The Hindu calendar (or Panchang) is a family of lunisolar calendars used across India, Nepal, and Hindu diaspora communities. The most common variants are Vikram Samvat (year 2082–2083) and Saka Samvat (year 1947–1948). Each day is described by five elements: tithi, vara, nakshatra, yoga, and karana.
The 12 months are: Chaitra (March-April), Vaisakha (April-May), Jyaistha (May-June), Asadha (June-July), Sravana (July-August), Bhadra (August-September), Asvina (September-October), Karttika (October-November), Margasirsa (November-December), Pausa (December-January), Magha (January-February), and Phalguna (February-March).
Each month is divided into two halves: Shukla Paksha (waxing moon, days 1-15) and Krishna Paksha (waning moon, days 1-15). The 15th of Shukla Paksha is Purnima (full moon); the 15th of Krishna Paksha is Amavasya (new moon).
An extra month (Adhik Maas) is added every 32-33 months to keep the calendar synced with the solar year.
Makar Sankranti — 14 January 2026 (Sun enters Capricorn).
Maha Shivaratri — 15 February 2026.
Holi (Dhulandi) — 4 March 2026.
Ram Navami — 26 March 2026.
Hanuman Jayanti — 31 March 2026.
Raksha Bandhan — 28 August 2026.
Krishna Janmashtami — 4 September 2026.
Ganesh Chaturthi — 14 September 2026.
Navratri begins — 12 October 2026.
Dussehra (Vijayadashami) — 20 October 2026.
Diwali (Deepavali) — 8 November 2026.
Govardhan Puja — 10 November 2026.