Saka Calendar Date Today
Today's date in the Saka calendar — India's official national civil calendar (Saka Samvat), used with the Gregorian calendar in gazettes, All India Radio, and government documents.
Saka calendar date today: 21 Bhadra, Saka 1948 (Saturday).
Looking for the Saka calendar date today? It is 21 Bhadra, Saka 1948. The Saka calendar is India's national calendar (often typed national calender). The Saka year starts on Chaitra 1 (22 March, or 21 March in leap years). See the Saka calendar guide or convert a date.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Saka calendar date today?
Today's Saka calendar date is 21 Bhadra, Saka 1948.
Today's date in the Saka calendar — how do I read it?
Read it as day, month, then era year: 21 Bhadra, Saka 1948. Subtract 78 from the Gregorian year after 22 March (Chaitra 1), or 79 before that date.
What is India's national calendar?
India's official national calendar is the Saka calendar (Saka Samvat), adopted in 1957. Today's national calendar date is 21 Bhadra, Saka 1948. The Gregorian calendar is used alongside it.