Indian Calendar 2018
The Indian national calendar - public holidays, national days and the main festivals of every community, listed month by month with the date for each.
February 2018
Shaka Samvat 1939 (Hemalambi)
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.
Indian Calendar 2018 - festivals and vrats through the year
The Indian Calendar lists 69 dates in 2018, opening with New Year on 1 January and closing with Christmas on 25 December. March is the fullest month with 12 dates. The year runs through Shaka Samvat 1939 – 1940. 2018 carries an Adhik Maas (Jyeshtha (Adhik)), the extra lunar month that pushes several festivals later than usual.
January 2018 Pausha – Magha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | Mon | New Year | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 12 Jan | Fri | National Youth Day | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 13 Jan | Sat | Bhogi / Lohri | Krishna Dwadashi |
| 14 Jan | Sun | Makar Sankranti / Uttarayan / Pongal | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 15 Jan | Mon | Mattu Pongal | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 22 Jan | Mon | Vasant Panchami | Shukla Panchami |
| 23 Jan | Tue | Parakram Diwas (Netaji Jayanti) | Shukla Shashthi |
| 26 Jan | Fri | Republic Day | Shukla Navami |
| 30 Jan | Tue | Martyrs' Day | Shukla Chaturdashi |
February 2018 Magha – Phalguna
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Feb | Tue | Maha Shivaratri | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 14 Feb | Wed | Valentine's Day | Krishna Chaturdashi |
March 2018 Phalguna – Chaitra
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mar | Thu | Holika Dahan | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 2 Mar | Fri | Holi / Dhuleti / Shimga | Krishna Pratipada |
| 6 Mar | Tue | Rang Panchami | Krishna Panchami |
| 8 Mar | Thu | International Women's Day | Krishna Saptami |
| 18 Mar | Sun | Navreh | Shukla Pratipada |
| 18 Mar | Sun | Ugadi / Gudi Padwa / Chaitra Navratri | Shukla Pratipada |
| 19 Mar | Mon | Cheti Chand (Sindhi New Year) | Shukla Dwitiya |
| 23 Mar | Fri | Shaheed Diwas | Shukla Shashthi |
| 23 Mar | Fri | Yamuna Chhath (Yamuna Jayanti) | Shukla Shashthi |
| 25 Mar | Sun | Rama Navami | Shukla Ashtami |
| 30 Mar | Fri | Good Friday | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 31 Mar | Sat | Hanuman Jayanti | Shukla Purnima |
April 2018 Chaitra – Vaishakha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Apr | Sun | Easter | Krishna Pratipada |
| 14 Apr | Sat | Ambedkar Jayanti | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 14 Apr | Sat | Bohag Bihu (Rongali Bihu) | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 14 Apr | Sat | Pana Sankranti (Maha Vishuba) | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 14 Apr | Sat | Puthandu (Tamil New Year) | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 14 Apr | Sat | Vaisakhi | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 14 Apr | Sat | Vishu | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 15 Apr | Sun | Poila Boishakh (Bengali New Year) | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 18 Apr | Wed | Akshaya Tritiya (Akha Teej) | Shukla Tritiya |
| 22 Apr | Sun | Earth Day | Shukla Saptami |
| 30 Apr | Mon | Buddha Purnima | Shukla Purnima |
May 2018 Vaishakha – Jyeshtha – Jyeshtha (Adhik)
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 May | Tue | Labour Day | Krishna Pratipada |
| 24 May | Thu | Ganga Dussehra | Shukla Dashami |
June 2018 Jyeshtha (Adhik) – Jyeshtha – Ashadha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Jun | Tue | World Environment Day | Krishna Shashthi |
| 21 Jun | Thu | International Yoga Day | Shukla Navami |
July 2018 Ashadha – Shravana
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Jul | Sat | Jagannath Rath Yatra | Shukla Dwitiya |
| 22 Jul | Sun | Ulto Rath Yatra | Shukla Dashami |
| 27 Jul | Fri | Guru Purnima | Shukla Purnima |
August 2018 Shravana – Bhadrapada
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Aug | Wed | Independence Day | Shukla Panchami |
| 15 Aug | Wed | Nag Panchami | Shukla Panchami |
| 25 Aug | Sat | Onam (Thiruvonam) | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 26 Aug | Sun | Raksha Bandhan | Shukla Purnima |
September 2018 Bhadrapada – Ashwina
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Sep | Mon | Krishna Janmashtami | Krishna Ashtami |
| 5 Sep | Wed | Teachers' Day | Krishna Dashami |
| 13 Sep | Thu | Ganesh Chaturthi | Shukla Chaturthi |
| 14 Sep | Fri | Hindi Diwas | Shukla Panchami |
| 15 Sep | Sat | Engineer's Day | Shukla Shashthi |
October 2018 Ashwina – Kartika
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Oct | Tue | Gandhi Jayanti | Krishna Ashtami |
| 8 Oct | Mon | Mahalaya / Sarva Pitru Amavasya | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 10 Oct | Wed | Sharad Navratri Begins (Ghatasthapana) | Shukla Pratipada |
| 18 Oct | Thu | Durga Puja — Maha Navami | Shukla Navami |
| 19 Oct | Fri | Dussehra / Dasara (Vijayadashami) | Shukla Dashami |
| 23 Oct | Tue | Kojagari Lakshmi Puja | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 31 Oct | Wed | National Unity Day | Krishna Saptami |
November 2018 Kartika – Margashirsha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Nov | Mon | Dhanteras | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 6 Nov | Tue | Narak Chaturdashi (Abhyang Snan) | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 7 Nov | Wed | Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) | Krishna Amavasya |
| 8 Nov | Thu | Bali Pratipada (Diwali Padwa / Bestu Varas) | Shukla Pratipada |
| 8 Nov | Thu | Govardhan Puja / Annakut | Shukla Pratipada |
| 9 Nov | Fri | Bhai Dooj / Bhau Beej | Shukla Dwitiya |
| 13 Nov | Tue | Chhath Puja | Shukla Shashthi |
| 14 Nov | Wed | Children's Day | Shukla Saptami |
| 23 Nov | Fri | Guru Nanak Jayanti | Shukla Purnima |
| 23 Nov | Fri | Kartik Purnima / Dev Deepavali | Shukla Purnima |
December 2018 Margashirsha – Pausha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Dec | Sat | World AIDS Day | Krishna Navami |
| 25 Dec | Tue | Christmas | Krishna Tritiya |
What happened in the sky in 2018
Beyond the dates the Indian Calendar lists, 2018 brought 5 eclipses - 3 solar and 2 lunar - of which 2 were above the horizon somewhere in India. The year also carried an Adhik Maas, the extra lunar month of Jyeshtha, running from 16 May 2018 to 13 June 2018. Vasant Panchami fell on 22 January, 10 days earlier in the year than in 2017 - a lunar year runs about eleven days short of a solar one.
Eclipses of 2018
| Date (IST) | Eclipse | Hindu date | Seen from India |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jan 6:59 PM | Total lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) 1 day after Martyrs' Day | Magha Purnima | Yes - Sutak observed |
| 16 Feb 2:21 AM | Partial solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) 2 days after Valentine's Day | Phalguna Shukla Pratipada | Not visible |
| 13 Jul 8:31 AM | Partial solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) 1 day before Jagannath Rath Yatra | Ashadha Amavasya | Not visible |
| 28 Jul 1:51 AM | Total lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) 1 day after Guru Purnima | Shravana Krishna Pratipada | Yes - Sutak observed |
| 11 Aug 3:16 PM | Partial solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) | Shravana Amavasya | Not visible |
Sutak Kaal was observed for 2 of these.
Guru and Shani in 2018
| Date | Graha | Sign change |
|---|---|---|
| 11 Oct 7:30 PM | Guru (Jupiter) | Tula → Vrishchika |
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 2018
How many festivals and vrats does the Indian Calendar list in 2018?
The Indian Calendar lists 69 dates in 2018. The first is New Year on Monday, 1 January 2018, and the last is Christmas on Tuesday, 25 December 2018.
What are the main festival dates in the Indian Calendar for 2018?
The first major observances of 2018 are:
- New Year - Monday, 1 January 2018
- National Youth Day - Friday, 12 January 2018
- Bhogi / Lohri - Saturday, 13 January 2018
- Makar Sankranti / Uttarayan / Pongal - Sunday, 14 January 2018
- Mattu Pongal - Monday, 15 January 2018
- Vasant Panchami - Monday, 22 January 2018
Which month of 2018 has the most observances in the Indian Calendar?
March 2018 is the fullest month with 12 dates, including Holika Dahan, Holi / Dhuleti / Shimga, Rang Panchami, International Women's Day, Navreh, Ugadi / Gudi Padwa / Chaitra Navratri, Cheti Chand (Sindhi New Year), Shaheed Diwas.
Which traditional year does 2018 correspond to in the Indian Calendar?
The Gregorian year 2018 spans Shaka Samvat 1939 – 1940. 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 2018 have an Adhik Maas?
Yes. 2018 carried an Adhik Maas (Jyeshtha (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 2018 dates can look out of place beside a neighbouring year.
Were there any eclipses in 2018?
2018 had 5 eclipses:
- 31 January 2018 - Total lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan), visible in India, so Sutak Kaal was observed
- 16 February 2018 - Partial solar eclipse (Surya Grahan), not visible from India
- 13 July 2018 - Partial solar eclipse (Surya Grahan), not visible from India
- 28 July 2018 - Total lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan), visible in India, so Sutak Kaal was observed
- 11 August 2018 - Partial solar eclipse (Surya Grahan), not visible from India
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 2018?
Yes - 1 sign change among the slow grahas in 2018:
- Guru (Jupiter) entered Vrishchika on 11 October 2018
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 2018?
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.
