Months and celebrations of the Inca calendar

Gregorian months Andean months approximate translation

December Capac Raimi, Capac Quilla the lord festival; the month of rest

January Zarap Tuta Cavai Mitan the time to watch the growing corn

February Paucar Varai the time to wear loincloths

March Pacha Pucuy Quilla the month of the land's maturation

April Camai Quilla 【Inti Raymi in state calendar】 the month of harvest and rest

May Zara Muchuy Quilla Aymoray Quilla dry corn to be stored

June Papa Allai Mitan Pacha

Haucai Cusqui potato harvest

rest from harvesting

July Chacra Conaqui Quilla the month of redistributing lands

August Chacra Yapuy Quilla Hailly the month to open lands coming into cultivation with songs of triumph

September Zara Tarpuy Quilla Coia Raymi Quilla the month for planting; also, the Festival of the Queen

October Chacramanta Pisco Carcoy the time to scare birds out of newly planted fields

November Chacra Parcay the time to irrigate fields