Bengali Festival Calendar 2026: January to December
Bengali festivals are a beautiful blend of devotion, seasonal transitions, and community celebrations. Every month in the Bengali calendar brings sacred observances, vibrant pujas, and moments of reflection that connect generations to their spiritual roots.
To help you plan your year with devotion and ease, Pujalane.com presents the complete Bengali Festival Calendar for 2026, covering all major rituals and celebrations from January to December. Save the dates and prepare for a spiritually fulfilling year ahead.
January 2026 festivals
Poush Sankranti / Makar Sankranti – January 14, Wednesday
Marks the Sun’s transition into Capricorn. Celebrated with holy baths, charity, and traditional foods like pitha and payesh.
Gangasagar Mela – January 14–15
A sacred pilgrimage where devotees take a holy dip at the confluence of the Ganga and the Bay of Bengal.
February 2026 festivals
Saraswati Puja – February 2, Monday
Dedicated to Goddess Saraswati, the deity of knowledge, music, and learning. Homes and educational institutions observe this day with devotion.
Vasant Panchami – February 2, Monday
Welcomes the spring season and is closely associated with Saraswati Puja.
March 2026 festivals
Dol Purnima / Holi – March 4, Wednesday
The festival of colours, joy, and unity. In Bengal, Dol Jatra is celebrated with devotion to Lord Krishna.
Charak Puja – March 21, Saturday
A traditional festival observed mainly in rural Bengal, symbolizing sacrifice and faith.
April 2026 festivals
Poila Boishakh (Bengali New Year) – April 15, Wednesday
A joyous beginning of the Bengali New Year with new clothes, prayers, and festive meals.
Mesho Sankranti – April 14, Tuesday
The solar transition that precedes Poila Boishakh.
Hanuman Jayanti – April 21, Tuesday
Celebrated with devotion, prayers, and chanting of Hanuman Chalisa.
May 2026 festivals
Akshaya Tritiya – May 19, Tuesday
An auspicious day for new beginnings, charity, and spiritual activities.
Buddha Purnima – May 23, Saturday
Marks the birth, enlightenment, and nirvana of Lord Buddha.
June 2026 festivals
Mithuna Sankranti – June 15, Monday
A solar transition day observed with ritual bathing and prayers.
Ratha Jatra – June 23, Tuesday
The grand chariot festival of Lord Jagannath, celebrated with devotion and vibrant processions.
July 2026 festivals
Guru Purnima – July 29, Wednesday
A sacred day to honour teachers, mentors, and spiritual guides.
Karka Sankranti – July 16, Thursday
Marks the Sun’s movement into Cancer and the beginning of Dakshinayana.
August 2026 festivals
Raksha Bandhan – August 28, Friday
Celebrates the bond of love and protection between siblings.
Janmashtami (Smarta) – September 3, Thursday
Janmashtami (ISKCON) – September 4, Friday
Celebrating the birth of Lord Krishna with fasting, bhajans, and midnight pujas.
Simha Sankranti – August 17, Monday
Observed with ritual bathing and prayers.
September 2026 festivals
Ganesh Chaturthi – September 14, Monday
The auspicious arrival of Lord Ganesha, worshipped for wisdom and new beginnings.
Vishwakarma Puja – September 16, Wednesday
Honouring the divine architect, especially by artisans and craftsmen.
Mahalaya – September 19, Saturday
The beginning of Devi Paksha and the spiritual invocation of Goddess Durga.
October 2026 festivals
Durga Saptami – October 20, Tuesday
Durga Ashtami – October 21, Wednesday
Maha Navami – October 22, Thursday
Vijayadashami – October 23, Friday
The grand celebration of Durga Puja, symbolizing the victory of good over evil.
Lakshmi Puja – October 27, Tuesday
Worship of Goddess Lakshmi for wealth, peace, and prosperity.
Kali Puja & Dipabali – October 30, Friday
A powerful night of devotion to Goddess Kali, celebrated alongside Diwali in Bengal.
Bhai Phonta – November 1, Sunday
A loving sibling ritual similar to Bhai Dooj.
November 2026 festivals
Jagaddhatri Puja – November 6, Friday
Celebrated mainly in Chandannagar and Krishnanagar, highlighting strength and serenity.
Vrishchika Sankranti – November 16, Monday
Solar transition into Scorpio, observed with religious rituals.
December 2026 festivals
Dhanu Sankranti – December 16, Wednesday
The Sun enters Sagittarius, marking an auspicious time for charity and spiritual discipline.
Paush Month Begins
A spiritually significant period in the Bengali calendar.
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