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Pataphysical

EpochConfidence
8 September 1873 CEExact

Overview

The Pataphysical calendar is a Gregorian-derived calendar. It is based off of the philosophy of Pataphysics, which is a parody of science created by Alfred Jarry in 1893, though the calendar wasn't created until 1949.

It features 13 months of 29 days, though for each month the 29th day is imaginary except for the month of Gidouille as well as Gueules in leap years. New Year is on September 8th of the Gregorian calendar, and the epoch, denoted A.P., is the day of Alfred Jarry's birth on 8 September 1873 CE.

Info

MonthDaysEnglishApprox. Gregorian Time
Absolu28AbsoluteSept 8 - Oct 5
Haha28HahaOct 6 - Nov 2
As28SkiffNov 3 - Nov 30
Sable28Sand or heraldic blackDec 1 - Dec 28
Décervelage28DebrainingDec 29 - Jan 25
Gueules28 or 29Heraldic red or gobJan 26 - Feb 22
Pédale28Bicycle pedalFeb 23 - Mar 22
Clinamen28SwerveMar 23 - Apr 19
Palotin28Ubu's henchmenApr 20 - May 17
Merdre28PshitMay 18 - Jun 14
Gidouille29SpiralJun 15 - Jul 13
Tatane28Shoe or being worn outJul 14 - Aug 10
Phalle28PhallusAug 11 - Sept 7

Accuracy

The Pataphysical calendar is based off the Gregorian calendar and is thus exactly accurate.

Source

All of the information on this calendar came from its Wikipedia article.