Bengali Calendar • 1432–1433

Bengali Festivals 2026

Explore the Bengali Festival Calendar 2026 with important Bengali Hindu festivals, West Bengal traditions, religious observances, cultural celebrations, Sankranti dates, eclipses and the major Durga Puja season.

2026 Gregorian Year
1432–1433 Bengali Era
Listed Dates Festival & Observance Entries
Bengali calendar dates can be location-sensitive. Tithi-based observances may differ by location and calendar tradition. This page presents the 2026 Bengali calendar entries for the West Bengal context.
EXPLORE THE YEAR

Bengali Festival Calendar 2026

51 dates
BENGAL'S FESTIVE YEAR

Pohela Boishakha

Bengali New Year and the beginning of Bengali Era 1433.

Durga Puja

The major Bengali autumn festival, including Saptami through Vijayadashami.

Kali Puja

A major Bengali observance associated with Kartik Amavasya and Dipabali.

Dol Purnima

A colorful spring celebration observed on the Bengali calendar.

2026 DATES

Bengali Festival Dates 2026

Date Festival Bengali Date Tithi Category Region Details
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Bengali Festival Calendar at a Glance

ABOUT THE CALENDAR

Understanding the Bengali Calendar 2026

The Bengali calendar combines a solar calendar framework with lunar tithi-based observances. This is why Bengali festival dates do not always fall on the same Gregorian date every year.

The year 2026 spans Bengali Era 1432 and 1433. Pohela Boishakha marks the beginning of Bengali Era 1433 in this calendar.

Bengali celebrations have a strong regional identity in West Bengal, with traditions surrounding Durga Puja, Lakshmi Puja, Kali Puja, Bhai Phonta, Pohela Boishakha, Jamai Shashti and many other religious and cultural observances.

COMMON QUESTIONS

Bengali Festivals 2026 FAQ

When does the Bengali New Year begin in 2026?

Pohela Boishakha is listed on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, marking the beginning of Bengali Era 1433.

What is the Bengali year during 2026?

Gregorian 2026 spans Bengali Era 1432 and 1433. The new Bengali year begins with Pohela Boishakha in April.

When is Durga Puja in Bengal in 2026?

The 2026 calendar lists Mahalaya on October 10, followed by Kalparambha and Akal Bodhon on October 16, Durga Saptami on October 17, Durga Ashtami on October 19, Maha Navami on October 20 and Vijayadashami on October 21.

When is Kali Puja in 2026?

Kali Puja is listed on November 8, 2026, together with Dipabali, under Kartik Amavasya.

Can Bengali festival dates vary by location?

Yes. Tithi-based observances can differ according to geographic location, time zone and the calendar calculation convention used. This page is presented for the West Bengal context.

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