IRCTC 60 Days Advance Ticket Booking Date Calculator
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—IRCTC 60 Days Advance Booking Date Calculator
Find when train tickets open for booking. Check the booking date and daily booking timings.
Select your journey date above and tap Calculate Booking Date.
Your Booking Schedule
General ARP · 60 daysLive Countdown Timers
Time left until each booking window opens for your journey date. All times are Indian Standard Time (IST).
General Booking
Advance reservation · 08:00 AM
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AC Tatkal
Eligible AC classes · 10:00 AM
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Sleeper Tatkal
Non-AC classes · 11:00 AM
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Tatkal opens one day before the journey date. Timers are estimates based on standard rules; confirm on IRCTC.
Next Booking Windows
Live daily IRCTC advance reservation & Tatkal opening gates. All times are Indian Standard Time (IST).
General Booking
60 days advance · 08:00 AM
🚂 Travel date: —
Tatkal AC
Eligible AC classes · 10:00 AM
🚂 Travel date: — (Tomorrow)
Tatkal Sleeper
Non-AC classes · 11:00 AM
🚂 Travel date: — (Tomorrow)
Daily advance reservation opens at 08:00 AM IST. Tatkal opens 1 day prior (AC at 10:00 AM, Sleeper at 11:00 AM).
IRCTC Ticket Booking Timings
General Booking
Advance reservation opening
AC Tatkal
Eligible AC classes
Sleeper Tatkal
Non-AC eligible classes
All times are Indian Standard Time (IST). Actual availability depends on railway rules, train eligibility and quota.
IRCTC Booking Date Calendar
Each day displays its estimated booking opening date (journey date minus 60 days). Tap a day to view its date.
Estimates are based on the standard 60-day reservation rule. Check IRCTC for special train schedules.
Upcoming Festival & Holiday Booking Dates
Explore 60-day advance booking opening dates for major Indian festivals and regional celebrations. Select any year or view all upcoming dates.
| Festival / Regional Name | Holiday date | Booking opens | Status | Action |
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Festival dates are planning references. State holidays differ and lunar dates can shift with official announcements.
The standard advance reservation period is generally 60 days, excluding the journey date. Some trains or services follow different rules. Confirm the opening date and availability on the official IRCTC website before booking.
Set Calendar Reminder
Official alarm links directly in Google Calendar
Opens 60 days before journey at 08:00 AM IST
Opens 1 day before journey for AC classes (1A, 2A, 3A, CC, 3E, EC)
Opens 1 day before journey for Sleeper classes (SL, 2S, FC)
Log in 10 minutes early at 09:50 AM (or 10:50 AM for Sleeper). Pre-save passenger details in your IRCTC Master List and keep BHIM UPI open on your phone for fastest checkout.
Opens official Google Calendar directly with date, time (IST), Master List checklist, and IRCTC links pre-filled. Tap ‘+ Add notification’ in Google Calendar for additional alarms or emails.
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Book Your Train Tickets at the Right Time
Planning a trip with Indian Railways? Use our IRCTC Ticket Booking Calculator and Reminder to find the exact date when booking opens for your train journey.
Indian Railways allows ticket bookings up to 60 days in advance from the journey date. For example, if you’re traveling on June 30, you can start booking from May 1. The tool subtracts 60 days from your journey date to calculate the booking opening date.
IRCTC opens general quota bookings at 8:00 AM IST every day, including Sundays and holidays. For Tatkal bookings, timings differ: AC class opens at 10:00 AM and Sleeper class at 11:00 AM.
✨ Features
- Calculate booking open date instantly
- Set Google Calendar reminder
- Works on all devices
- Based on latest IRCTC rules
📖 How to Use
- Select your journey date
- Click “Calculate Booking Date”
- Booking open date appears below
- Add reminder if needed
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