Indian Calendar 2036
The Indian national calendar - public holidays, national days and the main festivals of every community, listed month by month with the date for each.
August 2036
Shaka Samvat 1958 (Nala)
Shravana – Bhadrapada
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 2036 - festivals and vrats through the year
The Indian Calendar lists 69 dates in 2036, opening with New Year on 1 January and closing with Christmas on 25 December. April is the fullest month with 14 dates. The year runs through Shaka Samvat 1957 – 1958.
January 2036 Pausha – Magha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | Tue | New Year | Shukla Tritiya |
| 12 Jan | Sat | National Youth Day | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 14 Jan | Mon | Bhogi / Lohri | Krishna Pratipada |
| 15 Jan | Tue | Makar Sankranti / Uttarayan / Pongal | Krishna Dwitiya |
| 16 Jan | Wed | Mattu Pongal | Krishna Chaturthi |
| 23 Jan | Wed | Parakram Diwas (Netaji Jayanti) | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 26 Jan | Sat | Republic Day | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 30 Jan | Wed | Martyrs' Day | Shukla Dwitiya |
February 2036 Magha – Phalguna
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Feb | Sat | Vasant Panchami | Shukla Panchami |
| 14 Feb | Thu | Valentine's Day | Krishna Tritiya |
| 25 Feb | Mon | Maha Shivaratri | Krishna Chaturdashi |
March 2036 Phalguna – Chaitra
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Mar | Sat | International Women's Day | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 11 Mar | Tue | Holika Dahan | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 12 Mar | Wed | Holi / Dhuleti / Shimga | Shukla Purnima |
| 16 Mar | Sun | Rang Panchami | Krishna Chaturthi |
| 23 Mar | Sun | Shaheed Diwas | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 28 Mar | Fri | Navreh | Shukla Pratipada |
| 28 Mar | Fri | Ugadi / Gudi Padwa / Chaitra Navratri | Shukla Pratipada |
| 29 Mar | Sat | Cheti Chand (Sindhi New Year) | Shukla Dwitiya |
April 2036 Chaitra – Vaishakha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Apr | Wed | Yamuna Chhath (Yamuna Jayanti) | Shukla Shashthi |
| 5 Apr | Sat | Rama Navami | Shukla Navami |
| 10 Apr | Thu | Hanuman Jayanti | Shukla Purnima |
| 11 Apr | Fri | Good Friday | Krishna Pratipada |
| 13 Apr | Sun | Easter | Krishna Tritiya |
| 14 Apr | Mon | Ambedkar Jayanti | Krishna Chaturthi |
| 14 Apr | Mon | Bohag Bihu (Rongali Bihu) | Krishna Chaturthi |
| 14 Apr | Mon | Pana Sankranti (Maha Vishuba) | Krishna Chaturthi |
| 14 Apr | Mon | Poila Boishakh (Bengali New Year) | Krishna Chaturthi |
| 14 Apr | Mon | Puthandu (Tamil New Year) | Krishna Chaturthi |
| 14 Apr | Mon | Vaisakhi | Krishna Chaturthi |
| 14 Apr | Mon | Vishu | Krishna Chaturthi |
| 22 Apr | Tue | Earth Day | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 29 Apr | Tue | Akshaya Tritiya (Akha Teej) | Shukla Tritiya |
May 2036 Vaishakha – Jyeshtha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 May | Thu | Labour Day | Shukla Shashthi |
| 10 May | Sat | Buddha Purnima | Shukla Purnima |
June 2036 Jyeshtha – Ashadha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Jun | Tue | Ganga Dussehra | Shukla Dashami |
| 5 Jun | Thu | World Environment Day | Shukla Dwadashi |
| 21 Jun | Sat | International Yoga Day | Krishna Dwadashi |
| 25 Jun | Wed | Jagannath Rath Yatra | Shukla Dwitiya |
July 2036 Ashadha – Shravana
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Jul | Thu | Ulto Rath Yatra | Shukla Dashami |
| 8 Jul | Tue | Guru Purnima | Shukla Purnima |
| 27 Jul | Sun | Nag Panchami | Shukla Panchami |
August 2036 Shravana – Bhadrapada
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Aug | Wed | Raksha Bandhan | Shukla Purnima |
| 15 Aug | Fri | Independence Day | Krishna Ashtami |
| 15 Aug | Fri | Krishna Janmashtami | Krishna Ashtami |
| 25 Aug | Mon | Ganesh Chaturthi | Shukla Chaturthi |
September 2036 Bhadrapada – Ashwina
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Sep | Wed | Onam (Thiruvonam) | Shukla Trayodashi |
| 5 Sep | Fri | Teachers' Day | Shukla Purnima |
| 14 Sep | Sun | Hindi Diwas | Krishna Navami |
| 15 Sep | Mon | Engineer's Day | Krishna Dashami |
| 19 Sep | Fri | Mahalaya / Sarva Pitru Amavasya | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 20 Sep | Sat | Sharad Navratri Begins (Ghatasthapana) | Krishna Amavasya |
| 28 Sep | Sun | Durga Puja — Maha Navami | Shukla Navami |
| 29 Sep | Mon | Dussehra / Dasara (Vijayadashami) | Shukla Dashami |
October 2036 Ashwina – Kartika
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Oct | Thu | Gandhi Jayanti | Shukla Dwadashi |
| 4 Oct | Sat | Kojagari Lakshmi Puja | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 17 Oct | Fri | Dhanteras | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 18 Oct | Sat | Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 18 Oct | Sat | Narak Chaturdashi (Abhyang Snan) | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 20 Oct | Mon | Bali Pratipada (Diwali Padwa / Bestu Varas) | Shukla Pratipada |
| 20 Oct | Mon | Govardhan Puja / Annakut | Shukla Pratipada |
| 21 Oct | Tue | Bhai Dooj / Bhau Beej | Shukla Dwitiya |
| 25 Oct | Sat | Chhath Puja | Shukla Shashthi |
| 31 Oct | Fri | National Unity Day | Shukla Dwadashi |
November 2036 Kartika – Margashirsha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Nov | Mon | Guru Nanak Jayanti | Shukla Purnima |
| 3 Nov | Mon | Kartik Purnima / Dev Deepavali | Shukla Purnima |
| 14 Nov | Fri | Children's Day | Krishna Ekadashi |
December 2036 Margashirsha – Pausha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Dec | Mon | World AIDS Day | Shukla Trayodashi |
| 25 Dec | Thu | Christmas | Shukla Saptami |
What the sky brings in 2036
Beyond the dates the Indian Calendar lists, 2036 brings 5 eclipses - 3 solar and 2 lunar - of which 2 are above the horizon somewhere in India. Vasant Panchami falls on 2 February, 10 days earlier in the year than in 2035 - a lunar year runs about eleven days short of a solar one.
Eclipses of 2036
| Date (IST) | Eclipse | Hindu date | Seen from India |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Feb 3:41 AM | Total lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) 2 days before Valentine's Day | Magha Krishna Pratipada | Yes - Sutak observed |
| 27 Feb 10:15 AM | Partial solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) 2 days after Maha Shivaratri | Phalguna Amavasya | Not visible |
| 23 Jul 4:00 PM | Partial solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) | Shravana Amavasya | Not visible |
| 7 Aug 8:21 AM | Total lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) 1 day after Raksha Bandhan | Shravana Purnima | Yes - Sutak observed |
| 21 Aug 10:54 PM | Partial solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) | Bhadrapada Amavasya | Not visible |
Sutak Kaal is observed for 2 of these.
Guru and Shani in 2036
| Date | Graha | Sign change |
|---|---|---|
| 15 Apr 4:00 AM | Guru (Jupiter) | Mesha → Vrishabha |
| 27 Aug 8:40 PM | Shani (Saturn) | Karka → Simha |
| 10 Sep 12:00 AM | Guru (Jupiter) | Vrishabha → Mithuna |
| 17 Nov 6:00 AM | Guru (Jupiter) | Mithuna → Vrishabha re-entry while retrograde |
Jupiter takes about a year to cross a sign, Saturn about two and a half. Rahu enters Karka on 24 March 2036, carrying the eclipse axis with it.
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Frequently asked questions about the Indian Calendar 2036
How many festivals and vrats does the Indian Calendar list in 2036?
The Indian Calendar lists 69 dates in 2036. The first is New Year on Tuesday, 1 January 2036, and the last is Christmas on Thursday, 25 December 2036.
What are the main festival dates in the Indian Calendar for 2036?
The first major observances of 2036 are:
- New Year - Tuesday, 1 January 2036
- National Youth Day - Saturday, 12 January 2036
- Bhogi / Lohri - Monday, 14 January 2036
- Makar Sankranti / Uttarayan / Pongal - Tuesday, 15 January 2036
- Mattu Pongal - Wednesday, 16 January 2036
- Parakram Diwas (Netaji Jayanti) - Wednesday, 23 January 2036
Which month of 2036 has the most observances in the Indian Calendar?
April 2036 is the fullest month with 14 dates, including Yamuna Chhath (Yamuna Jayanti), Rama Navami, Hanuman Jayanti, Good Friday, Easter, Ambedkar Jayanti, Bohag Bihu (Rongali Bihu), Pana Sankranti (Maha Vishuba).
Which traditional year does 2036 correspond to in the Indian Calendar?
The Gregorian year 2036 spans Shaka Samvat 1957 – 1958. 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 2036?
No. 2036 has 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.
Will there be any eclipses in 2036?
2036 has 5 eclipses:
- 12 February 2036 - Total lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan), visible in India, so Sutak Kaal will be observed
- 27 February 2036 - Partial solar eclipse (Surya Grahan), not visible from India
- 23 July 2036 - Partial solar eclipse (Surya Grahan), not visible from India
- 7 August 2036 - Total lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan), visible in India, so Sutak Kaal will be observed
- 21 August 2036 - 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 will be kept in India.
Will Guru or Shani change sign in 2036?
Yes - 4 sign changes among the slow grahas in 2036:
- Guru (Jupiter) enters Vrishabha on 15 April 2036
- Shani (Saturn) enters Simha on 27 August 2036
- Guru (Jupiter) enters Mithuna on 10 September 2036
- Guru (Jupiter) enters Vrishabha on 17 November 2036, moving retrograde
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 2036?
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.
