Indian Calendar 2031
The Indian national calendar - public holidays, national days and the main festivals of every community, listed month by month with the date for each.
November 2031
Shaka Samvat 1953 (Virodhakrit)
Kartika – Margashirsha
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 2031 - festivals and vrats through the year
The Indian Calendar lists 69 dates in 2031, opening with New Year on 1 January and closing with Christmas on 25 December. April is the fullest month with 13 dates. The year runs through Shaka Samvat 1952 – 1953. 2031 carries an Adhik Maas (Bhadrapada (Adhik)), the extra lunar month that pushes several festivals later than usual.
January 2031 Pausha – Magha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | Wed | New Year | Shukla Ashtami |
| 12 Jan | Sun | National Youth Day | Krishna Chaturthi |
| 14 Jan | Tue | Bhogi / Lohri | Krishna Shashthi |
| 15 Jan | Wed | Makar Sankranti / Uttarayan / Pongal | Krishna Saptami |
| 16 Jan | Thu | Mattu Pongal | Krishna Ashtami |
| 23 Jan | Thu | Parakram Diwas (Netaji Jayanti) | Krishna Amavasya |
| 26 Jan | Sun | Republic Day | Shukla Chaturthi |
| 27 Jan | Mon | Vasant Panchami | Shukla Panchami |
| 30 Jan | Thu | Martyrs' Day | Shukla Ashtami |
February 2031 Magha – Phalguna
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Feb | Fri | Valentine's Day | Krishna Saptami |
| 20 Feb | Thu | Maha Shivaratri | Krishna Chaturdashi |
March 2031 Phalguna – Chaitra
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Mar | Sat | Holika Dahan | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 8 Mar | Sat | International Women's Day | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 9 Mar | Sun | Holi / Dhuleti / Shimga | Shukla Purnima |
| 13 Mar | Thu | Rang Panchami | Krishna Panchami |
| 23 Mar | Sun | Shaheed Diwas | Krishna Amavasya |
| 24 Mar | Mon | Navreh | Shukla Pratipada |
| 24 Mar | Mon | Ugadi / Gudi Padwa / Chaitra Navratri | Shukla Pratipada |
| 25 Mar | Tue | Cheti Chand (Sindhi New Year) | Shukla Dwitiya |
| 29 Mar | Sat | Yamuna Chhath (Yamuna Jayanti) | Shukla Shashthi |
April 2031 Chaitra – Vaishakha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Apr | Tue | Rama Navami | Shukla Navami |
| 7 Apr | Mon | Hanuman Jayanti | Shukla Purnima |
| 11 Apr | Fri | Good Friday | Krishna Chaturthi |
| 13 Apr | Sun | Easter | Krishna Shashthi |
| 14 Apr | Mon | Ambedkar Jayanti | Krishna Saptami |
| 14 Apr | Mon | Bohag Bihu (Rongali Bihu) | Krishna Saptami |
| 14 Apr | Mon | Pana Sankranti (Maha Vishuba) | Krishna Saptami |
| 14 Apr | Mon | Puthandu (Tamil New Year) | Krishna Saptami |
| 14 Apr | Mon | Vaisakhi | Krishna Saptami |
| 14 Apr | Mon | Vishu | Krishna Saptami |
| 15 Apr | Tue | Poila Boishakh (Bengali New Year) | Krishna Navami |
| 22 Apr | Tue | Earth Day | Shukla Pratipada |
| 24 Apr | Thu | Akshaya Tritiya (Akha Teej) | Shukla Tritiya |
May 2031 Vaishakha – Jyeshtha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 May | Thu | Labour Day | Shukla Navami |
| 7 May | Wed | Buddha Purnima | Shukla Purnima |
| 31 May | Sat | Ganga Dussehra | Shukla Navami |
June 2031 Jyeshtha – Ashadha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Jun | Thu | World Environment Day | Shukla Purnima |
| 21 Jun | Sat | International Yoga Day | Shukla Pratipada |
| 22 Jun | Sun | Jagannath Rath Yatra | Shukla Dwitiya |
| 30 Jun | Mon | Ulto Rath Yatra | Shukla Dashami |
July 2031 Ashadha – Shravana
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Jul | Fri | Guru Purnima | Shukla Purnima |
| 24 Jul | Thu | Nag Panchami | Shukla Panchami |
August 2031 Shravana – Bhadrapada – Bhadrapada (Adhik)
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Aug | Sat | Raksha Bandhan | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 9 Aug | Sat | Krishna Janmashtami | Krishna Saptami |
| 15 Aug | Fri | Independence Day | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 30 Aug | Sat | Onam (Thiruvonam) | Shukla Trayodashi |
September 2031 Bhadrapada (Adhik) – Bhadrapada – Ashwina
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Sep | Fri | Teachers' Day | Krishna Chaturthi |
| 14 Sep | Sun | Hindi Diwas | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 15 Sep | Mon | Engineer's Day | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 20 Sep | Sat | Ganesh Chaturthi | Shukla Chaturthi |
October 2031 Ashwina – Kartika
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Oct | Thu | Gandhi Jayanti | Krishna Dwitiya |
| 15 Oct | Wed | Mahalaya / Sarva Pitru Amavasya | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 17 Oct | Fri | Sharad Navratri Begins (Ghatasthapana) | Shukla Pratipada |
| 24 Oct | Fri | Durga Puja — Maha Navami | Shukla Navami |
| 25 Oct | Sat | Dussehra / Dasara (Vijayadashami) | Shukla Dashami |
| 29 Oct | Wed | Kojagari Lakshmi Puja | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 31 Oct | Fri | National Unity Day | Krishna Pratipada |
November 2031 Kartika – Margashirsha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Nov | Wed | Dhanteras | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 13 Nov | Thu | Narak Chaturdashi (Abhyang Snan) | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 14 Nov | Fri | Children's Day | Krishna Amavasya |
| 14 Nov | Fri | Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) | Krishna Amavasya |
| 15 Nov | Sat | Bali Pratipada (Diwali Padwa / Bestu Varas) | Shukla Pratipada |
| 15 Nov | Sat | Govardhan Puja / Annakut | Shukla Pratipada |
| 16 Nov | Sun | Bhai Dooj / Bhau Beej | Shukla Dwitiya |
| 20 Nov | Thu | Chhath Puja | Shukla Shashthi |
| 28 Nov | Fri | Guru Nanak Jayanti | Shukla Purnima |
| 28 Nov | Fri | Kartik Purnima / Dev Deepavali | Shukla Purnima |
December 2031 Margashirsha – Pausha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Dec | Mon | World AIDS Day | Krishna Dwitiya |
| 25 Dec | Thu | Christmas | Shukla Dwadashi |
What the sky brings in 2031
Beyond the dates the Indian Calendar lists, 2031 brings 5 eclipses - 2 solar and 3 lunar - of which 2 are above the horizon somewhere in India. The year also carries an Adhik Maas, the extra lunar month of Bhadrapada, running from 19 August 2031 to 16 September 2031. Bhogi / Lohri falls on 14 January, 1 day later in the year than in 2030 - a lunar year runs about eleven days short of a solar one.
Eclipses of 2031
| Date (IST) | Eclipse | Hindu date | Seen from India |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 May 9:20 AM | Penumbral lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) on Buddha Purnima | Vaishakha Purnima | Not visible |
| 21 May 12:44 PM | Annular solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) | Jyeshtha Amavasya | Yes - Sutak observed |
| 5 Jun 5:14 PM | Penumbral lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) on World Environment Day | Jyeshtha Purnima | Penumbral only |
| 30 Oct 1:15 PM | Penumbral lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) 1 day after Kojagari Lakshmi Puja | Kartika Purnima | Not visible |
| 15 Nov 2:36 AM | Partial solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) on Bali Pratipada (Diwali Padwa / Bestu Varas) | Kartika Shukla Pratipada | Not visible |
Sutak Kaal is observed for 1 of these. A penumbral (Upachhaya) eclipse is not counted as a grahan.
Guru and Shani in 2031
| Date | Graha | Sign change |
|---|---|---|
| 17 Feb 3:10 PM | Guru (Jupiter) | Vrishchika → Dhanu |
| 14 Jun 3:30 AM | Guru (Jupiter) | Dhanu → Vrishchika re-entry while retrograde |
| 15 Oct 4:20 PM | Guru (Jupiter) | Vrishchika → Dhanu |
Jupiter takes about a year to cross a sign, Saturn about two and a half. Rahu enters Tula on 31 July 2031, carrying the eclipse axis with it.
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Frequently asked questions about the Indian Calendar 2031
How many festivals and vrats does the Indian Calendar list in 2031?
The Indian Calendar lists 69 dates in 2031. The first is New Year on Wednesday, 1 January 2031, and the last is Christmas on Thursday, 25 December 2031.
What are the main festival dates in the Indian Calendar for 2031?
The first major observances of 2031 are:
- New Year - Wednesday, 1 January 2031
- National Youth Day - Sunday, 12 January 2031
- Bhogi / Lohri - Tuesday, 14 January 2031
- Makar Sankranti / Uttarayan / Pongal - Wednesday, 15 January 2031
- Mattu Pongal - Thursday, 16 January 2031
- Parakram Diwas (Netaji Jayanti) - Thursday, 23 January 2031
Which month of 2031 has the most observances in the Indian Calendar?
April 2031 is the fullest month with 13 dates, including Rama Navami, Hanuman Jayanti, Good Friday, Easter, Ambedkar Jayanti, Bohag Bihu (Rongali Bihu), Pana Sankranti (Maha Vishuba), Puthandu (Tamil New Year).
Which traditional year does 2031 correspond to in the Indian Calendar?
The Gregorian year 2031 spans Shaka Samvat 1952 – 1953. 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.
Will there be an Adhik Maas in 2031?
Yes. 2031 carries an Adhik Maas (Bhadrapada (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 2031 dates can look out of place beside a neighbouring year.
Will there be any eclipses in 2031?
2031 has 5 eclipses:
- 7 May 2031 - Penumbral lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan), not visible from India
- 21 May 2031 - Annular solar eclipse (Surya Grahan), visible in India, so Sutak Kaal will be observed
- 5 June 2031 - Penumbral lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan), penumbral only, so no Sutak will be observed
- 30 October 2031 - Penumbral lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan), not visible from India
- 15 November 2031 - Partial 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 will be kept in India.
Will Guru or Shani change sign in 2031?
Yes - 3 sign changes among the slow grahas in 2031:
- Guru (Jupiter) enters Dhanu on 17 February 2031
- Guru (Jupiter) enters Vrishchika on 14 June 2031, moving retrograde
- Guru (Jupiter) enters Dhanu on 15 October 2031
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 2031?
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.
