The Desi Mahine Calendar (دیسی مہینے کیلنڈر) is the traditional solar calendar of Punjab, used across Pakistan and India for thousands of years. Also known as the Bikrami or Nanakshahi calendar, it has 12 months starting from Chet (چیت) and ending with Phagun (پھگن). Farmers, families, and communities across Punjab rely on this calendar for agriculture, festivals, and daily life. On this page, you will find all 12 Punjabi months with dates, festivals, and today’s Desi date.
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📅 Punjabi / Desi Calendar ke baare mein
The Pakistani Desi Date, also known as the Punjabi Desi Calendar, is a traditional calendar commonly used in rural areas of Pakistan, especially in Punjab. This calendar has been used for centuries by farmers to understand seasons, weather patterns, and the right time for farming activities such as sowing and harvesting crops. Unlike the modern Gregorian calendar, the Desi calendar is closely connected to seasonal changes and agriculture. Each month represents a specific phase of the weather and farming cycle..
All 12 Desi Months | تمام 12 دیسی مہینے
| # | Desi Month | دیسی مہینہ | English Dates 2026 | Season | Key Festival |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chet | چیت | 14 Mar – 13 Apr | Spring | Hola Mohalla |
| 2 | Vaisakh | ویساکھ | 14 Apr – 14 May | Harvest | Vaisakhi |
| 3 | Jeth | جیٹھ | 15 May – 14 Jun | Hot Summer | — |
| 4 | Harh | ہاڑھ | 15 Jun – 15 Jul | Monsoon Start | — |
| 5 | Sawan | ساون | 16 Jul – 15 Aug | Heavy Rains | Teejaan |
| 6 | Bhadon | بھادوں | 16 Aug – 14 Sep | Late Monsoon | Janmashtami |
| 7 | Assu | اسو | 15 Sep – 14 Oct | Autumn | Dussehra |
| 8 | Katak | کاتک | 15 Oct – 13 Nov | Autumn | Diwali |
| 9 | Maghar | مگھر | 14 Nov – 13 Dec | Early Winter | — |
| 10 | Poh | پوہ | 14 Dec – 12 Jan | Peak Winter | Lohri |
| 11 | Magh | ماگھ | 13 Jan – 11 Feb | Late Winter | Mela Maghi |
| 12 | Phagun | پھگن | 12 Feb – 13 Mar | Spring Start | Holi |
Sangrand Dates 2026 | سنگرانڈ 2026
Sangrand (سنگرانڈ) is the first day of every Desi month. It is considered auspicious across Punjab for prayers, visiting gurdwaras and mosques, and starting new work. Below are all Sangrand dates for 2026:
Chet Sangrand — 14 March 2026
Vaisakh Sangrand — 14 April 2026
Jeth Sangrand — 15 May 2026
Harh Sangrand — 15 June 2026
Sawan Sangrand — 16 July 2026
Bhadon Sangrand — 16 August 2026
Assu Sangrand — 15 September 2026
Katak Sangrand — 15 October 2026
Maghar Sangrand — 14 November 2026
Poh Sangrand — 14 December 2026
Magh Sangrand — 13 January 2027
Phagun Sangrand — 12 February 2027
Frequently Asked Questions | اکثر پوچھے گئے سوالات
Q: What is the Desi Mahine Calendar?
A: The Desi Mahine Calendar (دیسی مہینے کیلنڈر) is the traditional Punjabi solar calendar used in Pakistan and India. It has 12 months from Chet to Phagun and is also known as the Bikrami or Nanakshahi calendar. It is used for agriculture, festivals, and cultural events across Punjab.
Q: What is today’s Desi date? | آج کون سا دیسی مہینہ ہے؟
A: You can see today’s Desi date at the top of this page and on our homepage at desitarikh.pk. The current Desi month and date updates automatically every day.
Q: How many months are in the Desi calendar?
A: The Desi calendar has 12 months: Chet, Vaisakh, Jeth, Harh, Sawan, Bhadon, Assu, Katak, Maghar, Poh, Magh, and Phagun.
Q: What is the difference between Desi and Islamic calendar?
A: The Desi calendar is a solar calendar — each month starts on the same English date every year. The Islamic (Hijri) calendar is a lunar calendar, so it shifts by about 11 days each year.
Q: What is Sangrand? | سنگرانڈ کیا ہوتا ہے؟
A: Sangrand is the first day of each Desi month. It is celebrated across Punjab with special prayers and is considered an auspicious day to begin new work.
Q: Which Bikrami year is 2026?
A: The year 2026 corresponds to Bikrami Samvat 2083 and Nanakshahi year 558.