📅Date Calculator

Standard Indian Date Notation

In India, the standard date format is DD-MM-YYYY, as used in all government documents, Aadhaar cards, and bank statements. The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) promotes this format for clarity. Using this calculator ensures your calculations for passport renewals, visa expirations, or contract dates are accurate and follow the convention expected by Indian authorities like the Ministry of External Affairs.

Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)

The Indian Fiscal Year (April-March)

The Indian financial year begins on 1 April and ends on 31 March. This period governs income tax filings with the Income Tax Department and corporate reporting. Many deadlines for tax-saving investments (under Section 80C) are tied to the 31st of March. Our calculator helps you track the exact number of days remaining in the fiscal year, a vital tool for Indian taxpayers and business managers.

Income Tax Department of India

Accounting for Gazette Holidays

India has a complex holiday structure with 'Gazetted' (mandatory) and 'Restricted' (optional) holidays. These vary by state (e.g., Pongal in Tamil Nadu, Ganesh Chaturthi in Maharashtra). When calculating business days for banking or government tenders, it's essential to account for these. Our tool helps you navigate the calendar provided by the Ministry of Home Affairs to find true working day durations.

Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA)

What is the date format used in Indian Banks?

Indian banks (RBI regulated) and financial institutions almost exclusively use the DD/MM/YYYY or DD-MM-YYYY format. This is what you will see on cheques, passbooks, and the CTS (Cheque Truncation System). Using our calculator with this format prevents errors in interest calculation or maturity date tracking for Fixed Deposits (FDs) and Recurring Deposits (RDs) common in India.

How do I calculate the 'Tithi' or Hindu date?

While this is a Gregorian date calculator, it provides the foundation for finding corresponding 'Tithis' in the Hindu lunar calendar used for festivals like Diwali or Holi. Many Indian families use the date duration tool to calculate the exact Gregorian date for 'Barsis' (death anniversaries) or birthdays that follow the lunar cycle, ensuring traditional observances are held on the correct day.

How many days until the end of the Indian school year?

The Indian academic year typically starts in June (after the summer break) and ends in March or April. However, this varies by board (CBSE, ICSE, or State Boards). Students and parents use our date tool to calculate the 'working days' left before major board exams, factoring in local holidays like Dussehra or winter breaks, which are critical for study planning.

How does the calculator handle leap years?

The calculator automatically accounts for leap years. February has 29 days in years divisible by 4, except century years not divisible by 400.

Does the business days calculation include holidays?

The standard business days calculation excludes Saturdays and Sundays, but does not exclude national holidays. For accurate project planning, manually add relevant holidays to your total.

How do I use this to calculate deadlines?

Use "Add/Subtract Time" and select the start date. Add the required number of days/weeks/months to find the deadline date. For work deadlines, use "Business Days" first to determine the number of working days.