Anniversary Calculator

Wedding Anniversary Calculator

Last updated: 2026-06-25

TL;DR

A wedding anniversary year increases by one each time the same calendar month and day comes around; the 25th is the silver anniversary, the 50th is golden, and the 60th is diamond.

Enter your wedding date and instantly see which anniversary year you are on, its name, how many days you have been married, and the D-day to your next anniversary.

Enter wedding date

Choose the date the couple treats as their wedding anniversary.

Years are calculated by the same calendar month and day as the wedding date, and the names are traditional and may vary slightly by source. Results are for reference.

How to use

  1. Pick the wedding date — Choose your wedding date (ceremony or registration date) from the calendar.
  2. Calculate — Press Calculate to show which anniversary year you are on this year and how many days you have been married.
  3. Check the name — See the anniversary name such as silver or golden and the date and D-day of your next wedding anniversary.

Wedding anniversary names (silver, golden)

Each wedding anniversary year carries a traditional name. As a marriage lasts longer, it is compared to an increasingly strong and precious material (wood → silver → gold → diamond), reflecting how a couple's bond grows deeper and stronger over time. The 25th silver anniversary and 50th golden anniversary are celebrated especially widely.

Key wedding anniversary names (traditional)
YearNameSymbol
1stPaper anniversaryPaper
2ndCotton anniversaryCotton
3rdLeather anniversaryLeather
5thWood anniversaryWood
7thWool/Copper anniversaryWool, copper
10thTin anniversaryTin, aluminium
12thSilk anniversarySilk
15thCrystal anniversaryCrystal
20thChina anniversaryChina
25thSilver anniversarySilver
30thPearl anniversaryPearl
35thCoral anniversaryCoral
40thRuby anniversaryRuby
45thSapphire anniversarySapphire
50thGolden anniversaryGold
55thEmerald anniversaryEmerald
60thDiamond anniversaryDiamond

Names can vary slightly by country and source, so use them as a reference. You can find the meaning and origin of each year in the Wedding Anniversary Names & Meanings guide. For dating milestones like 100 days and 1000 days, use the Couple Days Calculator.

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

How are wedding anniversaries counted?

The anniversary year increases by one each time the same calendar month and day as the wedding date comes around. For example, if you married on May 10, 2000, then May 10, 2001 is the 1st anniversary and May 10, 2025 is the 25th (silver) anniversary. This calculator shows the most recently passed wedding date as your current anniversary year.

Which years are the silver and golden anniversaries?

The silver anniversary is the 25th year, the golden anniversary is the 50th year, and the diamond anniversary is the 60th year. Other years have traditional names too: 1st paper, 5th wood, 7th wool/copper, 10th tin, 15th crystal, and 20th china.

Where do wedding anniversary names come from?

Wedding anniversary names are largely a European tradition, comparing each year to an increasingly strong and precious material (wood → silver → gold → diamond) as the marriage lasts longer. Names vary slightly by country and source. See the wedding anniversary guide for details.

Should I use the ceremony date or the registration date?

Legally the registration date is the basis, but many couples celebrate the ceremony date as their anniversary. If the two dates differ, just enter the one you treat as your anniversary. This calculator only uses the date you enter.

Wedding Anniversary Names & Meanings

Names and origins by year, from paper to golden.

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Last updated: 2026-06-25