Best Day to Buy Silver: Auspicious Days, Muhurat and the 2026-27 Calendar
Last updated: 26 September 2026 · 10 min read · By Arun Mehta
The best day to buy silver is Monday, the day of Chandra, the Moon, because silver has always been the Moon's metal in Indian tradition. Beyond the weekly rhythm, three windows outshine the rest: Pushya Nakshatra, Dhanteras, and Akshaya Tritiya. Buy silver on one of these and tradition says the wealth you bring home stays and grows.
This guide gives you the honest reasoning, a weekday-by-weekday verdict, and a dated calendar for 2026 and 2027 so you never have to guess. We sell silver-plated idols and puja pieces at Dev Aastha, so a couple appear below as examples, but the advice stands on its own whether you buy from us, a jeweller, or nobody at all.
Key takeaways
- Monday (Somvar) is the classic weekly day for silver, as the Moon rules both the day and the metal.
- Pushya Nakshatra is the single most auspicious buying star; in 2026 it falls on 5 Oct, 1 Nov, 28 Nov and 26 Dec.
- Dhanteras (6 Nov 2026) and Akshaya Tritiya (9 May 2027) are the festival windows when silver is considered especially shubh.
- Buy in the morning or during a clean muhurat, and avoid the daily Rahu Kaal hour.
- What you buy matters as much as when: coins, a Lakshmi idol, a kalash or puja silver all count.
On this page
- What is the best day to buy silver?
- Best weekday to buy silver, day by day
- Pushya Nakshatra 2026: the most auspicious window
- Dhanteras, Diwali and Akshaya Tritiya
- Your silver-buying calendar for 2026 and 2027
- Choosing the right time of day and muhurat
- What to actually buy on an auspicious day
- Days and mistakes to avoid
- Frequently asked questions
What is the best day to buy silver?
The best day to buy silver is Monday, followed closely by Friday and Thursday. Monday belongs to Chandra, the Moon, and silver is the Moon's metal, so the two are a natural match for peace, calm and steady prosperity.
Friday is ruled by Shukra (Venus) and linked to Goddess Lakshmi, which makes it a favourite for buying anything to do with wealth and beauty. Thursday, ruled by Guru (Jupiter), is prized when your intent is growth or long-term saving.
The truly auspicious day to buy silver is one where the weekday aligns with a favourable nakshatra or a festival, because the day becomes stronger still. That layering, weekday plus star plus tithi, is what a good muhurat really is. The sections below show you exactly how to stack them without needing a pandit on call.
Best weekday to buy silver, day by day
Every weekday carries a planetary ruler, and that ruler shapes whether silver sits well with it. Here is the honest, at-a-glance verdict most panchang traditions agree on.
| Day | Ruling planet | Verdict for buying silver |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | Moon (Chandra) | Best. Silver is the Moon's own metal; ideal for peace, health and home prosperity. |
| Friday | Venus (Shukra) | Excellent. Linked to Lakshmi; strong for wealth, beauty and gifting silver. |
| Thursday | Jupiter (Guru) | Very good. Best when your aim is growth, savings or a long-term investment. |
| Wednesday | Mercury (Budh) | Good for commerce and trade-linked buying; a practical, neutral choice. |
| Sunday | Sun (Surya) | Acceptable, especially when it carries Pushya Nakshatra (Ravi Pushya). |
| Saturday | Saturn (Shani) | Usually avoided for fresh purchases, but fine on Pushya or Dhanteras. |
| Tuesday | Mars (Mangal) | Least preferred; Mars is fiery and unsettled for a cooling metal like silver. |
Treat this as a guide, not a rulebook. A weekday that is merely "acceptable" becomes strong the moment a good nakshatra lands on it, which is why the star matters as much as the day.
Pushya Nakshatra 2026: the most auspicious window
Pushya Nakshatra is widely called the most auspicious star for buying silver, gold and anything meant to last. Its name comes from pushti, meaning nourishment, and it is believed to protect and multiply whatever you acquire under it.
When Pushya falls on a Thursday it becomes Guru Pushya, the most powerful combination of the year; on a Sunday it is Ravi Pushya, and on a Monday it pairs the buying star with silver's own Moon-day. In 2026 the remaining Pushya dates are these.
| Pushya date (2026) | Weekday | Special yoga |
|---|---|---|
| 5 October 2026 | Monday | Som Pushya, doubly strong for silver (Moon day + Moon metal) |
| 1 November 2026 | Sunday | Ravi Pushya, excellent for wealth items |
| 28 November 2026 | Saturday | Shani Pushya, steadies long-term savings |
| 26 December 2026 | Saturday | Shani Pushya, good for investment-grade buying |
If you are asking which day to buy silver for the best possible start, the 5 October 2026 Som Pushya is the standout, because it stacks the Moon's weekday with the Moon's metal and the nourishing Pushya star.
Pushya timings run by the panchang, not the clock, so a date can begin the evening before or end mid-morning. Check the exact start and end for your city on a panchang before you set out, and buy inside that window.
Dhanteras, Diwali and Akshaya Tritiya
Two festivals sit at the very top of the silver-buying calendar: Dhanteras and Akshaya Tritiya. On both, bringing silver home is believed to invite Lakshmi and lasting abundance.
Dhanteras opens the Diwali week and is dedicated to wealth and well-being. In 2026 it falls on Friday, 6 November, with Diwali two days later on Sunday, 8 November. Buying even a small silver coin or idol on Dhanteras is one of the oldest customs in the Indian home.
Akshaya Tritiya is the other great window; the word akshaya means "never diminishing", so wealth bought that day is said to keep growing. The next one lands on Sunday, 9 May 2027.
Because Dhanteras is such a specific occasion, we have a dedicated walk-through of what to buy and why in our guide to buying silver on Dhanteras, and the timing details in our Dhanteras significance and muhurat guide. This page stays focused on choosing the right day across the year.
Your silver-buying calendar for 2026 and 2027
Here is the short, practical list. If you want one auspicious day to plan around, pick the nearest entry and buy in the morning within its muhurat.
- 5 October 2026 (Mon) - Som Pushya Nakshatra, the standout day of the season.
- Every Monday - the reliable weekly choice for silver all year round.
- 1 November 2026 (Sun) - Ravi Pushya Nakshatra.
- 6 November 2026 (Fri) - Dhanteras, the classic festival buy.
- 8 November 2026 (Sun) - Diwali, Lakshmi Puja day.
- 28 November 2026 (Sat) - Pushya Nakshatra.
- 26 December 2026 (Sat) - Pushya Nakshatra.
- 9 May 2027 (Sun) - Akshaya Tritiya, wealth that never diminishes.
For the full festival picture around these dates, our Hindu festival and vrat calendar for 2026 lists every major tithi and muhurat in one place. Bookmark whichever date suits you and you are set.
Choosing the right time of day and muhurat
The best time to buy silver is the morning, ideally in the Brahma Muhurat or the early daylight hours when the mind is calm and the day is fresh. A clean start matters as much as the date itself.
Whatever day you choose, avoid the Rahu Kaal, the roughly 90-minute inauspicious window that shifts each day. Most people simply check the day's Rahu Kaal on a panchang app and buy before or after it.
Two more small habits help. Buy when your intent is settled rather than rushed, and if the purchase is meant for the puja room, do a short prayer as you bring it in. Tradition treats the act of welcoming silver as part of the blessing, not just the transaction.
If a perfect muhurat is simply not possible, a Monday morning outside Rahu Kaal is a safe, honest default that needs no astrologer.
What to actually buy on an auspicious day
The day sets the intention; the object carries it home. Silver coins, a Lakshmi or Lakshmi-charan piece, a wealth kalash, or everyday puja silver are all traditional and all count, so choose what your home will actually use.
A pair of silver charan paduka, the sacred footprints of Goddess Lakshmi, is a classic Dhanteras and Pushya buy, believed to invite her into the home. A hand-finished Lakshmi Charan silver-plated idol is a gentle way to mark the day without a jeweller-scale spend.
A wealth kalash is the other favourite, symbolising a pot of abundance that keeps filling. A small silver-plated Kuber Kalash sits neatly on a puja shelf or a Dhanteras display and reads clearly as a prosperity piece. For more wealth-linked options in one place, browse the wealth and prosperity collection.
One honest note on material. Solid silver is heavy and priced by weight, while quality silver-plated pieces give you the same lustre and symbolism at a fraction of the cost. Neither is "better"; they answer different budgets. If you are weighing the two, our guide comparing silver-plated and pure-silver idols lays out the trade-offs plainly, and our note on why silver is used in puja explains the deeper significance.
Days and mistakes to avoid
A few choices can quietly undo an otherwise good buy. None of these are superstition-heavy; they are the practical cautions most families follow.
- Tuesday and the Rahu Kaal hour. Mars-ruled Tuesday is the least favoured weekday, and every day's Rahu Kaal is best skipped.
- Amavasya (new moon), except Diwali. A dark-moon day is generally avoided for fresh purchases, with Diwali's Lakshmi Puja being the well-known exception.
- Buying in haste or in a bad mood. Intent matters in tradition; a rushed, irritated purchase misses the point of choosing a muhurat at all.
- Chasing price over meaning. An auspicious day is about welcoming prosperity, not grabbing a discount, so buy something you will keep and use.
- Overpaying for "solid silver" you did not want. Know whether you are buying by weight or buying for symbolism before you walk in.
Steer clear of these and the rest takes care of itself. Pick a good day, buy in the morning, and bring the piece home with a calm mind.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best day to buy silver?
The best day to buy silver is Monday, because the Moon rules both the day and the metal, making it ideal for peace and steady prosperity. Friday (linked to Lakshmi) and Thursday (linked to growth) are the next best weekdays. Align any of them with Pushya Nakshatra or a festival like Dhanteras for the strongest result.
Is Pushya Nakshatra good for buying silver in 2026?
Yes, Pushya Nakshatra is considered the most auspicious star for buying silver. In 2026 it falls on 5 October (Monday), 1 November (Sunday), 28 November and 26 December. The 5 October Som Pushya is the standout, as it combines the Moon's weekday, the Moon's metal and the nourishing Pushya star.
Which day to buy silver for investment?
For a savings or investment mindset, Thursday (ruled by Jupiter, the planet of growth) is a strong pick, and a Pushya Nakshatra date strengthens it further. Akshaya Tritiya, on 9 May 2027, is the classic festival for wealth that is said to never diminish.
Can I buy silver on Dhanteras 2026?
Yes. Dhanteras, on Friday 6 November 2026, is one of the most auspicious days of the year to bring silver home, and even a small coin or idol counts. For a full breakdown of what to buy and why, see our dedicated Dhanteras silver-buying guide.
What is the best time of day to buy silver?
Morning is best, ideally the early daylight hours, and you should avoid the day's Rahu Kaal window whichever weekday you choose. Buying with a settled mind, and offering a short prayer if the piece is for your puja room, is part of the tradition.
Chandi kharidne ka shubh din kaun sa hai?
Chandi kharidne ka shubh din somvar (Monday) mana jata hai, kyunki chandi Chandrama ki dhatu hai. Iske alawa Pushya Nakshatra, Dhanteras aur Akshaya Tritiya sabse shubh maane jaate hain. Kharidari subah ke samay, Rahu Kaal se bachte hue karein.
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About the author: Arun covers Hindu traditions, vastu and festivals for Dev Aastha, translating time-honoured practices into clear, practical guidance for modern Indian homes. His writing draws on scriptural sources and the lived traditions of devout households.
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