Bengali Calendar 2026

Bengali Calendar 2026 Festivals, Traditions, and Cultural Significance

The Bengali Calendar 2026, commonly referred to as the Bangla Panjika, remains a vital cultural, religious, and social institution in Bengali society. Rooted in centuries-old traditions, the calendar is closely aligned with agricultural cycles, seasonal changes, and spiritual observances. Across West Bengal, Tripura, Assam, and Bengali communities worldwide, the Bengali calendar remains a trusted guide for festivals, rituals, business activities, and important life events.

The Bengali calendar is based on a solar system, ensuring that festivals remain in sync with the natural cycle. Each month carries symbolic meaning, reflecting Bengal's deep connection with its land, faith, and cultural heritage.

List Of Bengali Festival 2026

Festival of January

Date	Day	Festival \ Holiday
01-Jan-26	Thursday	Pradosh Vrat
03-Jan-26	Saturday	Poush Purnima
06-Jan-26	Tuesday	Sankashti
14-Jan-26	Wednesday	Uttarayan/ Makar Sankranti
15-Jan-26	Thursday	Magh Bihu
16-Jan-26	Friday	Pradosh Vrat
18-Jan-26	Sunday	Magh Amavasya
23-Jan-26	Friday	Basant Panchami
29-Jan-26	Thursday	Jaya Ekadashi
30-Jan-26	Friday	Pradosh Vrat

Festival of February

Date	Day	Festival \ Holiday
01-Feb-26	Sunday	Magh Purnima
05-Feb-26	Thursday	Sankashti Chaturthi
13-Feb-26	Friday	Kumbha sankranti, Vijaya Ekadashi
14-Feb-26	Saturday	Pradosh Vrat
15-Feb-26	Sunday	Maha Shivaratri
17-Feb-26	Tuesday	Phalguna New moon, Surya Grahan
27-Feb-26	Friday	Amla Ekadashi
28-Feb-26	Saturday	Pradosh Vrat

Festival of March

Date	Day	Festival \ Holiday
03-Mar-26	Tuesday	Dol Purnima, Chandra Grahan*Purn
04-Mar-26	Wednesday	Holi
06-Mar-26	Friday	Sankashti
15-Mar-26	Sunday	Meena Sankranti, Papmochani Ekadashi
16-Mar-26	Monday	Pradosh Vrat
19-Mar-26	Thursday	Chaitra Navratri
20-Mar-26	Friday	Chaitramoon
26-Mar-26	Thursday	Ram Navami* Smarta
27-Mar-26	Friday	Chaitra Navratri Parana
29-Mar-26	Sunday	Kamada Ekadashi

Festival of April

Date	Day	Festival \ Holiday
02-Apr-26	Thursday	Haanuman Jayanti
05-Apr-26	Sunday	Sankashti Chaturthi
13-Apr-26	Monday	Baruthini Ekadashi
14-Apr-26	Tuesday	Mesa Sankranti
15-Apr-26	Wednesday	pohela Boishakh, Padosh Vrat
17-Apr-26	Friday	Baisakhi
19-Apr-26	Sunday	Akshay Tritiya
27-Apr-26	Monday	Mohini Ekadashi

Festival of May

Date	Day	Festival \ Holiday
01-May-26	Friday	Budhha Purnima , Baisakhi Purnimaa
05-May-26	Tuesday	Sankashti Chaturthi
09-May-26	Saturday	Rabindr nath Jayanti
13-May-26	Wednesday	Apara Ekadashi
14-May-26	Thursday	Pradosh Vrat
15-May-26	Friday	Vrisabh Sankranti, Taurus Sankranti
16-May-26	Saturday	Jaishtha Amavasya
25-May-26	Monday	Ganga Puja
27-May-26	Wednesday	Padmini Ekadashi
28-May-26	Thursday	Pradosh Vrat
31-May-26	Sunday	purnima vrat

Festival of June

Date	Day	Festival
03-Jun-26	Wednesday	Sankashti Chaturthi
15-Jun-26	Monday	Mithun Sankaranti
20-Jun-26	Saturday	Jamai Shasthi
22-Jun-26	Monday	Ambubachi Mela
27-Jun-26	Saturday	Pradosh vrat
29-Jun-26	Monday	Jaishta purnima

Festival of July

Date	Day	Festival \ Holiday
03-Jul-26	Friday	Sankashti Chaturthi
10-Jul-26	Friday	Yogini Ekadashi
12-Jul-26	Sunday	Monthly Shivaratri , Pradosh Vrat (Krishna)
14-Jul-26	Tuesday	Ashadha Amavasya
16-Jul-26	Thursday	Jagannath Rath Yatra, Kark Sankranti
25-Jul-26	Saturday	Dev Shayani Ekadashi , Ashadi Ekadashi
26-Jul-26	Sunday	Pradosh Vrat
29-Jul-26	Wednesday	Guru Purnima , Ashada Purnima

Festival of August

Date	Day	Festival \ Holiday
02-Aug-26	Sunday	Sankashti Chaturthi
09-Aug-26	Sunday	Kamika Ekadashi
10-Aug-26	Monday	Padosh Vrat
11-Aug-26	Tuesday	Monthly Shivaratri
12-Aug-26	Wednesday	Surya Grahan* Purna
15-Aug-26	Saturday	Greenery
17-Aug-26	Monday	Simha Sankranti
23-Aug-26	Sunday	Shravan Ekadashi
25-Aug-26	Tuesday	Padosh vrat
26-Aug-26	Wednesday	Onam
28-Aug-26	Friday	Raksha Bandhan, Chandra Grahan*Anshika
31-Aug-26	Monday	Kajari Tej

Festival of September

Date	Day	Festival \ Holiday
01-Sep-26	Tuesday	Nag Panchami
04-Sep-26	Friday	Krishna Janmasthami
07-Sep-26	Monday	Ekadashi
11-Sep-26	Friday	Bhadrapad Amavasya
14-Sep-26	Monday	Ganesh Chaturthi
17-Sep-26	Thursday	Vishwakarma pooja, Kanya Sankranti
25-Sep-26	Friday	Ananta Chaturdashi

Festival of October

Date	Day	Festival \ Holiday
10-Oct-26	Saturday	Mahalaya
11-Oct-26	Sunday	Sharad Navratri
16-Oct-26	Friday	Akal Bodhon, Kalparambha
17-Oct-26	Saturday	Navapatrika Puja, Tula Sankranti
19-Oct-26	Monday	Durga Puja Asthami
20-Oct-26	Tuesday	MahaNavami
21-Oct-26	Wednesday	Durga Bisharjan, Dussehra
25-Oct-26	Sunday	Lakshmi Pooja

Festival of November

Date	Day	Festival \ Holiday
06-Nov-26	Friday	Dhanteras
08-Nov-26	Sunday	Dipabali
10-Nov-26	Tuesday	Govardhan Puja
11-Nov-26	Wednesday	Bhai Ponta
15-Nov-26	Sunday	Chhath Puja
16-Nov-26	Monday	Vrishchika Sankranti
18-Nov-26	Wednesday	Jagaddhatri Pooja

Festival of December

Date	Day	Festival \ Holiday
04-Dec-26	Friday	Utpanna Ekadashi
08-Dec-26	Tuesday	Margashirsh New Moon
16-Dec-26	Wednesday	Dhanu Sankranti, Sagittarius
23-Dec-26	Wednesday	Margashirsh Purnima

Poila Boishakh 2026

The Bengali year begins with Poila Boishakh, one of the most significant occasions in the calendar. Celebrated with optimism and cultural pride, it represents renewal, prosperity, and fresh beginnings. On this day, homes and workplaces are cleaned, traditional attire is worn, and greetings of "Shubho Noboborsho" are exchanged.

The business community observes Haal Khata, ceremonially opening new account books after offering prayers for financial stability and growth. Families come together to enjoy traditional dishes such as Panta Bhat with Ilish, sweets, and festive meals. Cultural programs featuring Rabindra Sangeet, folk music, and dance further enhance the celebratory atmosphere, making Poila Boishakh 2026 a meaningful start to the Bengali year.

The Cultural Core of Bengal

Durga Puja stands as the most prominent and emotionally significant festival in the Bengali calendar. Celebrated during the month of Ashwin, it commemorates the victory of Goddess Durga over Mahishasura, symbolizing the triumph of good over evil.

Durga Puja is both a religious and cultural spectacle. Elaborate pandals, artistically crafted idols, devotional chants, and large-scale cultural performances transform towns and cities into vibrant centers of celebration. Beyond devotion, the festival promotes social unity and artistic expression. The festivities conclude with Bijoya Dashami, marked by sindoor khela, emotional farewells, and the promise of reunion in the following year.

Kali Puja, Lakshmi Puja, and Saraswati Puja

The Bengali calendar also highlights the worship of different manifestations of the Divine Mother. Kali Puja, observed on the new moon night of Kartik, symbolizes power, protection, and the removal of negativity. Illuminated homes and temples create a spiritually charged environment across Bengal.

Lakshmi Puja is associated with prosperity, peace, and household well-being, while Saraswati Puja celebrates knowledge, learning, and creativity. Widely observed in educational institutions, Saraswati Puja 2026 reflects Bengal's long-standing reverence for education, art, and intellectual pursuits.

Seasonal and Harvest Festivals

Seasonal celebrations form a vital part of the Bengali calendar. Nabanna, the harvest festival, marks the arrival of new rice and expresses gratitude toward nature and farmers. It highlights Bengal's agrarian roots and communal harmony.

Poush Parbon, celebrated during winter, is known for family gatherings and traditional delicacies such as pithe, patishapta, and payesh. Dol Purnima, the Bengali version of Holi, is observed with colors, devotional songs, and the worship of Radha and Krishna. Rath Yatra, particularly prominent in Mahesh and coastal regions like Digha, adds to the spiritual and cultural vibrancy of the year.

Cultural Observances and Contemporary Relevance

In addition to religious festivals, the Bengali Calendar 2026 includes cultural observances such as Rabindra Jayanti and Nazrul Jayanti, commemorating the contributions of Rabindranath Tagore and Kazi Nazrul Islam. These occasions celebrate Bengal's literary, musical, and intellectual heritage.

Despite modern lifestyles and digital timekeeping, the Bengali calendar remains highly relevant. It continues to influence marriage dates, religious ceremonies, business inaugurations, and community events. With the availability of digital panjikas and mobile applications, younger generations remain connected to this traditional system.

Conclusion

The Bengali Calendar 2026 is not merely a chronological guide but a living representation of Bengal's cultural identity. Through festivals such as Poila Boishakh, Durga Puja, Kali Puja, and Nabanna, it preserves traditions while adapting to contemporary society. Deeply rooted in spirituality, nature, and artistic expression, the Bengali calendar continues to shape Bengali life with continuity, meaning, and enduring cultural significance.