Bengali Calendar 2026–2027
Explore the Bengali Calendar 2026–2027 with Bengali months (বৈশাখ, জ্যৈষ্ঠ, আশ্বিন), Tithi transitions, Durga Puja 2026 dates, Poila Boishakh, Kali Puja, Saraswati Puja, and Ekadashi schedules.
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Gregorian: Monday, August 17, 2026
August 2026(Agrahayan অগ্রহায়ণ)
Navigate through monthly Bengali dates, tithis, and festival schedules.
August 2026
Upcoming Festivals
2026Saraswati Puja / Basant Panchami
সরস্বতী পূজাMaha Shivaratri
মহা শিবরাত্রিDol Purnima / Gaura Purnima (Holi)
দোল পূর্ণিমাCharak Puja & Neel Puja
চরক পূজা ও নীল পূজাPoila Boishakh (Bengali New Year 1433)
পহেলা বৈশাখ (১৪৩৩ বঙ্গাব্দ)Rabindra Jayanti
রবীন্দ্র জয়ন্তীJamai Sasthi
জামাই ষষ্ঠীRath Yatra
রথযাত্রাJanmashtami
জন্মাষ্টমীVishwakarma Puja
বিশ্বকর্মা পূজাImportant Observances in August 20260 Events
No major holidays or festivals listed for this specific filter in August 2026.
Calendar at a Glance (2026)
Click any month to jump calendarUnderstanding Tithi & Panjika in the Bengali Calendar
Unlike standard civil calendars, the Indian Bengali Panjika is deeply astronomical. Religious festivals such as Durga Puja, Kali Puja, and Kojagari Lakshmi Puja depend on exact Tithi (lunar day) transitions rather than fixed clock hours.
The 12 Bengali Months (১২ বাংলা মাস)
Boishakh (বৈশাখ)
First month of Bangabda. Poila Boishakh, Haal Khata (new ledger), and Kalbaishakhi summer storms.
Joishtho (জ্যৈষ্ঠ)
Peak summer. Season of juicy mangoes, lychees, Jamai Sasthi celebrations.
Asharh (আষাঢ়)
Rains arrive. Inspiration for Rabindranath Tagore poems, Rath Yatra festival.
Shrabon (শ্রাবণ)
Heavy monsoon. Sacred Shrabon Mondays for Lord Shiva, Manasa Puja, Jhulan Yatra.
Bhadro (ভাদ্র)
Kashphool begins blooming. Janmashtami, Tal Navami, Bhaluka Puja.
Ashwin (আশ্বিন)
Grandest month in Bengal. Mahalaya, Sharadiya Durga Puja, Kojagari Lakshmi Puja.
Kartik (কার্তিক)
Kali Puja, Diwali lights, Jagaddhatri Puja, Kartik Puja, Bhaiphota (Bhai Dooj).
Agrahayan (অগ্রহায়ণ)
Nabanna (new harvest festival), winter sweet date-palm jaggery (Nolen Gur).
Poush (পৌষ)
Poush Parbon, Pithe Puli making, Gangasagar Mela on Makar Sankranti.
Magh (মাঘ)
Saraswati Puja (Basant Panchami), yellow attire, spring warmth returning.
Falgun (ফাল্গুন)
Dol Purnima (Holi), colorful Abir play, spring breeze.
Chaitra (চৈত্র)
Chaitra Sale shopping, Charak Puja, Neel Shasthi, year-end Gajan rituals.
Verified Bengali Puja & Festival Dates (2026–2027)
| Festival / Puja | Bengali Name | Date (2026) | Date (2027) | Panjika Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poila Boishakh | পহেলা বৈশাখ | Apr 15, 2026 | Apr 15, 2027 | Bengali New Year Day (Bangabda 1433 & 1434). Haal Khata ledger ritual. |
| Mahalaya | মহালয়া | Oct 10, 2026 | Sep 29, 2027 | Beginning of Debi Paksha and ancestral Tarpan rituals. |
| Durga Puja (Sasthi–Dashami) | দুর্গা পূজা | Oct 16 – 20, 2026 | Oct 6 – 9, 2027 | Grand autumnal worship of Goddess Durga across Bengal. |
| Kojagari Lakshmi Puja | লক্ষ্মী পূজা | Oct 25, 2026 | Oct 14, 2027 | Full moon night worship of Goddess Lakshmi. |
| Kali Puja & Diwali | কালী পূজা | Nov 8, 2026 | Oct 29, 2027 | Midnight worship of Goddess Kali and Deepavali lights. |
Today's Bengali Panjika Date
১ ভাদ্র, ১৪৩৩Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the Bengali calendar 2026–2027?▼
The Bengali calendar 2026–2027 is the traditional lunisolar regional calendar used across West Bengal, Tripura, and Indian Bengali communities. It covers Bangabda years 1433 and 1434, displaying Bengali months (Boishakh to Chaitra), Tithi, Ekadashi, and major Pujas.
What Bengali year (Bangabda) corresponds to 2026?▼
The year 2026 spans Bangabda 1433 (up to mid-April 2026) and Bangabda 1434 (beginning on Poila Boishakh / April 15, 2027).
When is Poila Boishakh in 2026?▼
Poila Boishakh (Bengali New Year 1433) in the Indian Bengali Panjika calendar falls on April 15, 2026.
What are the 12 Bengali months?▼
The 12 Bengali months are Boishakh (বৈশাখ), Joishtho (জ্যৈষ্ঠ), Asharh (আষাঢ়), Shrabon (শ্রাবণ), Bhadro (ভাদ), Ashwin (আশ্বিন), Kartik (কার্তিক), Agrahayan (অগ্রহায়ণ), Poush (পৌষ), Magh (মাঘ), Falgun (ফাল্গুন), and Chaitra (চৈত্র).
What is Bengali Panjika?▼
Bengali Panjika (পঞ্জিকা) is the traditional Hindu astronomical almanac that calculates auspicious timings, Tithi, Nakshatra, Yoga, Karana, Ekadashi dates, and ceremonial Puja schedules.
Why can Bengali festival dates differ by location?▼
Bengali festival dates depend on local solar sunrise/sunset and Tithi transition timings. Additionally, different Panjika traditions (such as Vishuddha Siddhanta vs Surya Siddhanta) may calculate exact Tithi boundaries with slight variations.
Is the Bengali calendar the same as the Bangladesh Bangla calendar?▼
No. The Indian Bengali calendar follows the traditional astronomical solar Panjika system where month lengths vary year to year. Bangladesh uses a revised civil calendar where month lengths and Pohela Boishakh (fixed on April 14) follow fixed civil rules.