Indian Calendar 1956
The Indian national calendar - public holidays, national days and the main festivals of every community, listed month by month with the date for each.
April 1956
Shaka Samvat 1878 (Durmukha)
Chaitra – Vaishakha
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.
Indian Calendar 1956 - festivals and vrats through the year
The Indian Calendar lists 69 dates in 1956, opening with New Year on 1 January and closing with Christmas on 25 December. April is the fullest month with 15 dates. The year runs through Shaka Samvat 1877 – 1878.
January 1956 Pausha – Magha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | Sun | New Year | Krishna Chaturthi |
| 12 Jan | Thu | National Youth Day | Krishna Amavasya |
| 13 Jan | Fri | Bhogi / Lohri | Krishna Amavasya |
| 14 Jan | Sat | Makar Sankranti / Uttarayan / Pongal | Shukla Pratipada |
| 15 Jan | Sun | Mattu Pongal | Shukla Dwitiya |
| 23 Jan | Mon | Parakram Diwas (Netaji Jayanti) | Shukla Dashami |
| 26 Jan | Thu | Republic Day | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 30 Jan | Mon | Martyrs' Day | Krishna Tritiya |
February 1956 Magha – Phalguna
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Feb | Tue | Valentine's Day | Shukla Tritiya |
| 16 Feb | Thu | Vasant Panchami | Shukla Panchami |
March 1956 Phalguna – Chaitra
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Mar | Thu | International Women's Day | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 10 Mar | Sat | Maha Shivaratri | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 23 Mar | Fri | Shaheed Diwas | Shukla Dwadashi |
| 26 Mar | Mon | Holika Dahan | Shukla Purnima |
| 27 Mar | Tue | Holi / Dhuleti / Shimga | Krishna Pratipada |
| 30 Mar | Fri | Good Friday | Krishna Chaturthi |
| 31 Mar | Sat | Rang Panchami | Krishna Panchami |
April 1956 Chaitra – Vaishakha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Apr | Sun | Easter | Krishna Shashthi |
| 12 Apr | Thu | Cheti Chand (Sindhi New Year) | Shukla Pratipada |
| 12 Apr | Thu | Navreh | Shukla Pratipada |
| 12 Apr | Thu | Ugadi / Gudi Padwa / Chaitra Navratri | Shukla Pratipada |
| 13 Apr | Fri | Bohag Bihu (Rongali Bihu) | Shukla Tritiya |
| 13 Apr | Fri | Pana Sankranti (Maha Vishuba) | Shukla Tritiya |
| 13 Apr | Fri | Puthandu (Tamil New Year) | Shukla Tritiya |
| 13 Apr | Fri | Vaisakhi | Shukla Tritiya |
| 13 Apr | Fri | Vishu | Shukla Tritiya |
| 14 Apr | Sat | Ambedkar Jayanti | Shukla Chaturthi |
| 14 Apr | Sat | Poila Boishakh (Bengali New Year) | Shukla Chaturthi |
| 16 Apr | Mon | Yamuna Chhath (Yamuna Jayanti) | Shukla Shashthi |
| 19 Apr | Thu | Rama Navami | Shukla Navami |
| 22 Apr | Sun | Earth Day | Shukla Dwadashi |
| 25 Apr | Wed | Hanuman Jayanti | Shukla Purnima |
May 1956 Vaishakha – Jyeshtha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 May | Tue | Labour Day | Krishna Shashthi |
| 13 May | Sun | Akshaya Tritiya (Akha Teej) | Shukla Tritiya |
| 24 May | Thu | Buddha Purnima | Shukla Purnima |
June 1956 Jyeshtha – Ashadha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Jun | Tue | World Environment Day | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 17 Jun | Sun | Ganga Dussehra | Shukla Dashami |
| 21 Jun | Thu | International Yoga Day | Shukla Trayodashi |
July 1956 Ashadha – Shravana
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Jul | Mon | Jagannath Rath Yatra | Shukla Pratipada |
| 17 Jul | Tue | Ulto Rath Yatra | Shukla Dashami |
| 22 Jul | Sun | Guru Purnima | Shukla Purnima |
August 1956 Shravana – Bhadrapada
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Aug | Fri | Nag Panchami | Shukla Panchami |
| 15 Aug | Wed | Independence Day | Shukla Dashami |
| 20 Aug | Mon | Onam (Thiruvonam) | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 21 Aug | Tue | Raksha Bandhan | Shukla Purnima |
| 29 Aug | Wed | Krishna Janmashtami | Krishna Ashtami |
September 1956 Bhadrapada – Ashwina
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Sep | Wed | Teachers' Day | Shukla Pratipada |
| 8 Sep | Sat | Ganesh Chaturthi | Shukla Chaturthi |
| 14 Sep | Fri | Hindi Diwas | Shukla Dashami |
| 15 Sep | Sat | Engineer's Day | Shukla Ekadashi |
October 1956 Ashwina – Kartika
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Oct | Tue | Gandhi Jayanti | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 3 Oct | Wed | Mahalaya / Sarva Pitru Amavasya | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 5 Oct | Fri | Sharad Navratri Begins (Ghatasthapana) | Shukla Pratipada |
| 13 Oct | Sat | Durga Puja — Maha Navami | Shukla Navami |
| 14 Oct | Sun | Dussehra / Dasara (Vijayadashami) | Shukla Dashami |
| 18 Oct | Thu | Kojagari Lakshmi Puja | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 31 Oct | Wed | Dhanteras | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 31 Oct | Wed | National Unity Day | Krishna Trayodashi |
November 1956 Kartika – Margashirsha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Nov | Thu | Narak Chaturdashi (Abhyang Snan) | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 2 Nov | Fri | Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) | Krishna Amavasya |
| 3 Nov | Sat | Bali Pratipada (Diwali Padwa / Bestu Varas) | Shukla Pratipada |
| 3 Nov | Sat | Govardhan Puja / Annakut | Shukla Pratipada |
| 4 Nov | Sun | Bhai Dooj / Bhau Beej | Shukla Dwitiya |
| 8 Nov | Thu | Chhath Puja | Shukla Shashthi |
| 14 Nov | Wed | Children's Day | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 18 Nov | Sun | Guru Nanak Jayanti | Shukla Purnima |
| 18 Nov | Sun | Kartik Purnima / Dev Deepavali | Shukla Purnima |
December 1956 Margashirsha – Pausha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Dec | Sat | World AIDS Day | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 25 Dec | Tue | Christmas | Krishna Navami |
What happened in the sky in 1956
Beyond the dates the Indian Calendar lists, 1956 brought 4 eclipses - 2 solar and 2 lunar - of which 2 were above the horizon somewhere in India. Vasant Panchami fell on 16 February, 19 days later in the year than in 1955 - a lunar year runs about eleven days short of a solar one.
Eclipses of 1956
| Date (IST) | Eclipse | Hindu date | Seen from India |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 May 9:01 PM | Partial lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) on Buddha Purnima | Jyeshtha Purnima | Yes - Sutak observed |
| 9 Jun 2:50 AM | Total solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) | Jyeshtha Shukla Pratipada | Not visible |
| 18 Nov 12:17 PM | Total lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) on Guru Nanak Jayanti | Margashirsha Purnima | Not visible |
| 2 Dec 1:30 PM | Partial solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) 1 day after World AIDS Day | Margashirsha Amavasya | Yes - Sutak observed |
Sutak Kaal was observed for 2 of these.
Guru and Shani in 1956
| Date | Graha | Sign change |
|---|---|---|
| 14 Mar 4:00 PM | Guru (Jupiter) | Simha → Karka re-entry while retrograde |
| 22 May 9:40 AM | Guru (Jupiter) | Karka → Simha |
| 28 Oct 10:30 PM | Guru (Jupiter) | Simha → Kanya |
Jupiter takes about a year to cross a sign, Saturn about two and a half.
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Frequently asked questions about the Indian Calendar 1956
How many festivals and vrats does the Indian Calendar list in 1956?
The Indian Calendar lists 69 dates in 1956. The first is New Year on Sunday, 1 January 1956, and the last is Christmas on Tuesday, 25 December 1956.
What are the main festival dates in the Indian Calendar for 1956?
The first major observances of 1956 are:
- New Year - Sunday, 1 January 1956
- National Youth Day - Thursday, 12 January 1956
- Bhogi / Lohri - Friday, 13 January 1956
- Makar Sankranti / Uttarayan / Pongal - Saturday, 14 January 1956
- Mattu Pongal - Sunday, 15 January 1956
- Parakram Diwas (Netaji Jayanti) - Monday, 23 January 1956
Which month of 1956 has the most observances in the Indian Calendar?
April 1956 is the fullest month with 15 dates, including Easter, Cheti Chand (Sindhi New Year), Navreh, Ugadi / Gudi Padwa / Chaitra Navratri, Bohag Bihu (Rongali Bihu), Pana Sankranti (Maha Vishuba), Puthandu (Tamil New Year), Vaisakhi.
Which traditional year does 1956 correspond to in the Indian Calendar?
The Gregorian year 1956 spans Shaka Samvat 1877 – 1878. 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 1956 have an Adhik Maas?
No. 1956 had twelve lunar months with no Adhik Maas, so its festival dates fall in their usual Gregorian window rather than being pushed later by an intercalary month.
Were there any eclipses in 1956?
1956 had 4 eclipses:
- 24 May 1956 - Partial lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan), visible in India, so Sutak Kaal was observed
- 9 June 1956 - Total solar eclipse (Surya Grahan), not visible from India
- 18 November 1956 - Total lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan), not visible from India
- 2 December 1956 - Partial solar eclipse (Surya Grahan), visible in India, so Sutak Kaal was observed
Sutak Kaal is observed only for an eclipse actually visible where you are, so 2 of these were kept in India.
Did Guru or Shani change sign in 1956?
Yes - 3 sign changes among the slow grahas in 1956:
- Guru (Jupiter) entered Karka on 14 March 1956, moving retrograde
- Guru (Jupiter) entered Simha on 22 May 1956
- Guru (Jupiter) entered Kanya on 28 October 1956
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 1956?
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 Indian Calendar opens on the current month.
About the Indian Calendar
The Indian national calendar - public holidays, national days and the main festivals of every community, listed month by month with the date for 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.
