Bengali New Year 2026 (Pohela Boishakh 1433): Date, Time, Holiday, and Celebration Details
“Pohela” means “first” and “Boishakh” is the first month of the Bengali year. The festival signifies the beginning of the new agricultural and financial year, celebrated with music, food, and traditional customs.
📅 Bengali New Year 2026 Date and Time
In 2026, Bengali New Year (Pohela Boishakh 1433) will be celebrated on Tuesday,
April 14, 2026.
According to the Bengali Panjika (calendar),
this marks the first sunrise of the year Bengali Year 1433.
- Date: April 14, 2026 (Tuesday)
- Bengali Year: 1433
- Sunrise: Around 5:30 AM (varies by region)
- Tithi: Pohela Boishakh begins with sunrise
It is a day to wear new clothes, greet everyone with “Shubho Noboborsho” (Happy New Year), and start afresh with good intentions.
🎉 Bengali New Year 2026 Holiday
Pohela Boishakh 2026 will be observed as a public holiday in Bangladesh and West Bengal (India).
Schools, offices, and banks remain closed as people participate in cultural events, fairs, and prayers for prosperity.
- Holiday Type: Public Holiday
- Regions Observed: West Bengal, Bangladesh, Tripura, Assam (Barak Valley)
- Banks and government offices: Closed
📆 Bengali New Year 2026 Calendar (Bengali Year 1433)
The Bengali calendar consists of 12 months, beginning with Boishakh and ending with Chaitra.
The months of Bengali Year 1433 will be as follows:
- Boishakh
- Joishtho
- Ashar
- Srabon
- Bhadro
- Ashwin
- Kartik
- Agrahayon
- Poush
- Magh
- Falgun
- Chaitra
Each month corresponds roughly to a month in the Gregorian calendar and includes several important Bengali festivals.
🪔 How Bengali New Year 2026 is Celebrated
Bengali New Year is a day of color, culture, and community.
People decorate homes with alpana (rangoli), wear traditional outfits, and visit temples to pray for good fortune.
Popular traditions include:
- Mangal Shobhajatra: A colorful procession symbolizing unity and peace,
- (UNESCO-recognized heritage).
- Hal Khata: Traders open new accounting books,
- seeking blessings for a prosperous business year.
- Feasts and sweets: Special dishes like panta bhat,
- ilish maach, and rosogolla are enjoyed.
- Cultural events: Rabindra Sangeet, dance, and poetry programs,
- Are organized in every corner of Bengal.
🌼 Bengali New Year 2026 Theme
Every year, the West Bengal Government and cultural organizations announce a theme highlighting unity, culture, or environmental harmony.
👉 The official theme for 2026 will be announced closer to the festival date — it usually promotes peace, inclusiveness, and Bengali heritage.
🕊️ Bengali New Year 2025 Recap
In 2025, Bengali New Year (Pohela Boishakh 1432) was celebrated on Monday, April 14, 2025.
The festival saw vibrant celebrations after years of subdued observances due to global issues.
It marked Bengali Year 1432 and inspired themes of renewal and community bonding.
📜 Bengali New Year 1430, 1432, and 1433 Overview
| Bengali Year | Gregorian Year | Pohela Boishakh Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1430 | 2023 | April 15, 2023 |
| 1432 | 2025 | April 14, 2025 |
| 1433 | 2026 | April 14, 2026 |
💌 Bengali New Year 2025 & 2026 Wishes
Here are some beautiful wishes to share with your loved ones:
🌸 In Bengali:
- শুঠনববর্ষ! নতুন বছরে আপনার জীবনে সুখ, শান্তি ও সমৃদ্ধি আসুক।
- আগামীর দিন হোক আনন্দে à¦à¦°া, শুঠনববর্ষ ১৪৩৩!
🌺 In English:
- Wishing you happiness, prosperity, and peace this Pohela Boishakh 2026!
- May this Bengali New Year 1433 bring joy and success to your life.
🕉️ Interesting Facts about Pohela Boishakh
- The Bengali calendar was reformed during Emperor Akbar’s reign to simplify tax collection.
- The Mangal Shobhajatra festival was recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2016.
- Pohela Boishakh is one of the few secular festivals celebrated across communities in Bengal.
❓ FAQs – Bengali New Year 2026
- Q1. When is Bengali New Year 2026?
- ➡ April 14, 2026 (Tuesday)
- Q2. What is Pohela Boishakh?
- ➡ It’s the first day of the Bengali calendar, celebrated as New Year.
- Q3. Is Bengali New Year a public holiday?
- ➡ Yes, it’s a public holiday in West Bengal, Bangladesh, and Tripura.
- Q4. What is the Bengali year in 2026?
- ➡ Bengali Year 1433.
- Q5. What are common Bengali New Year greetings?
- ➡ “Shubho Noboborsho” or “Happy Bengali New Year!”