Indian national calendar

The Indian national calendar (sometimes called Saka calendar) is the official civil calendar in India. It is used by the Gazette of India, news broadcasts by All India Radio, and in calendars and communications issued by the Government of India.

Calendar structure

Month Length Start date (Gregorian)
1 Chaitra30/31March 22*
2 Vaisakha31April 21
3 Jyaistha31May 22
4 Asadha31June 22
5 Sravana31July 23
6 Bhadra31August 23
7 Asvina30September 23
8 Kartika30October 23
9 Margashirsh (Agrahayana)30November 22
10 Pausa30December 22
11 Magha30January 21
12 Phalguna30February 20

The months in the first half of the year all have 31 days. This was done to take in account for the slower movement of the sun across the sky during that time.

In leap years, Chaitra has 31 days and starts on March 21.

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