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5 datesNew Delhi · ISTMundan Muhurat January 2026
5 auspicious dates for mundan in January 2026, with the nakshatra, the tithi and the hours each one holds.
| Date | Day | Nakshatra | Tithi | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 January 2026 | Thursday | Jyeshtha | Krishna Trayodashi | 20:17–05:48 (next day) |
| 19 January 2026 | Monday | Shravana | Shukla Dwitiya | 02:15–07:15 |
| 21 January 2026 | Wednesday | Shatabhisha | Shukla Tritiya | 07:15–02:48 (next day) |
| 29 January 2026 | Thursday | Mrigashira | Shukla Ekadashi | 07:32–13:56 |
| 30 January 2026 | Friday | Punarvasu | Shukla Trayodashi | 03:28–07:11 |
Closed days this month
- Kharmas, 1 January 2026 to 14 January 2026: the Sun in Sagittarius (mid-December to mid-January) or Pisces (mid-March to mid-April)
Next dates
- 5 February 2026, Thursday, Hasta, 00:23–07:08
- 6 February 2026, Friday, Hasta, 07:07–01:19 (next day)
- 11 February 2026, Wednesday, Jyeshtha, 10:53–07:04 (next day)
About the mundan muhurat
Mundan, the child's first haircut (chudakarana), is usually done in the first, third or fifth year. Its nakshatra list includes Jyeshtha and Swati, which most other ceremonies refuse. Kharmas and adhik maas are avoided.
Is this right for my city?
These dates are read at sunrise for New Delhi. Across India the dates almost never change, but the hours move with your sunrise, by up to an hour between Kolkata and Mumbai. Outside India the date itself can shift. Check the dates for your own city, anywhere in the world, free.
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Is there a mundan muhurat in January 2026?
Yes, 5: 15 January, 19 January, 21 January, 29 January and 30 January.
What time is the mundan muhurat?
Each date has its own hours, shown in the table, in Indian Standard Time for New Delhi. Your city's hours move with its sunrise.
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