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Period Calculator: When Is My Next Period and Cycle Day
Work out your next period date from your last period and cycle length: your current cycle day, upcoming cycles, and whether your cycle length is normal.
Updated: September 13, 2026 · 🔒 Your data never leaves your browser
Your next period date is simple to estimate: the first day of your last period plus your cycle length. With a 28-day cycle and a period starting June 1, the next one begins around June 29. Enter your last period and cycle length — the calculator shows your next period date, current cycle day and upcoming cycles.
Enter the first day of your last period — the rest follows.
How the next period date is worked out
It comes down to cycle length: the first day of your last period + your cycle length. A cycle is counted from the first day of one period to the first day of the next, not from when bleeding ends. The average is 28 days, but the normal range is wide: 21 to 35.
The calculator projects that length forward and shows not just the next date but several cycles ahead, plus your current cycle day — which helps you see where you are: menstruation, the follicular phase, ovulation or the luteal phase.
What's normal
| Measure | Normal in adults |
|---|---|
| Cycle length | 21–35 days |
| Period length | 2–7 days |
| Variation between cycles | up to 7–9 days |
Regularity matters more than the exact number. A consistently short (< 21 days) or long (> 35 days) cycle, or big month-to-month swings, is worth raising with a gynaecologist — PCOS, thyroid problems and other causes can be behind it.
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Why the prediction is a guide, not an exact date
Ovulation — which sets when the next period starts — shifts with stress, illness, travel, hard training and weight change. So even on a regular cycle the real date wanders by a few days. On an irregular cycle the calendar is only a rough frame.
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Want ovulation, not periods?
If your goal is to conceive — or to know your fertile window — a period calendar only gives half the picture. A dedicated calculator pinpoints ovulation and your most fertile days more precisely.
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FAQ
How do I calculate my next period?+
Add your cycle length to the first day of your last period — 28 days for a 28-day cycle, 30 for a 30-day one. The average adult cycle is 28 days, but 21 to 35 is considered normal. The calculator does this automatically and projects several cycles ahead.
What counts as a normal cycle?+
In adults, 21 to 35 days; teenagers can run longer. Regularity matters more than the exact length: if your cycle varies by more than 7–9 days each time, or is consistently shorter than 21 or longer than 35 days, it's worth discussing with a gynaecologist.
How accurate is a calendar prediction?+
It's an estimate from an average cycle, not a guarantee. The real date drifts by a few days even on a regular cycle, because ovulation shifts with stress, illness, travel and training load. On an irregular cycle the prediction is less reliable still.
Can I use a period calendar as contraception?+
No. The calendar method is highly unreliable: ovulation shifts and sperm survive up to 5 days, so there are almost no reliably 'safe' days. For pregnancy prevention you need real contraception — we cover the options separately.
Why did my period come earlier or later than predicted?+
A few days' shift is normal. Timing is affected by stress, illness, time-zone changes, intense training, weight change, and starting or stopping hormonal contraception. A one-off change is usually harmless; recurring irregularity, or a late period when pregnancy is possible, is a reason to test and see a doctor.
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