Auspicious Days to Buy Gold in 2026

Nakshatra timings change slightly from city to city. Check your local panchang or astrologer for the exact muhurat.

Pushya Nakshatra (Pushyami)

Pushya is one of the 27 nakshatras (star groups) in Vedic astrology. The Moon passes through it about once every 27 days. It's considered one of the best times to buy gold, because people believe anything bought then brings lasting wealth. When Pushya falls on a Thursday, it's called Guru Pushya. When it falls on a Sunday, it's called Ravi Pushya. Both are thought to be especially lucky. In 2026, Ravi Pushya falls on 1 February and 1 November, and Guru Pushya falls on 23 April, 21 May and 15 July.

Makar Sankranti – 14 January 2026

Makar Sankranti marks the Sun moving into Capricorn (Makar) and the end of winter. Buying gold on this day is believed to bring good luck and prosperity for the year ahead.

Ugadi and Gudi Padwa – 19 March 2026

Ugadi and Gudi Padwa mark the Hindu New Year in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Maharashtra. Many families buy gold on this day to begin the new year well.

Akshaya Tritiya – 19 April 2026

Akshaya Tritiya, also called Akha Teej, falls on the third day of the bright half of the Vaishakha month. "Akshaya" means "never diminishing", so people believe that gold bought on this day keeps growing in value. It's one of the biggest gold-buying days in India and is important in Hinduism and Jainism.

Sharad Navratri – 11 to 19 October 2026

Navratri is nine days of worship of Goddess Durga. Buying gold during these days is considered a sign of her blessings and of good winning over evil.

Dussehra – 20 October 2026

Dussehra, or Vijayadashami, comes right after Navratri and celebrates victory and new beginnings. Buying gold on Dussehra is believed to bring success and prosperity.

Dhanteras – 6 November 2026

Dhanteras is the first day of Diwali and the most popular day of the year for buying gold. People believe that buying gold, silver or utensils on Dhanteras brings the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi and keeps money troubles away.

Diwali – 8 November 2026

Diwali, the festival of lights, is when Goddess Lakshmi is worshipped. Many families buy gold coins or jewellery for the Lakshmi Puja.

Balipratipada – 10 November 2026

Balipratipada, also called Bali Padva, is celebrated the day after Diwali in many regions. It marks King Bali's yearly return to Earth. Buying gold on this day is believed to bring wealth, and in Maharashtra husbands often gift gold to their wives on Padva.

Tips Before You Buy Gold on an Auspicious Day

• Check the day's rate first. Gold prices change every day, and jewellers often raise premiums on busy festival days.
• Only buy hallmarked jewellery. Every piece must have a BIS hallmark with a 6-digit HUID code.
• Compare making charges. They can range from about 8% to 25% of the gold value.
• Consider digital options. Gold ETFs, gold mutual funds and digital gold let you buy on a lucky day without paying making charges.
• Keep your bill. Ask for a proper GST invoice (3% on gold) that shows the purity, weight and making charges.