are the best known. Fridays with a good nakshatra are also liked.
Is it a must to buy only on these days?
No. These dates are a custom for those who like to follow one. Buy when you need it and when the price suits you.