Tibetan Calendar
by Kharag Edition
Check Tibetan dates, auspicious days & events — the calendar trusted by thousands
About Tibetan Calendar
A Tibetan lunar calendar app that converts Western dates to Tibetan dates, tracks important Buddhist and cultural events, highlights auspicious days (including hair-cutting days), and provides astrology data. Includes a Pro subscription for customisable events and themes. Available on Android and iOS with 10,000+ installs.
Features
Tibetan date conversion
Instantly convert any Western calendar date to the corresponding Tibetan lunar date, including the Tibetan year name and Rabjung cycle.
Auspicious days & events
See upcoming auspicious days, important Buddhist calendar dates (Losar, Saga Dawa, Guru Rinpoche day), and traditional Tibetan cultural events.
Hair-cutting auspicious days
Find the most auspicious days for haircuts according to the Tibetan astrological calendar — a beloved feature requested by the community.
Astrology data
Access traditional Tibetan astrological data for each day, including elemental cycles and day qualities used for planning important activities.
Push notifications for events
Set notifications for upcoming auspicious days and important events so you are always prepared in advance.
Pro: custom events & themes
Upgrade to Pro to add your own custom events, unlock additional themes, and customise the calendar interface to your preference.
Tibetan Calendar — FAQ
Is the Tibetan Calendar app free?
Yes, the core calendar features are free. A Pro subscription is available that unlocks custom events, additional themes, and advanced personalisation — but the free version covers all essential Tibetan calendar features.
How does Tibetan date conversion work?
Enter any Western calendar date and the app instantly calculates the corresponding Tibetan lunar date, including the Tibetan year name, month, day, and the Rabjung (60-year) cycle number. The conversion follows the traditional Phugpa system used across most of the Tibetan world.
Is there an iOS version of the Tibetan Calendar?
Yes! The Tibetan Calendar app is available on the Apple App Store for iPhone and iPad. Search 'Tibetan Calendar' on the App Store or visit apps.apple.com/us/app/tibetan-calendar-app/id6741181925.
What auspicious days does the Tibetan Calendar include?
The app includes all major Tibetan Buddhist holidays (Losar, Saga Dawa, Guru Rinpoche day, Lhabab Duchen), monthly auspicious dates, and popular practical dates such as auspicious hair-cutting days according to Tibetan astrology.
Does the Tibetan Calendar work offline?
Yes, all calendar data and auspicious day calculations work fully offline once the app is installed. No internet connection is needed to check Tibetan dates or auspicious days.
What is Losar and when is Tibetan New Year?
Losar (ལོ་གསར།) is the Tibetan New Year, typically falling in February or March of the Western calendar. The exact date varies each year according to the Tibetan lunar calendar. Use the Tibetan Calendar app to find the exact Losar date for any year and set a reminder notification.
What is the Rabjung cycle in the Tibetan calendar?
The Rabjung (རབ་འབྱུང།) is the Tibetan 60-year calendar cycle, similar to the Chinese sexagenary cycle. Each year is named after a combination of one of five elements (wood, fire, earth, iron, water) and one of twelve animals. For example, 2024 is the Wood Dragon year (ཤིང་འབྲུག་ལོ). The Tibetan Calendar app shows the Rabjung cycle number and year name for any date.
How are Tibetan hair-cutting auspicious days calculated?
Tibetan auspicious hair-cutting days are calculated according to traditional Tibetan astrology (Jyotish), which combines lunar dates, constellations, and elemental cycles. Certain dates are considered especially beneficial for cutting hair for health, luck, and prosperity. The Tibetan Calendar app identifies these days automatically for every month.
What is Saga Dawa in the Tibetan calendar?
Saga Dawa (ས་ག་ཟླ་བ།) is the fourth month of the Tibetan lunar calendar, considered the most sacred month for Tibetan Buddhists. It commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and parinirvana of Buddha Shakyamuni. The full moon day of Saga Dawa (the 15th) is especially significant. The Tibetan Calendar app marks all Saga Dawa dates and sends notifications.
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