how to convert a string(Date) to gregorian calendar in android

Question

I have a string like 14-9-2014,I want to convert it as gregorian calendar,I have searched and tried lot many ways but i cant get any solution,So can any one please tell me how to conver it?thank you

Answer 1

Use SimpleDateFormat to parse the date and then assign it to a Calendar.

DateFormat df = new SimpleDateFormat("dd MM yyyy");
Date date = df.parse("14-9-2014");
Calendar cal = Calendar.getInstance();
cal.setTime(date);

The third line could be replaced with:

Calendar cal = new GregorianCalendar();

Answer 2

Try this:

SimpleDateFormat formatter = new SimpleDateFormat("dd-M-yyyy", context.getResources().getConfiguration().locale);

Date date = formatter.parse("14-9-2014");
Calendar c = new GregorianCalendar();
c.setTime(date);