Gujarati Samvat Calendar 2020
The Gujarati festival calendar (Vikram Samvat, Kartika new year). Gujarati festivals and vrats month by month, with the date and tithi timing of each.
February 2020
Gujarati Samvat 2075 (Sadharana)
Magha – Phalguna
Timings shown for New Delhi (IST) at sunrise - use the city box at the top to change it. Solar months begin by each tradition's own Sankranti rule (same-day, next-day, sunset or aparahna). Era years and lunar month names follow standard Vedic calculations and may differ slightly from regional almanacs around an Adhik Maas.
Gujarati Samvat Calendar 2020 - festivals and vrats through the year
The Gujarati Samvat Calendar lists 43 dates in 2020, opening with Vaikuntha Ekadashi on 6 January and closing with Dattatreya Jayanti on 29 December. Of these, 10 are vrats (fasting observances). November is the fullest month with 9 dates. The year runs through Gujarati Samvat 2075 – 2076. 2020 carries an Adhik Maas (Ashwina (Adhik)), the extra lunar month that pushes several festivals later than usual.
January 2020 Pausha – Magha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Jan | Mon | Vaikuntha Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 15 Jan | Wed |
Uttarayan (Makar Sankranti) The kite festival on the Sun's entry into Makara. |
Krishna Panchami |
| 29 Jan | Wed |
Vasant Panchami
The worship of Goddess Saraswati on Magha Shukla Panchami. |
Shukla Chaturthi |
February 2020 Magha – Phalguna
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Feb | Fri |
Maha Shivratri
The great night of Lord Shiva. |
Krishna Trayodashi |
March 2020 Phalguna – Chaitra
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Mar | Mon |
Holika Dahan The bonfire of Holika on the full moon of Phalguna. |
Shukla Purnima |
| 10 Mar | Tue |
Dhuleti (Holi) The festival of colours, the day after Holika Dahan. |
Krishna Pratipada |
| 25 Mar | Wed |
Chaitra Navratri Begins
The spring nine nights of Devi worship begin on Chaitra Shukla Pratipada. |
Shukla Pratipada |
| 27 Mar | Fri |
Gangaur The climax of an eighteen-day Rajasthani festival to Gauri (Parvati) on Chaitra Shukla Tritiya; married women pray for their husbands and unmarried girls for a good groom, with grand processions of Gauri and Isar (Shiva) idols in Jaipur and Udaipur. |
Shukla Tritiya |
April 2020 Chaitra – Vaishakha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Apr | Thu |
Ram Navami The birth of Lord Rama on Chaitra Shukla Navami. |
Shukla Navami |
| 8 Apr | Wed |
Hanuman Jayanti
The birth of Lord Hanuman on the full moon of Chaitra. |
Shukla Purnima |
| 26 Apr | Sun |
Akshaya Tritiya (Akhatrij) Vaishakha Shukla Tritiya — among the most auspicious days for new ventures. |
Shukla Tritiya |
May 2020 Vaishakha – Jyeshtha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 May | Wed |
Narsimha Jayanti The advent of Lord Narasimha on Vaishakha Shukla Chaturdashi. |
Shukla Chaturdashi |
June 2020 Jyeshtha – Ashadha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jun | Mon |
Ganga Dussehra The descent of the Ganga, on Jyeshtha Shukla Dashami. |
Shukla Dashami |
| 5 Jun | Fri | Vat Purnima (Vat Pournima) Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 23 Jun | Tue |
Ashadhi Beej (Kutchi New Year) The Kutchi new year on Ashadha Shukla Dwitiya, welcoming the monsoon. |
Shukla Dwitiya |
| 23 Jun | Tue |
Ratha Yatra Lord Jagannath's chariot festival, observed grandly in Ahmedabad. |
Shukla Dwitiya |
July 2020 Ashadha – Shravana
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jul | Wed | Gauri Vrat (Morakat) Begins Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 3 Jul | Fri | Jaya Parvati Vrat Begins Vrat | Shukla Trayodashi |
| 5 Jul | Sun |
Guru Purnima The full moon of Ashadha honouring teachers and sage Veda Vyasa. |
Shukla Purnima |
| 30 Jul | Thu |
Jhulan Yatra (Hindola) Begins The swing festival of Radha and Krishna — beautifully decorated swings are rocked through to Jhulan Purnima; in Gujarat temples the same hindola (swing) darshan is held. |
Shukla Ekadashi |
August 2020 Shravana – Bhadrapada
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Aug | Mon |
Narali Purnima (Nariyal Purnima) On Shravana Purnima, coastal communities offer coconuts (naral / nariyal) to the sea god Varuna, marking the end of the monsoon and the return to fishing. |
Shukla Purnima |
| 7 Aug | Fri | Bol Choth (Bahula Chauth) Vrat | Krishna Chaturthi |
| 9 Aug | Sun | Randhan Chhath Vrat | Krishna Shashthi |
| 10 Aug | Mon | Shitala Satam Vrat | Krishna Shashthi |
| 12 Aug | Wed |
Janmashtami
The midnight birth of Lord Krishna. |
Krishna Ashtami |
| 21 Aug | Fri | Hartalika Teej (Kevda Trij) Vrat | Shukla Tritiya |
| 22 Aug | Sat |
Ganesh Chaturthi
The birth of Lord Ganesha on Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturthi. |
Shukla Chaturthi |
| 23 Aug | Sun | Rishi Panchami Vrat | Shukla Panchami |
September 2020 Bhadrapada – Ashwina – Ashwina (Adhik)
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Sep | Thu |
Pitru Paksha Begins The fortnight of offerings to the ancestors begins. |
Krishna Pratipada |
October 2020 Ashwina (Adhik) – Ashwina – Kartika
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | Sat |
Sharad Navratri Begins The autumn nine nights of Devi worship begin. |
Shukla Pratipada |
| 23 Oct | Fri |
Durga Ashtami
The eighth night of Navratri, sacred to Goddess Durga. |
Shukla Saptami |
| 25 Oct | Sun |
Dussehra (Vijayadashami) The triumph of good over evil on Ashwina Shukla Dashami. |
Shukla Navami |
| 30 Oct | Fri |
Sharad Purnima
The bright autumn full moon of Ashwina, kept with Kojagari Lakshmi worship. |
Shukla Chaturdashi |
November 2020 Kartika – Margashirsha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Nov | Sun | Ahoi Ashtami Vrat | Krishna Saptami |
| 12 Nov | Thu |
Vasubaras / Vagh Baras (Govatsa Dwadashi) The first day of Diwali, when cows and their calves are worshipped in gratitude for their nourishment — kept as Vasubaras in Maharashtra and Vagh Baras in Gujarat, where traders close the old account books. |
Krishna Dwadashi |
| 13 Nov | Fri |
Kali Chaudas
The night before Diwali's Amavasya, Goddess Kali is worshipped to destroy negativity; sleep and laziness (alasya) are symbolically driven from the home. |
Krishna Trayodashi |
| 14 Nov | Sat |
Diwali The worship of Goddess Lakshmi and Sharda Puja on Kartika Amavasya. |
Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 14 Nov | Sat |
Kali Chaudas Narak Chaturdashi, kept in Gujarat as Kali Chaudas. |
Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 15 Nov | Sun |
Bali Pratipada (Diwali Padwa / Bestu Varas) The Diwali Padwa honouring King Bali's return; wives perform aukshan (aarti) for their husbands and new account books and ventures are begun. In Gujarat this is Bestu Varas, the Gujarati New Year. |
Krishna Amavasya |
| 16 Nov | Mon |
Bhai Beej Sisters honour their brothers two days after Diwali. |
Shukla Pratipada |
| 19 Nov | Thu |
Labh Pancham The fifth day after Diwali (Kartik Shukla Panchami) — the auspicious day Gujarati traders reopen their shops and account books, praying to Lakshmi and Ganesha for profit (labh) in the new year. |
Shukla Panchami |
| 30 Nov | Mon |
Dev Diwali (Kartik Purnima) The Diwali of the gods on Kartika Purnima. |
Shukla Purnima |
December 2020 Margashirsha – Pausha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Dec | Tue |
Dattatreya Jayanti The advent of Lord Dattatreya on Margashirsha Purnima. |
Shukla Chaturdashi |
Months of the Gujarati Samvat Calendar in 2020
The Gujarati Samvat Calendar does not begin its year on 1 January, so each of its months straddles two Gregorian ones. These are the months that ran through 2020, covering Gujarati Samvat 2075 – 2076. A month marked part is one the Gregorian year cuts short at its own start or end.
| Month | Begins | Ends | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pausha part | 1 Jan 2020 | 14 Jan 2020 | 14 |
| Magha | 15 Jan 2020 | 13 Feb 2020 | 30 |
| Phalguna | 14 Feb 2020 | 14 Mar 2020 | 30 |
| Chaitra | 15 Mar 2020 | 13 Apr 2020 | 30 |
| Vaishakha | 14 Apr 2020 | 14 May 2020 | 31 |
| Jyeshtha | 15 May 2020 | 14 Jun 2020 | 31 |
| Ashadha | 15 Jun 2020 | 16 Jul 2020 | 32 |
| Shravana | 17 Jul 2020 | 16 Aug 2020 | 31 |
| Bhadrapada | 17 Aug 2020 | 16 Sep 2020 | 31 |
| Ashwina | 17 Sep 2020 | 17 Sep 2020 | 1 |
| Ashwina (Adhik) | 18 Sep 2020 | 16 Oct 2020 | 29 |
| Ashwina | 17 Oct 2020 | 17 Oct 2020 | 1 |
| Kartika | 18 Oct 2020 | 16 Nov 2020 | 30 |
| Margashirsha | 17 Nov 2020 | 15 Dec 2020 | 29 |
| Pausha part | 16 Dec 2020 | 31 Dec 2020 | 16 |
What happened in the sky in 2020
Beyond the dates the Gujarati Samvat Calendar lists, 2020 brought 6 eclipses - 2 solar and 4 lunar - of which 4 were above the horizon somewhere in India. The year also carried an Adhik Maas, the extra lunar month of Ashwina, running from 18 September 2020 to 16 October 2020. Vasant Panchami fell on 29 January, 11 days earlier in the year than in 2019 - a lunar year runs about eleven days short of a solar one.
Eclipses of 2020
| Date (IST) | Eclipse | Gujarati Samvat date | Seen from India |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jan 12:40 AM | Penumbral lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) | Pausha Krishna Pratipada | Penumbral only |
| 6 Jun 12:54 AM | Penumbral lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) | Jyeshtha Krishna Pratipada | Penumbral only |
| 21 Jun 12:10 PM | Annular solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) 2 days before Ashadhi Beej (Kutchi New Year) | Ashadha Amavasya | Yes - Sutak observed |
| 5 Jul 9:59 AM | Penumbral lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) on Guru Purnima | Ashadha Purnima | Not visible |
| 30 Nov 3:12 PM | Penumbral lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) on Dev Diwali (Kartik Purnima) | Margashirsha Purnima | Penumbral only |
| 14 Dec 9:43 PM | Total solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) | Margashirsha Amavasya | Not visible |
Sutak Kaal was observed for 1 of these. A penumbral (Upachhaya) eclipse is not counted as a grahan.
Guru and Shani in 2020
| Date | Graha | Sign change |
|---|---|---|
| 24 Jan 10:00 AM | Shani (Saturn) | Dhanu → Makara |
| 30 Mar 4:00 AM | Guru (Jupiter) | Dhanu → Makara |
| 30 Jun 5:30 AM | Guru (Jupiter) | Makara → Dhanu re-entry while retrograde |
| 20 Nov 1:30 PM | Guru (Jupiter) | Dhanu → Makara |
Jupiter takes about a year to cross a sign, Saturn about two and a half. Rahu entered Vrishabha on 23 September 2020, carrying the eclipse axis with it.
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Frequently asked questions about the Gujarati Samvat Calendar 2020
How many festivals and vrats does the Gujarati Samvat Calendar list in 2020?
The Gujarati Samvat Calendar lists 43 dates in 2020, of which 10 are vrats. The first is Vaikuntha Ekadashi on Monday, 6 January 2020, and the last is Dattatreya Jayanti on Tuesday, 29 December 2020.
What are the main festival dates in the Gujarati Samvat Calendar for 2020?
The first major observances of 2020 are:
- Uttarayan (Makar Sankranti) - Wednesday, 15 January 2020
- Vasant Panchami - Wednesday, 29 January 2020
- Maha Shivratri - Friday, 21 February 2020
- Holika Dahan - Monday, 9 March 2020
- Dhuleti (Holi) - Tuesday, 10 March 2020
- Chaitra Navratri Begins - Wednesday, 25 March 2020
Which month of 2020 has the most observances in the Gujarati Samvat Calendar?
November 2020 is the fullest month with 9 dates, including Ahoi Ashtami, Vasubaras / Vagh Baras (Govatsa Dwadashi), Kali Chaudas, Diwali, Bali Pratipada (Diwali Padwa / Bestu Varas), Bhai Beej, Labh Pancham, Dev Diwali (Kartik Purnima).
Which traditional year does 2020 correspond to in the Gujarati Samvat Calendar?
The Gregorian year 2020 spans Gujarati Samvat 2075 – 2076. The traditional year does not begin on 1 January, so one Gregorian year usually covers the end of one era year and the start of the next.
Did 2020 have an Adhik Maas?
Yes. 2020 carried an Adhik Maas (Ashwina (Adhik)), the extra lunar month inserted roughly every third year to keep the lunar calendar in step with the solar one. Festivals falling after it shift later in the Gregorian year, which is why 2020 dates can look out of place beside a neighbouring year.
Were there any eclipses in 2020?
2020 had 6 eclipses:
- 11 January 2020 - Penumbral lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan), penumbral only, so no Sutak was observed
- 6 June 2020 - Penumbral lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan), penumbral only, so no Sutak was observed
- 21 June 2020 - Annular solar eclipse (Surya Grahan), visible in India, so Sutak Kaal was observed
- 5 July 2020 - Penumbral lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan), not visible from India
- 30 November 2020 - Penumbral lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan), penumbral only, so no Sutak was observed
- 14 December 2020 - Total solar eclipse (Surya Grahan), not visible from India
Sutak Kaal is observed only for an eclipse actually visible where you are, so 1 of these was kept in India.
Did Guru or Shani change sign in 2020?
Yes - 4 sign changes among the slow grahas in 2020:
- Shani (Saturn) entered Makara on 24 January 2020
- Guru (Jupiter) entered Makara on 30 March 2020
- Guru (Jupiter) entered Dhanu on 30 June 2020, moving retrograde
- Guru (Jupiter) entered Makara on 20 November 2020
Jupiter takes about a year to cross one sign and Saturn about two and a half, so these transits colour the whole year rather than a single week.
How do I see the tithi and nakshatra for a specific date in 2020?
Use the month grid above: pick a month from the selector, then tap any day to open its full panchang - tithi with start and end times, nakshatra, yoga, karana, sunrise and sunset, and the inauspicious periods (Rahu Kalam, Yamaganda, Gulika Kalam). Set your city in the box at the top first, because these timings are sunrise-based and shift with location. The Gujarati Samvat Calendar opens on the current month.
About the Gujarati Samvat Calendar
The Gujarati festival calendar (Vikram Samvat, Kartika new year). Gujarati festivals and vrats month by month, with the date and tithi timing of each.
Each day lists its tithi and paksha, the nakshatra, the weekday (vaar) and any festivals or vrats. Tap any day to see the full panchang for that date - tithi start and end times, nakshatra, yoga, karana, sunrise and sunset, and the inauspicious periods (Rahu Kalam, Yamaganda, Gulika Kalam). Use the month and year selectors to browse any year in the archive or plan ahead into the coming years.
This calendar names the tithi and festivals for each day. For sunrise, Rahu Kalam and muhurat windows on a chosen date, open the Panchang. Other regional calendars are on the Calendars index. Fast stories live under Vrat Katha.
