The calendar of Harptos
The world of the Forgotten Realms uses the Calendar of Harptos, named after the long-dead wizard who invented it. Each year of 365 days is divided into twelve months of thirty days each. Each month is divided into three tendays. Five special holidays fall between the months and mark the seasons. Another special holiday, Shieldmeet, is inserted into the calendar after Midsummer every four years.
| Month | Name | Common Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hammer | Deepwinter |
| Annual holiday: | Midwinter | |
| 2 | Alturiak | The Claw of Winter |
| 3 | Ches | The Claw of Sunsets |
| 4 | Tarsakh | The Claw of Storms |
| Annual holiday: | Greengrass | |
| 5 | Mirtul | The Melting |
| 6 | Kythorn | The Time of Flowers |
| 7 | Flamerule | Summertide |
| Annual holiday:
Quadrennial holiday: |
Midsummer
Shieldmeet |
|
| 8 | Eleasias | Highsun |
| 9 | Eleint | The Fading |
| Annual holiday: | Highharvesttide | |
| 10 | Marpenoth | Leaffall |
| 11 | Uktar | The Rotting |
| Annual holiday: | The Feast of the Moon | |
| 12 | Nightal | The Drawing Down |
