August 2026 has 12 auspicious days for Naamkaran (Naming) Muhurat: 3, 5, 7, 9, 16, 17, 19, 20, 26, 28, 30, 31 August. Below are the exact time window, nakshatra, tithi and Moon sign for each day (Delhi time). For your city use the muhurat tool; before any major ceremony also check Chandra-bala from your own chart.
| Date | Time window | Nakshatra | Tithi | Moon sign |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 August Monday | 05:44 AM – 05:44 AM, 4 Aug | Uttara Bhadrapada, Revati | Panchami, Shashthi | Pisces |
| 5 August Wednesday | 05:45 AM – 09:18 PM | Ashvini | Saptami, Ashtami | Aries |
| 7 August Friday | 06:43 PM – 05:46 AM, 8 Aug | Rohini | Dashami | Taurus |
| 9 August Sunday | 05:47 AM – 02:43 PM | Mrigashira | Ekadashi, Dvadashi | Gemini |
| 16 August Sunday | 04:53 PM – 05:51 AM, 17 Aug | Hasta, Chitra | Panchami | Virgo |
| 17 August Monday | 05:51 AM – 05:52 AM, 18 Aug | Chitra, Swati | Panchami, Shashthi | Virgo → Libra (04:19 PM) |
| 19 August Wednesday | 05:53 AM – 06:46 AM | Swati | Saptami | Libra |
| 20 August Thursday | 09:08 AM – 09:18 PM | Anuradha | Ashtami | Scorpio |
| 26 August Wednesday | 05:56 AM – 07:59 AM | Shravana | Trayodashi | Capricorn |
| 28 August Friday | 05:57 AM – 03:13 AM, 29 Aug | Shatabhisha | Purnima, Pratipada | Aquarius |
| 30 August Sunday | 05:58 AM – 05:59 AM, 31 Aug | Uttara Bhadrapada, Revati | Dvitiya, Tritiya | Pisces |
| 31 August Monday | 05:59 AM – 08:51 AM | Revati | Tritiya | Pisces |
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When is Naamkaran (Naming) Muhurat in August 2026?
12 auspicious days: 3, 5, 7, 9, 16, 17, 19, 20, 26, 28, 30, 31 August (Delhi time; each day's window is in the table above).
Are these times the same for every city?
No — sunrise and the time zone change the windows. Use the muhurat tool and enter your city for exact local times.
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