Can you get married during Shukra asta?

Many families avoid it, and none of the dates in our shubh-date list fall inside these periods. Practice differs by region and family, so ask your family pandit to confirm which dates apply to your ceremony.

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Shukra Asta 2027 and 2028: Dates and What It Means for Weddings

Shukra asta is the period when Venus, the planet linked with marriage, is combust: too close to the Sun to be seen. Hindu weddings are traditionally avoided then. By our computation for Mumbai, Shukra asta runs 7 July 2027 to 17 September 2027 and 28 May 2028 to 6 June 2028.

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Last updated: 9 October 2026. By The Wedding Store.

When is Shukra asta in 2027 and 2028?

These dates are computed from the position of Venus and the Sun for Mumbai, using the same method as our list of shubh wedding dates. None of the dates in that list fall inside these periods.

Shukra asta periods for 2027 and 2028, computed for Mumbai
Period	Length	Last shubh date before	First shubh date after
7 July 2027 to 17 September 2027	73 days	27 June 2027	21 November 2027
28 May 2028 to 6 June 2028	10 days	25 May 2028	8 June 2028

7 July 2027 to 17 September 2027

73 days

It overlaps Chaturmas (14 July 2027 to 10 November 2027) and Guru asta (17 August 2027 to 14 September 2027), so that stretch has no shubh dates for more than one reason.
The last shubh date before it in our list is 27 June 2027.
The first shubh date after it is 21 November 2027.
Months affected: July 2027, August 2027, September 2027.

28 May 2028 to 6 June 2028

10 days

The last shubh date before it in our list is 25 May 2028.
The first shubh date after it is 8 June 2028.
Months affected: May 2028, June 2028.

What does Shukra asta mean for a wedding?

Venus, the planet of marriage, is too close to the Sun to be visible, so weddings are avoided.

Practice differs by region and family, and many follow their own pandit's panchang. Treat the dates above as a planning guide, and ask your family pandit to confirm the dates that apply to your ceremony.

How do you plan a wedding around Shukra asta?

Good dates are fewer when several restrictions overlap, so venues and photographers book up early for the dates just before and after. Pick your function dates first, then work backwards for each vendor with the book-by months for 16 vendor types. Our free countdown checklist dates every task from your wedding day once you enter it.

Dates are computed from astronomical positions for Mumbai and filtered with conservative classical rules. Panchang traditions differ by region and family, so treat this as a shortlist, not a final verdict. Always confirm your date and exact lagna with your family pandit before booking any vendor.

Frequently asked questions

When is Shukra asta in 2027 and 2028?: By our computation for Mumbai, Shukra asta (Venus combust) runs 7 July 2027 to 17 September 2027 and 28 May 2028 to 6 June 2028. These dates come from the positions of Venus and the Sun, and your family pandit's panchang may differ.
What is Shukra asta?: Shukra asta is the period when Venus, the planet linked with marriage, is combust: too close to the Sun to be seen. Hindu weddings are traditionally avoided then, though practice differs by region and family.
Can you get married during Shukra asta?: Many families avoid it, and none of the dates in our shubh-date list fall inside these periods. Practice differs by region and family, so ask your family pandit to confirm which dates apply to your ceremony.
How do you plan a wedding around Shukra asta?: Pick your function dates first, then work backwards for each vendor using the book-by months. Venues and photographers book up early for the dates just before and after the restricted period, because good dates are fewer.

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