The Hindu Calendar, also known as the Panchang and Panchangam, is a lunisolar based on the movements of the moon.
The total number of days in the Hindu calendar is 354,11 days shorter than the globally followed Gregorian calendar.
After every three years, the extra 33 days create an extra month called Adhik. Adhik consists of 29 days. The rest of the four days are adjusted throughout the year.
In 2023, the Adhik month was from July 18 to August 16. Thus, it will next appear in 2026.
Hindu Calendar 2025: Months and Dates in Gregorian Calendar
| Name of the Month | No. of Days | Gregorian Calendar |
|---|---|---|
| Chaitra | 30 days | March 15- April 12 |
| Vaisakha | 31 days | April 13- May 12 |
| Jyestha | 31 days | May 13- June 11 |
| Asadha | 31 days | June 12- July 10 |
| Shravana | 31 days | July 11- August 9 |
| Bhadrapada | 31 days | August 10- September 7 |
| Ashvina | 30 days | September 8- October 7 |
| Kartika | 30 days | October 8- November 5 |
| Agrahayana | 30 days | November 6- December 4 |
| Pausha | 30 days | December 5 2025- January 3 2026 |
| Magha | 30 days | January 4 to February 1 |
| Phalguna | 30 days | February 2- March 3 |
Chaitra 2025 (March 15- April 12)
- 15th March (Chaitra 1): Gangaur Vrat starts
- 17th March (Chaitra 3): Chhatrapati Shivaji Tithi Based Jayanti
- 22nd March (Chaitra 8): Hindi New Year
- 27th March (Chaitra 13): Rang Teras
- 30th March (Chaitra 16): Gudi Padwa, Cheti Chand, Vasant Ritu
- 31st March (Chaitra 17): Gangaur Pooja, Jhulelal Jayanti, Matsya Jayanti
- 3rd April (Chaitra 20): Yamuna Chhath
- 5th April (Chaitra 22): Babu Jagjivan Rams Birthday
- 6th April (Chaitra 23): Swaminarayan Jayanti , Mahatara Jayanti, Ram Navami
- 10th April (Chaitra 27): Mahavir Jayanti
- 11th April (Chaitra 28): Jyothirao Phule Jayanthi
- 12th April (Chaitra 29): Hanuman Jayanthi, Satyanarayan puja
Vaisakha 2025 (April 13- May 12)
- 14th April (Vaisakha 2): Baisakhi, Dr B.R. Ambedkar's Birthday
- 15th April (Vaisakha 3): Bengali New Year
- 24th April (Vaisakha 12): Vallabhacharya Jayanti
- 25th April (Vaisakha 13): Sen Jayanti
- 29th April (Vaisakha 17): Parshurama Jayanti
- 1st May (Vaisakha 19): Maharashtra Day
- 2nd May (Vaisakha 20): Surdas Jayanti
- 5th May (Vaisakha 23): Bagalamukhi Jayanti
- 7th May (Vaisakha 25): Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti
- 11th May (Vaisakha 29): Narasimha Jayanti
- 12th May (Vaisakha 30): Kurma Jayanti, Buddha Purnima, Satyanarayan puja
Jyestha (May 13- June 11)
- 13th May (Jyestha 1): Narada Jayanthi
- 15th May (Jyestha 3): Vrishabha Sankranti
- 23rd May (Jyestha 11): Bhadrakali Jayanti
- 26th May (Jyestha 14): Vrat Savitri Vrat
- 27th May (Jyestha 15): Shani Jayanti
- 29th May (Jyestha 17): Maharana Pratap Jayanti
- 3rd June (Jyestha 22): Dhumavati Jayanti
- 5th June (Jyestha 24): Ganga Dussehra
- 11th June (Jyestha 30): Kabir Jayanti
Asadha (June 12- July 10)
- 15th June (Asadha 4): Mithuna Sankranti
- 27th June (Asadha 16): Puri Rath Yatra
- 10th July (Asadha 29): Guru Purnima, Vyasa Puja
Shravana (July 11- August 9)
- 11th July (Shravana 1): Kanwar Yatra
- 12th July (Shravana 2): Jaya Parvati Vrat begins
- 24th July (Shravana 14): Hariyali Amavasya
- 25th July (Shravana 15): Varsha Ritu
- 27th July (Shravana 17): Hariyali Teej
- 29th July (Shravana 19): Nag Panchami
- 31st July (Shravana 21): Tulsidas Jayanti
- 9th August (Shravana 30): Raksha Bandhan, Narali Purnima
Bhadrapada (August 10- September 7)
- 12th August (Bhadrapada 3): Kajari Teej
- 15th August (Bhadrapada 6): Krishna Janmasthami
- 17th August (Bhadrapada 8): Simha Sankranti
- 25th August (Bhadrapada 16): Varaha Jayanti
- 27th August (Bhadrapada 18): Ganesh Chaturthi
- 2nd September (Bhadrapada 24): Ramdev Jayanti
- 5th September (Bhadrapada 27): Onam
Ashvina (September 8- October 7)
- 14th September (Ashvina 7): Hindi Day
- 17th September (Ashvina 10): Vishwakarma Jayanti, Kanya Sankranti
- 22nd September (Ashvina 15): Sharad Ritu, Agrasen Jayanti, Navratri begins
- 28th September (Ashvina 21): Durga Puja
- 30th September (Ashvina 23): Saraswati Puja
- 1st October (Ashvina 24): Dussehra (Maha Navami)
- 2nd October (Ashvina 25): Dussehra, Gandhi Jayanti
- 6th October (Ashvina 29): Kojagara Puja, Sharad Purnima
- 7th October (Ashvina 30): Valmiki Jayanti
Kartika (October 8- November 5)
- 10th October (Kartika 3): Karwa Chauth
- 17th October (Kartika 10): Tula Sankranti
- 18th October (Kartika 11): Dhanteras
- 21st October (Kartika 14): Diwali
- 22nd October (Kartika 15): Govardhan Puja, Anna Koota
- 23rd October (Kartika 16): Bhai Dooj
- 27th October (Kartika 20): Chhath Puja
- 31st October (Kartika 24): Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's Birthday
- 1st November (Kartika 25): Kansa Vadh
- 2nd November (Kartika 26): Tulsi Vivah
- 4th November (Kartika 28): Manikarnika Snan
- 5th November (Kartika 29): Kartik Purnima, Guru Nanak Jayanti, Dev Diwali
Agrahayana (November 6- December 4)
- 8th November (Agrahayana 3): Saubhagya Sundari Teej
- 12th November (Agrahayana 7): Kalbhairav Jayanti
- 16th November (Agrahayana 11): Vrishchika Sankranti
- 21st November (Agrahayana 16): Hemant Ritu
- 1st December (Agrahayana 26): Gita Jayanti
- 4th December (Agrahayana 30): Annapurna Jayanti
Pausha (December 5 2025- January 3, 2026)
- 16th December (Pausha 12): Dhanu Sankranti
- 24th December (Pausha 20): Bharatiya Grahak Diwas
- 25th December (Pausha 21): Malaviya Jayanti
- 27th December (Pausha 23): Guru Gobind Jayanti
- 3rd January (Pausha 30): Paush Purnima, Magh snan
Magha (January 4, 2026- February 2, 2026)
- 6th January (Magha 3): Sakat Chauth
- 12th January (Magha 9): Swami Vivekananda Jayanti
- 13th January (Magha 10): Lohri
- 14th January (Magha 11): Makar Sankranti, Ganga Sagar Snan
- 22nd January (Magha 19): Ganesh Jayanti
- 23rd January (Magha 20): Basant Panchami
- 26th January (Magha 23): Republic Day
- 30th January (Magha 27): Vishwakarma Jayanti, Gandhi Samaadhi
- 1st February (Magha 29): Magh Purnima, Guru Ravidas Jayanti
Phalguna (February 2, 2026 to March 3, 2026)
- 10th February (Phalguna 9): Sri Ramdas Navami
- 13th February (Phalguna 12): Kumbha Sankranti
- 15th February (Phalguna 14): Maha Shivratri
- 19th February (Phalguna 18): Phulera Dooj, Shivaji Jayanti, Ramkrishna Jayanti
- 24th February (Phalguna 23): Holashtak
- 3rd March (Phalguna 30): Chaitanya Mahaprabhu Jayanti, Holika Dahan, Holashtak ends
History of the Hindu Calendar
The Hindu calendar is an ancient calendar that first surfaced in Vedic scriptures most likely between 2000 BCE and 1000 BCE. Initially lunar-centric, it was based on the moon's phases. However, to harmonize with solar events, adjustments were made, leading to regional variations in calendrical systems.
Intellectuals such as Aryabhata and Varahamihira made significant contributions by applying mathematical principles and astronomical observations. They refined the calendar, introducing concepts like tithis (lunar days) and masas (lunar months), aiding its accuracy and usability.
Among the multitude of regional calendars, the Vikram Samvat stands out. Linked to the legendary King Vikramaditya, it commences from his ascension to the throne, blending lunar months with solar corrections.
Today, the Hindu calendar remains integral to cultural and religious practices, guiding festivals, rituals, and auspicious occasions. It serves as a bridge between tradition, spirituality, and the cosmic rhythms, enriching lives with its cyclical insights.
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