Feeling Superstitious? Say "I Do" on One of These Lucky Wedding Dates

The ultimate guide to auspicious wedding dates in 2025, 2026, 2027 and 2028.

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Updated Feb 17, 2025

If you're newly engaged (and a little superstitious), your first question as you begin wedding planning is likely this: What are lucky wedding dates? Everyone wants to start married life off on a strong note. And for many, that includes ensuring luck is on their side for the big day. From wearing certain colors to finding something old, new, borrowed and blue, there are lots of ways to-be-weds can aim for an auspicious marriage (the meaning of auspicious, by the way, is a sign of future success). Choosing a wedding date based on its auspiciousness is a great place to begin to harness good luck.

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To ensure your day is as fortune-filled as possible, we've done the hard work and gathered the best, most auspicious wedding dates in 2025, 2026, 2027 and 2028. Plus, we share expert-backed insights on lucky wedding dates across religions, cultures, astrology and numerology. In short, we've gathered everything you need to know about the luckiest dates to get married (because you can't guarantee that good-luck rain on your wedding day).

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Should You Keep Luck in Mind When Selecting a Wedding Date?

When's the best day to get married? What's the luckiest month to get married? Or the luckiest wedding date? We're taking a look at everything you need to know about keeping luck in mind when selecting the most popular wedding dates.

"As the old saying goes, 'Luck is when preparation meets opportunity,'" says April Elliot Kent, a professional astrologer and author with over 30 years of experience. "First, we have to set the stage for luck by choosing a partner carefully, having honest conversations about our plans and preferences and making a sincere commitment."

"Why wouldn't you want to keep auspiciousness in mind? Part of being lucky is believing you're lucky and celebrating luck where you find it. (And of course, you're lucky, because you've found each other!)," says Eleni N. Gage, wedding expert and author of Lucky in Love: Traditions, Customs, and Rituals to Personalize Your Wedding. "Considering auspicious wedding dates is just one more way of being intentional about planning your wedding. On a practical note, no one can argue with luck (or sentimental value). So, if you want to get married on the anniversary of the day you met (because how lucky was that day?) then no one can be annoyed if it falls smack in the middle of a holiday weekend—or on a Wednesday night. (Or if they're annoyed, they can't try and talk you out of it, because you've got a good reason.)"

Here's the thing, even if you aren't sure how much you believe in luck, there really isn't a downside to selecting a lucky wedding date. Whether you're confident that a lucky wedding date is a must, or just think it would be nice to have, keeping auspicious calendar dates in mind is a solid wedding planning decision you can make easily as you check items off of your wedding vendor checklist. (Pro tip: You can filter options on The Knot Vendor Marketplace by vendor availability to only see folks that are available on the lucky wedding date of your choosing.)

Gage encourages to-be-weds to "choose a wedding date that seems lucky to you. Maybe that's the date that the venue of your dreams has available, which is lucky enough on its own. Maybe it's your grandparents' anniversary because they have a relationship you admire. My husband and I got married on 10/10/10 because we liked the way it sounded (and it fulfilled the prediction of an Indian astrologer who once told me I'd wed on that date!). Any wedding date can be lucky if you believe it is. (And for extra insurance, get married during a waxing moon or on the 'upswing' of the clock—so between 4:30 and 4:59 say, instead of between 5:00 and 5:29. Lore has it that your happiness will keep swinging up, too.)"

Which dates are lucky for marriage? The ones below and whichever ones resonate with you in your relationship. See what's a lucky wedding date in 2025 and beyond below.

Lucky Wedding Dates 2025

For 2025 lucky wedding dates, one way to keep bad fortune at bay is to select a month and date that coordinates with 2 and 5. Additionally, the dates below are considered lucky wedding dates for 2025:

January 2, 10 and 25
February 1, 2, 9 and 26
May 2, 8 and 28
June 1, 6, 20 and 22
July 2, 3, 10 and 27
August 1, 12 and 15
September 2, 20 and 24
October 1, 3, 16 and 25
November 1, 2, 14, 22 and 27
December 3, 5, 11, 21, 27 and 31

Is 2025 a Good Year to Get Married?

Along with the numerous auspicious wedding dates in 2025, it's also the Year of the Snake in the Chinese zodiac. Snake years are symbolic of wisdom and transformation, which are positive qualities when it comes to establishing a marriage.

Lucky Wedding Dates 2026

Looking for 2026 lucky wedding dates? For an auspicious or lucky wedding date in 2026, focus on dates that incorporate 2 and 6. Additionally, the wedding dates in 2026 below are considered lucky wedding dates:

January 1, 2, 7, 19, 26 and 27
February 1, 2, 3, 6, 8, 12 and 28
March 1, 2, 5, 12 and 24
April 1, 2, 7, 15 and 21
May 1, 2, 19 and 21
June 1, 2, 12, 19 and 22
August 1, 6, 15 and 19
September 2, 5 and 7
October 1 and 2
November 16, 17 and 29
December 1 and 18

Is 2026 a Good Year to Get Married?

If we had a lucky wedding date calculator, it would likely tell you that 2026 is a great year to get married. There are lots of lucky wedding dates in 2026 (particularly in October and November), plus other auspicious happenings that could bring good fortune. For example, 2026 is a year that has a rare blue moon, set to appear in late May.

Lucky Wedding Dates 2027

What's the luckiest wedding date in 2027? Focus on dates that include 2 and 7. Additionally, since 27 is divisible by 9 and 3, look for dates that lean into those numbers as well. Here are 2027 lucky wedding dates to note:

January 1, 6 and 18
February 2, 5, 7, 23 and 27
March 1, 2, 3, 23, 26 and 31
April 1, 2, 3, 8, 11 and 26
May 1, 2, 3, 8, 10, 15, 23, 29 and 30
June 1, 2 and 24
July 1, 2, 5, 6, 17, 23 and 28
August 1, 2, 6, 12, 22, 23 and 25
September 1, 2, 6, 10, 19 and 29
October 1, 5 and 14
November 2, 5, 22, 24 and 26
December 2, 3, 6, 21 and 23

Is 2027 a Good Year to Get Married?

The year 2027 is the Year of the Goat in the Chinese Zodiac, thought to be an incredibly auspicious time. There's a positive influence on relationships too, which you can see by how many lucky weddings dates fall in 2027. The period from July through September seems to be especially charmed.

Lucky Wedding Dates 2028

If a date includes a 2 or an 8, you'll have luck on your side if you're set to wed this year. Additionally, there are quite a few other auspicious dates to consider. See them below:

January 1, 2, 3, 5, 12, 22 and 28
February 1, 3 and 11
March 1, 2, 12, 18 and 20
April 1, 2, 3, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 22, 25, 26 and 30
May 1, 2, 5 and 8
July 1, 2, 9, 10, 11, 14, 19 and 29
August 1, 2, 3, 7, 10, 11, 15, 16, 19, 21 and 31
September 2, 5, 9, 20 and 29
October 1, 2, 14, 17 and 28November 3
December 1, 2, 10, 14 and 17

Is 2028 a Good Year to Get Married?

Those with late-spring nuptials in the year 2028 will likely have luck on their side as they say "I do," given the bevy of auspicious dates falling in April and May of this year. August to-be-weds will also likely experience some good fortune. But no matter when you tie the knot, any year you get to start your life with someone you love is lucky in our book.

Astrological Wedding Dates

Why not consult the cosmos about when you should exchange wedding vows? Many couples look to the moon and stars when selecting an auspicious wedding date. Here's a look at the best days to get married according to astrology (they change form year to year), including astrology lucky dates that make perfect 2025 wedding dates. To select a lucky astrological wedding date, Kent suggests the following: "Without getting too technical, it involves making sure the planet Venus (the planet of marriage) is in good shape, according to various astrological considerations, making sure the sun and moon are in harmony with each other and choosing a time of day that emphasizes the good potential of the date and minimizes any troublesome ones. And if you can get Jupiter, the planet of good fortune, on your side, more's the better."

Waxing Moon: The time after a new moon when the moon is "renewed" is considered a lucky time to wed, especially compared to a waning or new moon. Astrologists can be consulted to also look at your birth chart to find the most ideal time to wed. Though, Kent mentions that selecting a date when the sun and moon are in easy aspect to each other is even better.

Supermoon: For those who want the best wedding dates in astrology, supermoons are a great time to tie the knot as they're said to be a time of heightened energy and connection to positive change. Also, on a practical note, they're great for having an outdoor wedding reception because the moon will provide extra light.

Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Thursday, December 4, 2025
Saturday, May 16, 2026
Monday, June 15, 2026
Thursday, December 24, 2026
Friday, January 22, 2027
Sunday, July 4, 2027
Monday, August 2, 2027
Wednesday, January 12, 2028
Thursday, February 10, 2028
Saturday, March 11, 2028

Summer Solstice: "It's considered lucky in many cultures to get married on the midsummer solstice—which Druids considered the wedding of heaven and earth," advises Gage. "But every month has lucky days in it!" Given its placement during prime wedding season, this makes for one of the best wedding dates in 2025 (and beyond) according to astrology.

Other Seasonal Solstices: "The summer and winter solstices, and the spring and autumnal equinoxes, are critical moments in the astrological year, but not necessarily significant for marriage in and of themselves—other than, possibly, the autumnal equinox (in the Northern Hemisphere) or the spring equinox (in the Southern Hemisphere), when the Sun is in Libra, the sign of marriage," says Kent. "But many other factors would need to be in place to make that a beneficial time to marry."

Full Moon: "I always think it's beautiful to have a full moon wedding or get married on an about-to-be-full moon; if your party goes on after dark, it's like cosmic decor," notes Gage. "So I'd look up the lunar calendar too and see if those fall on a date that works for you to get married." Alternatively, Kent notes that couples who wed on this date should do so with caution. "I know a lot of people like to marry on a full moon because it looks beautiful, but it's a very emotional, dramatic phase and it represents a couple who could be coming from very different points of view," says the expert.

Blue Moon: What's even more exceptional than a full moon in terms of astrological dates? A blue moon. The exceedingly rare event (hence "once in a blue moon") denotes the second full moon in a month on the Gregorian calendar. The next blue moon is Sunday, May 31, 2026. After that, there won't be another until 2029. This cosmic rarity is said to bring luck, enchantment and connection to the divine.

Lucky Wedding Dates Across Religions & Cultures

The religious and cultural wedding traditions that you're connected to can play a big role in helping you identify the best wedding ceremony date for yourself based on auspiciousness. Gage explains, "the lucky days vary by culture; for example, in Jewish lore, Tuesdays are lucky because it's written in the book of Genesis that on the third day after Creation (a Tuesday) God looked around and 'saw that it was good.' But Greek folklore says Tuesdays are unlucky because Constantinople fell on a Tuesday. And the old English rhyme in Every Woman's Encyclopaedia says to marry on 'Monday for wealth, Tuesday for health, Wednesday the best day of all, Thursday for losses, Friday for crosses and Saturday no luck at all.'" In short, some religions and cultures may have contradictory interpretations of what would be a lucky date for a wedding—ultimately you should settle on dates you identify with that feel most lucky to you and your partner.

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In addition to favorable dates, some religions and cultures also share that there are less optimal dates you may wish to avoid. Gage shares that "some religions have prohibitions about when you shouldn't marry—during Lent for Orthodox Christians, or during Ramadan for Muslims, for example."

Lucky Wedding Dates in the Jewish Calendar

According to Jewish wedding traditions, there are auspicious days and also popular months when it comes to selecting an ideal time of year to wed.

Tuesdays: In the story of creation in the Torah, on the third day, Tuesday, it's written twice that "and God saw that it was good." This is the only place where God reiterates that sentiment, leading many religious scholars to interpret that to mean that Tuesdays are extra-special. On the flip side, my Rabbis don't suggest weddings on Fridays due to Shabbat.

Rosh Chodesh: Meaning the "head of the month," Rosh Chodesh is the beginning of the month based on the lunar Jewish calendar. Since this is when the moon renews, it's considered an auspicious time to say "I do."

18: "18 is lucky in Jewish culture because every Hebrew letter has a numerical value; the letter heth is 8 and the letter yod is 10, and together they spell the word chai, or 'life,'" explains Gage.

Lucky Wedding Dates in the Chinese Zodiac Calendar

Gage explains that in terms of Chinese wedding traditions and according to many East Asian cultures, couples will analyze their "Chinese zodiac signs, the Chinese calendar and the astrological implications of the projected wedding date and time to determine some lucky Chinese numbers. There are Chinese calendar apps that will do that once you type in your info, or a couple can go to a feng shui master or fortune teller."

Eight: Eight, and especially 8/8 or August 8th is considered very lucky in most Asian cultures. Conversely, 4 is considered ill-fated. "East Asian cultures consider the number 8 lucky because it sounds like the word for 'prosperity'" and the number 9 because it sounds like the word for 'long-lasting' in Cantonese," explains Gage. "So, you could get married on the 8th of the month and call it lucky." These 8/8 lucky wedding dates are especially worth considering:

Friday, August 8, 2025
Saturday, August 8, 2026
Sunday, August 8, 2027
Tuesday, August 8, 2028

Lucky Wedding Dates in the Christian Calendar

While times like Lent make be seasons in the Christian calendar that couples want to avoid when it comes to tying the knot, there are other celebratory times of year that align nicely with weddings.

Advent: The time leading up to the birth of Jesus Christ is a festive and celebratory time for Christians. If you're excited about a winter wedding, this might be a great time to say "I do."

Christmas through Epiphany: According to the liturgical calendar, the season of Christmas begins with Christmas and lasts through Epiphany in mid-February. This is another celebratory season in the Christian calendar and a great time for a wedding.

Auspicious Wedding Dates in Hindu Culture

Amongst other Hindu wedding traditions, couples may choose to look to Vedic astrology to help them identify the best wedding dates.

Muhurat: Hindu couples often consult an astrologer to look at the pair's birth dates and the panchangram (astrological almanac) to select a lucky date according to Vedic astrology. They can also take a DIY approach to that by searching 'muhurat calendar' and typing in their info so that the site selects a 'muhurat' or auspicious time for the ceremony to start.

Lucky Wedding Dates in Islam

For observers of Islam, there aren't specific dates that are considered especially lucky. However, there are a few unlucky dates you may wish to avoid. Notably, Muharram and the duration of Ramadan should be avoided.

Lucky Holidays for a Wedding

While certain holidays and days of remembrance, such as National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day (December 7th) and September 11th, are generally avoided as wedding dates, there are other holidays that can align beautifully with weddings. Consider the below option as you embark on your holiday wedding planning journey.

New Year's Eve: Get ready to ring in the new year by tying the knot. NYE wedding ideas center on the end of one season and turning a new leaf into the new year—what better time to enter into a new marriage than on December 31st? And then your first full day as a married couple will be New Year's Day!

Best Wedding Dates According to Numerology

What's a lucky number for a wedding date? According to numerology, life path numbers and angel numbers are considered auspicious. The 222 angel number meaning in terms of love is particularly one to take note of. This pattern of digits represents harmony, stability and trusting the universe to steer you in the right direction (aka: the recipe for a great marriage).

Couples should compare life path numbers (find out using a special formula) and the sum of their two numbers would be one of the lucky numbers they should consider to get married on, according to wedding date numerology. A person with a 2 life path number marrying someone with a 5 life path number would want to plan around the number 7. This number would make a cool wedding date in 2025 or whatever year you're marrying in.

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Angel Numbers: An angel number is a number sequence with repetition or patterns of digits. Angel numbers are typically two to four numbers long, such as 888 or 5656. For those who value angel numbers, 11:11 may be considered the luckiest time of day to get married. Additionally, some of these common angel dates are some of the luckiest wedding dates you could choose:

January 1: 111 is said to be a "green light" from the universe. The number one is a powerful manifestation digit and is good for setting an intention.
February 22: As aforementioned, 222 is symbolic of balance, alignment and trust.
August 8: Eight is considered the most divine number in numerology as it's a symbol of infinity. Leaning into the repetition of eight could be a powerful choice.

Lucky Days of the Week for a Wedding

While Saturdays are the most common wedding day, it's interesting to note that they aren't necessarily the luckiest in searching for the best wedding dates in 2025 and beyond. As mentioned previously, Tuesdays are considered lucky in accordance with the Jewish calendar. Meanwhile, Wednesdays are also considered special based on a Celtic folk rhyme that reads, "Monday for wealth, Tuesday for health, Wednesday the best day of all, Thursday for losses, Friday for crosses and Saturday no luck at all."

As far as timing goes, Kent says: "It's best to avoid the two hours or so after sunset or sunrise (not that many people want to get married at 6-8 am!). There are many other considerations that determine the best time for the ceremony, but those are the ones that are true across the board."

Lucky Wedding Months

Pinning down a lucky month for a wedding feels much more attainable and offers more flexibility than settling on just one auspicious day. Or, if you select a lucky month and day, you can perhaps double your luck. June is considered incredibly lucky in Roman culture, given its association with Juno, the goddess of marriage. August is thought of as auspicious in Chinese culture, as number eight is a lucky number. In Irish culture, there's an old limerick that mentions lucky and unlucky wedding months. A couple of lines to note:

"Marry when the year is new, Always loving, kind and true…Marry in April when you can, Joy for maiden and for man…If you wed in bleak November, Only joy will come, remember. When December's showers fall fast, Marry and true love will last." So January, April, November and December are all great choices.

Unlucky Wedding Dates

While there are some wedding dates to avoid for practical or historical reasons, Gage emphasizes that "there are no absolutes when it comes to folklore," says Gage when asked about unlucky wedding dates. "Whatever day you want to get married you can find a reason it's lucky—whether it's the phase of the moon, the time of day or is simply lucky according to one culture or another." That being said, some couples may choose to avoid a few days throughout the year due to superstitions and the desire to not get married on an unlucky date. Kent says: "The date you get married will not make or break your marriage. Only the couple can do that. I've seen long, happy marriages that began on a date that was pretty terrible astrologically and vice versa as well."

Friday the 13th: Many consider Friday the 13th to be an unlucky day. As such, most couples choose to avoid tying the knot on Friday the 13th. There will be a Friday the 13th in June 2025. In 2026, there will be a Friday the 13th on February 13, March 13 and November 13. As for 2027, there will be a Friday the 13th in May and August. And in 2028, Friday the 13th crops up in October (spooky). It may be wise to avoid these unlucky wedding dates.

Ides of March: Ever since Julius Caesar's assassination on March 15 in 44 BC, the day has been known as the Ides of March and is generally considered unlucky.

Leap Day: While leap day is unique and uncommon, it's said to be an unlucky day to enter into marriage (and for couples looking for unique wedding dates in 2025, you'll have to keep this one off your list). Plus, who would want to make it so they can't celebrate their special day annually since their wedding anniversary would only come around every few years? The next leap day is on Tuesday, February 29, 2028.

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Additional sources: Cactus-Collective.com; Herongyang.com, vercalendario.info, wedgewoodweddings.com

Additional reporting by Cathryn Haight.