The relevant quote from Wolverine's link (which is an excellent description of the Mayan calendar system in more detail than I've ever seen before) which directly answers the OP's question:
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Does the Mayan calendar actually end in 2012?
No, it doesn't. The Mayan LongCount 13.0.0.0.0 translates to December 21, 2012. The next day will be 13.0.0.0.1. The "13"s position (called the "Baktuns") can go as high as "19". After that, add another digit. The Mayan Age for the earth for example was extremely long.
This business of the calendar "ending" is based solely on hysterical nonsense. December 20, 2012 will be 12.19.19.17.19 the next day will be 13.0.0.0.0 -- its an odometer change, nothing more.
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