The 2026 Bengali Calendar (Bangla Calendar 1432–1433) is an essential guide for Bengalis to observe festivals, religious rituals, vrat days, and cultural celebrations throughout the year. Deeply rooted in tradition, the Bengali calendar is followed in West Bengal, Tripura, Assam, Bangladesh, and Bengali communities worldwide.
From Poila Boishakh and Durga Puja to Saraswati Puja, Kali Puja, Diwali, and Charak Puja, the 2026 Bengali calendar reflects the spiritual rhythm of life, seasonal changes, and age-old customs.
Bengali Calendar 2026 – Overview
The Bengali calendar is a solar calendar, and the year begins with Poila Boishakh (Bengali New Year), usually falling on 14 or 15 April.
Bengali Months
- Boishakh
- Joishtho
- Asharh
- Srabon
- Bhadro
- Ashwin
- Kartik
- Agrahayan
- Poush
- Magh
- Falgun
- Chaitra
Each month in the 2026 Bengali calendar carries festivals connected to harvest, devotion, goddess worship, and seasonal transitions.
Importance of the Bengali Calendar
The Bengali calendar 2026 is used for:
- Fixing Durga Puja and major festivals
- Observing vrat and puja days
- Planning marriages and rituals
- Preserving Bengali cultural identity
It blends Shakta, Vaishnava, and folk traditions into everyday life.
Month-Wise Bengali Festivals 2026
Bengali Festivals January 2026
| Festival | Day and Date |
| Makara Sankranti | January 14, 2026, Wednesday |
| Magh Bihu | January 15, 2026, Thursday |
| Saraswati Puja | January 23, 2026, Friday |
Bengali Festivals February 2026
| Festival | Day and Date |
| Kumbha Sankranti | February 13, 2026, Friday |
| Maha Shivaratri | February 15, 2026, Sunday |
| Surya Grahan *Valayakara | February 17, 2026, Tuesday |
Bengali Festivals March 2026
| Festival | Day and Date |
| Dol Purnima | March 3, 2026, Tuesday |
| Chandra Grahan *Purna | March 3, 2026, Tuesday |
| Meena Sankranti | March 15, 2026, Sunday |
| Rama Navami *Smarta | March 26, 2026, Thursday |
| Rama Navami *ISKCON | March 27, 2026, Friday |
Bengali Festivals April 2026
| Festival | Day and Date |
| Mesha Sankranti | April 14, 2026, Tuesday |
| Solar New Year | April 14, 2026, Tuesday |
| Pohela Boishakha | April 15, 2026, Wednesday |
| Akshaya Tritiya | April 19, 2026, Sunday |
Bengali Festivals May 2026
| Festival | Day and Date |
| Buddha Purnima | May 1, 2026, Friday |
| Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti | May 9, 2026, Saturday |
| Vrishabha Sankranti | May 15, 2026, Friday |
| Ganga Puja | May 25, 2026, Monday |
Bengali Festivals June 2026
| Festival | Day and Date |
| Mithuna Sankranti | June 15, 2026, Monday |
| Jamai Shashti | June 20, 2026, Saturday |
Bengali Festivals July 2026
| Festival | Day and Date |
| Ratha Jatra | July 16, 2026, Thursday |
| Karka Sankranti | July 16, 2026, Thursday |
| Guru Purnima | July 29, 2026, Wednesday |
Bengali Festivals August 2026
| Festival | Day and Date |
| Surya Grahan *Purna | August 12, 2026, Wednesday |
| Simha Sankranti | August 17, 2026, Monday |
| Rakhi Bandhan | August 28, 2026, Friday |
| Chandra Grahan *Anshika | August 28, 2026, Friday |
Bengali Festivals September 2026
| Festival | Day and Date |
| Nag Panchami | September 1, 2026, Tuesday |
| Krishna Janmashtami | September 4, 2026, Friday |
| Agastya Arghya | September 4, 2026, Friday |
| Ganesh Chaturthi | September 14, 2026, Monday |
| Vishwakarma Puja | September 17, 2026, Thursday |
| Kanya Sankranti | September 17, 2026, Thursday |
Bengali Festivals October 2026
| Festival | Day and Date |
| Mahalaya | October 10, 2026, Saturday |
| Kalparambha | October 16, 2026, Friday |
| Akal Bodhon | October 16, 2026, Friday |
| Durga Saptami | October 17, 2026, Saturday |
| Tula Sankranti | October 17, 2026, Saturday |
| Durga Ashtami | October 19, 2026, Monday |
| Maha Navami | October 20, 2026, Tuesday |
| Vijayadashami | October 21, 2026, Wednesday |
| Lakshmi Puja | October 25, 2026, Sunday |
Bengali Festivals November 2026
| Festival | Day and Date |
| Dhanteras | November 6, 2026, Friday |
| Dipabali | November 8, 2026, Sunday |
| Kali Puja | November 8, 2026, Sunday |
| Bhai Phonta | November 11, 2026, Wednesday |
| Chhath Puja | November 15, 2026, Sunday |
| Vrishchika Sankranti | November 16, 2026, Monday |
| Jagaddhatri Puja | November 18, 2026, Wednesday |
Bengali Festivals December 2026
| Festival | Day and Date |
| Dhanu Sankranti | December 16, 2026, Wednesday |
Complete Bengali Festivals List 2026 (Highlights)
- Poila Boishakh
- Durga Puja
- Kali Puja
- Diwali
- Saraswati Puja
- Jagaddhatri Puja
- Dol Purnima
- Rath Yatra
- Charak Puja
Final Thoughts on Bengali Calendar 2026
The 2026 Bengali calendar beautifully blends devotion, culture, and seasonal harmony. By following the Bengali festivals 2026, families can celebrate each occasion with proper rituals, maintain traditions, and stay spiritually aligned throughout the year.
Whether you are planning Durga Puja pandal visits, preparing for Saraswati Puja, or welcoming the new year with Poila Boishakh, this calendar is your complete spiritual guide.
