Frequently Asked Questions
Last updated: 18 October 2026
Common questions about how this site works. For questions about the calendar itself, see the home page and the Nanakshahi calendar explained.
Is this an official SGPC or government calendar?
No. Punjabi Calendar is an independent site. We follow the SGPC Nanakshahi calendar for Gurpurab and month dates and the Punjab Government notification for holidays, but official announcements always take precedence.
For which place are the dates calculated?
For Amritsar (31.63° N, 74.87° E) in Indian Standard Time. Sunrise and sunset differ by a few minutes across Punjab; the sunrise page lists 18 cities.
What does Vadi and Sudi mean?
They are the two halves of a lunar month. Vadi (the dark half) runs from the day after Puranmashi to Masya, and Sudi (the bright half) from the day after Masya to Puranmashi. Each half has 15 lunar days.
Why is Masya sometimes a day earlier in other calendars?
When the new moon falls in the early morning, some jantris mark Masya on the previous day. We mark the day on which the new-moon tithi is current at sunrise in Amritsar.
Do you follow the original or the amended Nanakshahi calendar?
The amended calendar published by the SGPC, which most gurdwaras in India follow. Our Nanakshahi calendar page explains both versions and lists the original fixed month starts.
How often is the site updated?
Every day. The site rebuilds just after midnight IST, so the desi date, next Sangrand and other 'today' answers are always current. We add the SGPC calendar each March and the Punjab holiday notification each November.
Can I print or share the calendar?
Yes. Each year's calendar is available as a free A4 PDF, and you are welcome to link to any page. Please do not republish the site's text or sell the PDFs.
Is my data collected?
The calendar and tools work in your browser and do not need an account. See the privacy policy for what our hosting, analytics and advertising partners may record.
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