Travel Muhurat August 2026 — 7 Dates, Best Windows & Nakshatras
August 2026 has 7 shubh muhurat dates for starting a journey, computed from the classical panchang for Delhi (IST). The strongest is 1 August 2026 — Shatabhisha nakshatra, Tritiya tithi, score 89/100. The full list below is ranked by score; every date expands to show its exact window and per-rule breakdown.
Best of August 2026
Saturday, 1 August 2026
3:49 PM – 5:30 PM IST
Amrit choghadiyaShatabhisha nakshatraTritiyaAlso at 89: 3 more dates this month.
7 August 2026 dates, ranked
◆Top pick#1 1 August 2026 · SaturdayAmrit choghadiyaShatabhisha nakshatraTritiyaWindow (IST): 3:49 PM – 5:30 PMScore: 89
- Rahu KaalClear of Rahu KaalPass
- YamagandaClear of YamagandaPass
- Gulika KaalClear of Gulika KaalPass
- DurmuhurtamClear of DurmuhurtamPass
- Panchaka-rahitaPanchaka: Shubha (rahita)Pass
- Auspicious ChoghadiyaAmrit choghadiya (Amrit — best)Pass
- Nakshatra suited to Travel / journeyShatabhisha — chara classPass
- Auspicious tithiKrishna TritiyaPass
- Auspicious yogaShobhana yogaPass
- Abhijit Muhurat bonusOutside Abhijit Muhurat (no bonus)Note
Best window of 1 August 2026 for starting a journey: engine score 45 → 89/100. Computed for Delhi; Tara Bala / Chandra Bala vs your birth star are app features.
#2 17 August 2026 · MondayAmrit choghadiyaSwati nakshatraShashthiWindow (IST): 5:52 AM – 7:30 AMScore: 89
- Rahu KaalClear of Rahu KaalPass
- YamagandaClear of YamagandaPass
- Gulika KaalClear of Gulika KaalPass
- DurmuhurtamClear of DurmuhurtamPass
- Panchaka-rahitaPanchaka: Shubha (rahita)Pass
- Auspicious ChoghadiyaAmrit choghadiya (Amrit — best)Pass
- Nakshatra suited to Travel / journeySwati — chara classPass
- Auspicious tithiShukla ShashthiPass
- Auspicious yogaShukla yogaPass
- Abhijit Muhurat bonusOutside Abhijit Muhurat (no bonus)Note
Best window of 17 August 2026 for starting a journey: engine score 45 → 89/100. Computed for Delhi; Tara Bala / Chandra Bala vs your birth star are app features.
#3 18 August 2026 · TuesdayAmrit choghadiyaSwati nakshatraSaptamiWindow (IST): 12:25 AM – 1:47 AMScore: 89
- Rahu KaalClear of Rahu KaalPass
- YamagandaClear of YamagandaPass
- Gulika KaalClear of Gulika KaalPass
- DurmuhurtamClear of DurmuhurtamPass
- Panchaka-rahitaPanchaka: Shubha (rahita)Pass
- Auspicious ChoghadiyaAmrit choghadiya (Amrit — best)Pass
- Nakshatra suited to Travel / journeySwati — chara classPass
- Auspicious tithiShukla SaptamiPass
- Auspicious yogaShukla yogaPass
- Abhijit Muhurat bonusOutside Abhijit Muhurat (no bonus)Note
Best window of 18 August 2026 for starting a journey: engine score 45 → 89/100. Computed for Delhi; Tara Bala / Chandra Bala vs your birth star are app features.
#4 28 August 2026 · FridayAmrit choghadiyaShatabhisha nakshatraPratipadaWindow (IST): 9:10 AM – 10:46 AMScore: 89
- Rahu KaalClear of Rahu KaalPass
- YamagandaClear of YamagandaPass
- Gulika KaalClear of Gulika KaalPass
- DurmuhurtamClear of DurmuhurtamPass
- Panchaka-rahitaPanchaka: Shubha (rahita)Pass
- Auspicious ChoghadiyaAmrit choghadiya (Amrit — best)Pass
- Nakshatra suited to Travel / journeyShatabhisha — chara classPass
- Auspicious tithiKrishna PratipadaPass
- Auspicious yogaSukarman yogaPass
- Abhijit Muhurat bonusOutside Abhijit Muhurat (no bonus)Note
Best window of 28 August 2026 for starting a journey: engine score 45 → 89/100. Computed for Delhi; Tara Bala / Chandra Bala vs your birth star are app features.
#5 25 August 2026 · TuesdayChara choghadiyaShravana nakshatraTrayodashiWindow (IST): 1:46 AM – 3:10 AMScore: 84
- Rahu KaalClear of Rahu KaalPass
- YamagandaClear of YamagandaPass
- Gulika KaalClear of Gulika KaalPass
- DurmuhurtamClear of DurmuhurtamPass
- Panchaka-rahitaPanchaka: Shubha (rahita)Pass
- Auspicious ChoghadiyaChara choghadiyaPass
- Nakshatra suited to Travel / journeyShravana — chara classPass
- Auspicious tithiShukla TrayodashiPass
- Auspicious yogaSaubhagya yogaPass
- Abhijit Muhurat bonusOutside Abhijit Muhurat (no bonus)Note
Best window of 25 August 2026 for starting a journey: engine score 40 → 84/100. Computed for Delhi; Tara Bala / Chandra Bala vs your birth star are app features.
#6 27 August 2026 · ThursdayAmrit choghadiyaShatabhisha nakshatra~Atiganda yogaPurnimaWindow (IST): 4:34 AM – 5:58 AMScore: 77
- Rahu KaalClear of Rahu KaalPass
- YamagandaClear of YamagandaPass
- Gulika KaalClear of Gulika KaalPass
- DurmuhurtamClear of DurmuhurtamPass
- Panchaka-rahitaPanchaka: Shubha (rahita)Pass
- Auspicious ChoghadiyaAmrit choghadiya (Amrit — best)Pass
- Nakshatra suited to Travel / journeyShatabhisha — chara classPass
- Auspicious tithiShukla PurnimaPass
- Auspicious yogaAtiganda yogaCaution
- Abhijit Muhurat bonusOutside Abhijit Muhurat (no bonus)Note
Best window of 27 August 2026 for starting a journey: engine score 33 → 77/100. Computed for Delhi; Tara Bala / Chandra Bala vs your birth star are app features.
#7 10 August 2026 · Monday~Udveg choghadiyaPunarvasu nakshatraTrayodashiWindow (IST): 12:26 AM – 1:47 AMScore: 53
- Rahu KaalClear of Rahu KaalPass
- YamagandaClear of YamagandaPass
- Gulika KaalClear of Gulika KaalPass
- DurmuhurtamClear of DurmuhurtamPass
- Panchaka-rahitaPanchaka: Shubha (rahita)Pass
- Auspicious ChoghadiyaUdveg choghadiyaFail
- Nakshatra suited to Travel / journeyPunarvasu — chara classPass
- Auspicious tithiKrishna TrayodashiPass
- Auspicious yogaSiddhi yogaPass
- Abhijit Muhurat bonusOutside Abhijit Muhurat (no bonus)Note
Best window of 10 August 2026 for starting a journey: engine score 10 → 53/100. Computed for Delhi; Tara Bala / Chandra Bala vs your birth star are app features.
Nakshatras this month
Every August date falls in a nakshatra classically suited to starting a journey:
Shatabhisha ×3Swati ×2Punarvasu ×1Shravana ×1
Frequently asked questions
How many shubh journey muhurat dates are there in August 2026?
August 2026 has 7 universally auspicious dates for starting a journey, computed for Delhi (IST). Each survives the full classical screen — Rahu Kaal, Yamaganda, Gulika, Durmuhurtam, bad Panchaka, nakshatra suitability, rikta tithi and harsh yoga — and shows its exact per-rule breakdown above.
Which is the best Travel muhurat in August 2026?
1 August 2026 (Saturday) leads the month with a score of 89/100: Amrit choghadiya, 3:49 PM – 5:30 PM IST, Tritiya tithi and Shatabhisha nakshatra. The list above is ranked by this score; anything 70 or higher is classically strong.
Are these August 2026 timings valid in my city?
They are computed for Delhi (IST, 28.61°N 77.21°E) as a national reference. Muhurat windows depend on local sunrise, so they shift by several minutes across India and more abroad. Use the date confidently; for the exact window in your city, check Bela's city panchang or the app, which recomputes for your precise location.
Do these August dates account for my personal horoscope?
No — and no honest generic list can. These dates clear the universal (panchang-shuddhi) rules only. Tara Bala and Chandra Bala, which judge the day's Moon against your own birth star, can only be checked against your chart. The Bela app applies both to every window for your whole family.
These dates clear the universal rules.
Tara Bala and Chandra Bala — the day's Moon against your own birth star — need your chart. The Bela app applies both to every window for your whole family.