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Hindi Month Date Today — Hindu Calendar 2026
Vikram Samvat 2083 · Panchang · 12 Hindi Months · Hindu Festivals Pakistan
Hindi Month Date Today — आज की हिंदी तारीख Hindu Calendar 2026 · Vikram Samvat 2083 · Saka Samvat 1948 · Pakistan
Saturday
4 April 2026
Hindi Month Date Today
Chaitra 14
Month of Chaitra · Vikram Samvat 2083
Shukla Paksha (Bright Half)
Vikram Samvat Year
2083
Gregorian: 2026 CE
New Year: 19 Mar 2026
Saka Samvat
1948
National Calendar of India
Started 78 CE
Desi / Nanakshahi
22 Chet 557
Chet · NS 557
Bikrami 2083
Season (Ritu)
Vasant
वसंत ऋतु · Spring
Mar – May
⚠️ Hindi month dates are calculated. They may vary slightly based on regional Panchang — please verify with your local Panchang for religious observances.
Hindi Calendar vs Gregorian Calendar Hindu vs English Calendar — Key Differences
| Feature | Hindu / Vikram Samvat | Gregorian / English |
|---|---|---|
| Based On | 🌙☀️ Luni-Solar (Moon + Sun) | ☀️ Solar only |
| Year Length | 354–384 days (with Adhik Maas) | 365–366 days |
| Months | 12 months (29–30 days each) | 12 months (28–31 days) |
| Month Start | After new moon (Amavasya) | Fixed date (1st of month) |
| Current Year (2026) | Vikram Samvat 2082–2083 | 2026 CE |
| Year Ahead By | ~57 years | Base year |
| New Year | Chaitra Shukla Pratipada (~Mar) | 1 January |
| Extra Month | Adhik Maas every ~3 years | Leap day every 4 years |
| Day Starts At | Sunrise | Midnight |
| Used For | Festivals, marriages, rituals, Panchang | Official, business, education |
12 Hindi Months 2026 — Complete List with Dates Vikram Samvat 2083 · All 12 months with Gregorian dates, festivals and significance
| # | Hindi Month | हिंदी नाम | Season | 2026 Dates (Approx) | Days | Key Festival |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chaitra | चैत्र | 🌸 Vasant (Spring) | 19 Mar – 17 Apr 2026 | 30 | Hindu New Year, Navratri, Ram Navami |
| 2 | Vaishakh | वैशाख | 🌸 Vasant (Spring) | 18 Apr – 16 May 2026 | 30 | Vaishakha Purnima, Buddha Purnima |
| 3 | Jyeshtha | ज्येष्ठ | ☀️ Grishma (Summer) | 17 May – 14 Jun 2026 | 30 | Ganga Dussehra, Nirjala Ekadashi |
| 3A | Adhik Jyeshtha ★ | अधिक ज्येष्ठ | ☀️ Grishma (Summer) | ~17 May – 15 Jun 2026 | 30 | Adhik Maas — Purushottam Maas (extra month) |
| 4 | Ashadha | आषाढ़ | 🌧️ Varsha (Monsoon) | ~16 Jun – 14 Jul 2026 | 30 | Guru Purnima, Devshayani Ekadashi |
| 5 | Shravana | श्रावण | 🌧️ Varsha (Monsoon) | ~15 Jul – 12 Aug 2026 | 30 | Raksha Bandhan, Nag Panchami, Shravan Somvar |
| 6 | Bhadrapada | भाद्रपद | 🌧️ Varsha (Monsoon) | ~13 Aug – 10 Sep 2026 | 30 | Ganesh Chaturthi, Janamashtami |
| 7 | Ashwin | आश्विन | 🍂 Sharad (Autumn) | ~11 Sep – 9 Oct 2026 | 30 | Navratri, Dussehra, Sharad Purnima |
| 8 | Kartik | कार्तिक | 🍂 Sharad (Autumn) | ~10 Oct – 7 Nov 2026 | 30 | Diwali, Govardhan Puja, Bhai Dooj, Kartik Purnima |
| 9 | Margashirsha | मार्गशीर्ष | ❄️ Hemant (Pre-Winter) | ~8 Nov – 6 Dec 2026 | 30 | Vivah Panchami, Gita Jayanti, Margashirsha Purnima |
| 10 | Paush | पौष | ❄️ Shishira (Winter) | ~7 Dec 2026 – 4 Jan 2027 | 30 | Paush Purnima, Makar Sankranti (transition) |
| 11 | Magha | माघ | ❄️ Shishira (Winter) | ~5 Jan – 2 Feb 2027 | 30 | Magha Purnima, Vasant Panchami, Lohri (Magh) |
| 12 | Phalguna | फाल्गुन | 🌸 Shishira/Vasant | ~3 Feb – 4 Mar 2027 | 30 | Holi, Holika Dahan, Phalguna Purnima |
★ Adhik Maas (Purushottam Maas) — In 2026, an extra month of Jyeshtha is added to align the lunar and solar calendars. This occurs approximately every 3 years. During Adhik Maas, no auspicious ceremonies (weddings, mundan) are performed. Spiritual practices are highly encouraged.
12 Hindi Months — Detailed Guide Seasons, crops, festivals and significance of each month
1
Spring · Vasant
Chaitra
चैत्र · ਚੇਤ
19 Mar – 17 Apr 2026
VS YearVikram Samvat 2083 begins
Key FestivalHindu New Year (Gudi Padwa)
Navratri19–27 Mar 2026
Ram Navami26 Mar 2026
Purnima1 Apr 2026 (Hanuman Jayanti)
2
Spring · Vasant
Vaishakh
वैशाख · ਵੈਸਾਖ
18 Apr – 16 May 2026
Key FestivalVaishakhi / Buddha Purnima
Purnima1 May 2026
SignificanceHarvest, new beginnings
Desi MonthVaisakh (Sangrand 14 Apr)
3
Summer · Grishma
Jyeshtha
ज्येष्ठ · ਜੇਠ
17 May – 14 Jun 2026
Key FestivalGanga Dussehra, Nirjala Ekadashi
Purnima10 Jun 2026
NoteAdhik Maas follows (extra month)
Desi MonthJeth (Sangrand 15 May)
3A
Extra · Adhik Maas
Adhik Jyeshtha
अधिक ज्येष्ठ · Purushottam Maas
~17 May – 15 Jun 2026
OccursEvery ~3 years
PurposeAlign lunar with solar year
AllowedPrayer, charity, spiritual practices
Not AllowedWeddings, mundan, sacred thread
4
Monsoon · Varsha
Ashadha
आषाढ़ · ਹਾੜ
~16 Jun – 14 Jul 2026
Key FestivalGuru Purnima
Purnima8 Jul 2026 (Guru Purnima)
DevshayaniVishnu sleeps (4 months)
Desi MonthHarh (Sangrand 15 Jun)
5
Monsoon · Varsha
Shravana
श्रावण · ਸਾਵਣ
~15 Jul – 12 Aug 2026
Key FestivalRaksha Bandhan, Nag Panchami
Purnima11 Aug 2026 (Raksha Bandhan)
Shravan SomvarMondays dedicated to Lord Shiva
Desi MonthSawan (Sangrand 16 Jul)
6
Monsoon · Varsha
Bhadrapada
भाद्रपद · ਭਾਦੋਂ
~13 Aug – 10 Sep 2026
Key FestivalGanesh Chaturthi, Janamashtami
Purnima9 Sep 2026
Ganesh Festival10 days of Ganapati celebration
Desi MonthBhadon (Sangrand 16 Aug)
7
Autumn · Sharad
Ashwin
आश्विन · ਅੱਸੂ
~11 Sep – 9 Oct 2026
Key FestivalNavratri, Dussehra
Purnima8 Oct 2026 (Sharad Purnima)
Navratri 2026~11–19 Sep 2026
Desi MonthAssu (Sangrand 15 Sep)
8
Autumn · Sharad
Kartik
कार्तिक · ਕੱਤਕ
~10 Oct – 7 Nov 2026
Key FestivalDiwali, Govardhan, Bhai Dooj
Purnima6 Nov 2026 (Kartik Purnima)
Dev PrabodhiniVishnu wakes up · wedding season starts
Desi MonthKatik (Sangrand 15 Oct)
9
Pre-Winter · Hemant
Margashirsha
मार्गशीर्ष · ਮੱਘਰ
~8 Nov – 6 Dec 2026
Key FestivalVivah Panchami, Gita Jayanti
Purnima6 Dec 2026
Krishna says“I am Margashirsha among months” — Gita
Desi MonthMaghar (Sangrand 14 Nov)
10
Winter · Shishira
Paush
पौष · ਪੋਹ
~7 Dec 2026 – 4 Jan 2027
Key FestivalPaush Purnima, Lohri (end)
Purnima~4 Jan 2027
SignificanceColdest month, Surya worship
Desi MonthPoh (Sangrand 14 Dec)
11
Winter · Shishira
Magha
माघ · ਮਾਘ
~5 Jan – 2 Feb 2027
Key FestivalMagha Purnima, Vasant Panchami
Purnima~2 Feb 2027
LohriConnected with Magh Sangrand
Desi MonthMagh (Sangrand 13 Jan 2027)
12
Spring · Vasant
Phalguna
फाल्गुन · ਫੱਗਣ
~3 Feb – 4 Mar 2027
Key FestivalHoli, Holika Dahan
Purnima~4 Mar 2027 (Holi)
Last MonthYear ends with Phalguna Amavasya
Desi MonthPhagan (Sangrand 12 Feb 2027)
Hindu Calendar 2026 — Full Year View Vikram Samvat 2083 · English + Hindi month date + Tithi every day
Each date shows: English date · Hindi month day · Tithi. Green = Today. Orange = Major festival. Blue = Purnima. Purple = Amavasya.
Today
Festival
Purnima (Full Moon)
Amavasya (New Moon)
Sun Sunday
Major Hindu Festivals 2026 — Complete Calendar All Hindu festivals in Pakistan 2026 with Vikram Samvat dates
| Date | Day | Hindi/VS Date | Festival | हिंदी नाम |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Jan 2026 | Tue | Paush Purnima / Magh Sangrand | Lohri / Paush Purnima | लोहड़ी / पौष पूर्णिमा |
| 14 Jan 2026 | Wed | Magha 1 | Makar Sankranti | मकर संक्रांति |
| 26 Jan 2026 | Mon | Magha 13 | Vasant Panchami | वसंत पंचमी |
| 3 Mar 2026 | Tue | Phalguna Purnima | Holika Dahan 🔥 | होलिका दहन |
| 4 Mar 2026 | Wed | Chaitra 1 (New Year) | Holi 🎨 | होली |
| 19 Mar 2026 | Thu | Chaitra Shukla Pratipada | Hindu New Year · Gudi Padwa · Ugadi | हिंदू नव वर्ष · गुड़ी पड़वा |
| 19–27 Mar 2026 | Thu–Fri | Chaitra Navratri | Chaitra Navratri 🪔 | चैत्र नवरात्रि |
| 26 Mar 2026 | Thu | Chaitra Shukla 9 | Ram Navami | रामनवमी |
| 1 Apr 2026 | Wed | Chaitra Purnima | Hanuman Jayanti 🙏 | हनुमान जयंती |
| 1 May 2026 | Fri | Vaishakha Purnima | Buddha Purnima | बुद्ध पूर्णिमा |
| 8 Jul 2026 | Wed | Ashadha Purnima | Guru Purnima | गुरु पूर्णिमा |
| 11 Aug 2026 | Tue | Shravana Purnima | Raksha Bandhan 🪢 | रक्षाबंधन |
| ~16 Aug 2026 | Sun | Shravana Krishna 8 | Janamashtami 🦚 | जन्माष्टमी |
| ~22 Aug 2026 | Sat | Bhadra Shukla 4 | Ganesh Chaturthi 🐘 | गणेश चतुर्थी |
| ~11–19 Sep 2026 | Fri–Sat | Ashwin Navratri | Shardiya Navratri 🪔 | शारदीय नवरात्रि |
| ~20 Sep 2026 | Sun | Ashwin Shukla 10 | Dussehra / Vijaya Dashami | दशहरा / विजयादशमी |
| ~20 Oct 2026 | Tue | Kartik Krishna 13 | Dhanteras 💰 | धनतेरस |
| ~22 Oct 2026 | Thu | Kartik Amavasya | Diwali 🪔🎆 | दीपावली |
| ~23 Oct 2026 | Fri | Kartik Shukla 1 | Govardhan Puja | गोवर्धन पूजा |
| ~24 Oct 2026 | Sat | Kartik Shukla 2 | Bhai Dooj | भाई दूज |
| 6 Nov 2026 | Fri | Kartik Purnima | Kartik Purnima / Dev Diwali | कार्तिक पूर्णिमा |
| ~26 Nov 2026 | Thu | Margashirsha Shukla 5 | Vivah Panchami | विवाह पंचमी |
| 6 Dec 2026 | Sun | Margashirsha Purnima | Gita Jayanti / Margashirsha Purnima | गीता जयंती |
Major Festivals — Detailed Cards
4
Mar
Holi — Festival of Colors 🎨
होली
Phalguna Purnima → Chaitra 1, VS 2083
Wednesday
Major Festival19
Mar
Hindu New Year — Gudi Padwa 🎊
हिंदू नव वर्ष · गुड़ी पड़वा
Chaitra Shukla Pratipada · VS 2083 begins
Thursday
New Year19
Mar
Chaitra Navratri 🪔
चैत्र नवरात्रि
19–27 March 2026 · Chaitra Shukla 1–9
9 days · Durga worship
Navratri26
Mar
Ram Navami 🏹
रामनवमी
Chaitra Shukla 9 · VS 2083
Thursday — Birth of Lord Ram
Festival8
Jul
Guru Purnima 🙏
गुरु पूर्णिमा
Ashadha Purnima · VS 2083
Wednesday — Honor your Guru
Purnima11
Aug
Raksha Bandhan 🪢
रक्षाबंधन
Shravana Purnima · VS 2083
Tuesday — Brother-Sister bond
Festival11
Sep
Shardiya Navratri 🪔
शारदीय नवरात्रि
Ashwin Shukla 1–9 · VS 2083
9 days · Maa Durga worship
Navratri22
Oct
Diwali — Festival of Lights 🪔🎆
दीपावली
Kartik Amavasya · VS 2083
Thursday — Lakshmi Puja
DiwaliToday’s Panchang — आज का पंचांग Daily Hindu Panchang · Vikram Samvat 2083 · Pakistan
Hindu Panchang — Vikram Samvat 2083
Saturday, 4 April 2026
SamvatVikram Samvat 2083
Saka YearSaka Samvat 1948
Hindi MonthChaitra
PakshaShukla Paksha (Bright Half)
Season (Ritu)Vasant (Spring)
DayShanivar (Saturday)
Desi Calendar Cross-Reference
Desi Date22 Chet 557 NS
Desi MonthChet (چیت)
Next Sangrand14 April — Vaisakh
Gregorian4 April 2026
Islamic Date6 Shawwal 1447 AH
Nanakshahi22 Chet 557
Hindi Date Converter — हिंदी तारीख कनवर्टर Convert any Gregorian date to Hindi month, Vikram Samvat and Panchang
History of the Hindu Calendar Vikram Samvat — Origin, significance and Pakistan connection
What is Vikram Samvat?
Vikram Samvat (VS) is the traditional Hindu lunisolar calendar, approximately 57 years ahead of the Gregorian calendar. The year 2026 CE corresponds to Vikram Samvat 2082–2083. The calendar is named after the legendary King Vikramaditya of Ujjain, and its epoch is traditionally placed at 57 BCE. It is the official calendar of Nepal and is widely used for religious purposes across India, Pakistan, and the South Asian diaspora.
The 12 Hindi Months — Named After Nakshatras
The 12 months of the Hindu calendar are named after nakshatras (lunar constellations). Each month is named after the nakshatra in which the full moon (Purnima) falls that month. For example, the full moon in Chaitra falls near the Chitra nakshatra. This luni-solar system adds an Adhik Maas (extra month) approximately every 3 years to keep the lunar calendar aligned with the solar year — similar to how the Gregorian calendar adds a leap day.
Adhik Maas 2026 — The Extra Month
In 2026, an extra month called Adhik Jyeshtha (Purushottam Maas) is added between the regular Jyeshtha and Ashadha months (approximately May–June 2026). During Adhik Maas, no auspicious ceremonies such as weddings, house-warming (griha pravesh), mundan, or sacred thread ceremonies are performed. However, it is considered highly spiritually meritorious — charity, pilgrimage, fasting and reading scriptures are especially encouraged during this month.
Hindu Calendar and the Desi Calendar in Pakistan’s Punjab
In Pakistan’s Punjab region, the Desi calendar (used for agriculture) is closely related to the Hindi / Vikram Samvat calendar. The Desi months — Chet, Vaisakh, Jeth, Harh, Sawan, Bhadon, Assu, Katik, Maghar, Poh, Magh, Phagan — correspond almost exactly to the Hindi months — Chaitra, Vaishakh, Jyeshtha, Ashadha, Shravana, Bhadrapada, Ashwin, Kartik, Margashirsha, Paush, Magha, Phalguna. The main difference is that Desi months follow a solar system (fixed dates each year), while Hindi months follow a luni-solar system (shift slightly each year).
Frequently Asked Questions Hindi Calendar 2026 · Vikram Samvat 2083 · Pakistan
What is today’s Hindi month date?
Today’s Hindi month date in Vikram Samvat 2083 is shown in the panel at the top of this page, updated automatically every day. You can also use our converter below to find any date’s Hindi equivalent.
What is Vikram Samvat 2083?
Vikram Samvat 2083 is the Hindu year that began on 19 March 2026 (Chaitra Shukla Pratipada). It is approximately 57 years ahead of the Gregorian calendar. So Gregorian 2026 = Vikram Samvat 2083 (after March) or 2082 (before March).
What are the 12 months of the Hindi calendar?
The 12 Hindi months in order are: Chaitra, Vaishakh, Jyeshtha, Ashadha, Shravana, Bhadrapada, Ashwin, Kartik, Margashirsha, Paush, Magha, Phalguna. In 2026, an extra month (Adhik Jyeshtha) is added, making it a 13-month year.
What is Adhik Maas and when is it in 2026?
Adhik Maas (also called Purushottam Maas or Malmaas) is an extra lunar month added approximately every 3 years to align the lunar calendar with the solar year. In 2026, Adhik Jyeshtha occurs approximately from 17 May to 15 June 2026. No auspicious ceremonies are performed during this month.
When is Hindu New Year 2026?
The Hindu New Year (Vikram Samvat 2083) begins on 19 March 2026 — the day of Chaitra Shukla Pratipada. It is celebrated as Gudi Padwa in Maharashtra, Ugadi in Karnataka/Andhra Pradesh, and Hindu Nav Varsh across North India and Pakistan.
When is Diwali 2026?
Diwali 2026 falls on approximately 22 October 2026 (Kartik Amavasya, VS 2083). The exact date depends on the Panchang used and the local sunset time.
When is Holi 2026?
Holi 2026 falls on 4 March 2026 (Phalguna Purnima / Chaitra 1). Holika Dahan (the bonfire) is on 3 March 2026 (evening).
What is the difference between Desi calendar and Hindi calendar?
Both use similar month names (Chet = Chaitra, Vaisakh = Vaishakh, etc.), but the Desi calendar is purely solar — Sangrand dates are fixed each year. The Hindi/Vikram Samvat calendar is luni-solar — months shift slightly each year based on the moon. The Desi calendar is used mainly in Punjab for farming; the Hindi calendar for Hindu religious observances.
How do I convert a Gregorian date to a Hindi month date?
Use our date converter above — simply enter any Gregorian date and it will show you the corresponding Hindi month, Vikram Samvat year, Desi date and Islamic date all together.