Anniversary Calculator
Calculate years together, track milestones, and discover traditional anniversary gifts
Calculate Anniversary Details
Enter the date of your wedding, relationship start, or other special anniversary
Include the specific hour and minute for more precise anniversary calculations
Example Calculation
Wedding Anniversary Example
Wedding Date: June 15, 2010
Today's Date: August 10, 2025
Years Together: 15 years, 1 month, 26 days
Total Days: 5,535 days
Traditional Gift: Crystal (symbolizing clarity and sparkle)
Modern Gift: Watches (representing time spent together)
Milestone Calculation
Major milestones: 1st (Paper), 5th (Wood), 10th (Tin), 25th (Silver), 50th (Gold)
Next milestone: 20th anniversary (China/Platinum) in 5 years
Time spent: 133,260 hours or 7,995,600 minutes together
Anniversary Traditions
Traditional gifts symbolize the growing strength of marriage
Each year has specific flowers representing the relationship stage
Gemstones add sparkle and meaning to milestone years
Major milestones: 25th (Silver), 50th (Gold), 60th (Diamond)
Anniversary Facts
The tradition of anniversary gifts dates back to medieval times
Paper (1st) represents the blank page of a new marriage
Wood (5th) symbolizes strong roots and growth together
Diamond (60th) represents unbreakable bonds and enduring love
Understanding Anniversary Calculations
How We Calculate Time Together
Our anniversary calculator uses precise date arithmetic to determine exactly how long you've been together. We account for leap years, varying month lengths, and provide multiple time format options for a comprehensive view.
Calculation Methods
- •Years, months, days breakdown for exact duration
- •Total days calculation including leap years
- •Alternative formats: hours, minutes, seconds
- •Next anniversary countdown
Anniversary Gift Traditions
Anniversary gifts follow time-honored traditions that symbolize the evolving nature of love and commitment. From paper to diamonds, each material represents the growing strength and beauty of lasting relationships.
Popular Milestone Years
1st: Paper - New beginning, blank slate
5th: Wood - Strong roots, natural growth
10th: Tin/Aluminum - Flexibility and durability
25th: Silver - Precious and lustrous
50th: Gold - Valuable and enduring
60th: Diamond - Unbreakable and brilliant
Complete Anniversary Gift Guide
| Year | Traditional | Modern | Flower | Gemstone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paper | Clocks | Carnation | Gold jewelry |
| 2 | Cotton | China | Lily of the valley | Garnet |
| 3 | Leather | Crystal/Glass | Sunflower | Pearl |
| 4 | Linen/Silk | Appliances | Hydrangea | Blue topaz |
| 5 | Wood | Silverware | Daisy | Sapphire |
| 6 | Iron | Wood objects | Calla lily | Amethyst |
| 7 | Wool/Copper | Desk sets | Freesia | Onyx |
| 8 | Bronze | Linens/Lace | Lilac | Tourmaline |
| 9 | Pottery/China | Leather goods | Bird of paradise | Lapis lazuli |
| 10 | Tin/Aluminum | Diamond jewelry | Daffodil | Diamond |
| 11 | Steel | Fashion jewelry | Morning glory | Turquoise |
| 12 | Silk | Pearls/Colored gems | Peony | Jade |
| 13 | Lace | Textiles/Fur | Chrysanthemum | Citrine |
| 14 | Ivory | Gold jewelry | Dahlia | Opal |
| 15 | Crystal | Watches | Rose | Ruby |
| 16 | None | Silver holloware | Peony | Peridot |
| 17 | None | Furniture | Carnation | Amethyst |
| 18 | None | Porcelain | Gladiolus | Cat's eye |
| 19 | None | Bronze | Iris | Aquamarine |
| 20 | China | Platinum | Aster | Emerald |
* Gift traditions may vary by culture and personal preference. These are traditional Western anniversary gifts.