📅 Monthly Bengali Calendar (2026) – Important Puja and Fasting Days
Bengali life revolves around festivals, rituals, and auspicious days. Each month brings new celebrations guided by the traditional Bengali Panjika. Whether you’re a devotee, purohit, or event planner, knowing the important Puja and fasting days for 2026 will help you stay prepared. Here’s your complete month-by-month guide based on Bengali Year 1433.
🌸 Boishakh (April – May 2026)
The Bengali New Year (Pohela Boishakh) starts this month with joy and new beginnings.
Major Days:
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Pohela Boishakh – 14 April 2026
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Akshaya Tritiya – 22 April 2026
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Buddha Purnima – 12 May 2026
Fasting begins for prosperity and good harvest. Many families perform Lakshmi Puja and Sital Sasthi.
🌼 Jyoishtho (May – June 2026)
This hot summer month celebrates divine motherhood.
Major Days:
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Sabitri Brata – 26 May 2026
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Ganga Dussehra – 5 June 2026
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Jagannath Snan Yatra – 10 June 2026
Women observe fasts for family well-being and blessings from Goddess Ganga.
🌻 Asharh (June – July 2026)
Rain and devotion go hand in hand in Asharh.
Major Days:
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Rath Yatra – 4 July 2026
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Guru Purnima – 19 July 2026
This month honors teachers and spiritual gurus. Many devotees start Somvar Vrata fasting for Lord Shiva.
🌾 Shraban (July – August 2026)
Shraban is dedicated to Lord Shiva.
Major Days:
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Nag Panchami – 23 July 2026
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Shravan Mondays (every Monday)
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Raksha Bandhan – 10 August 2026
Fasting every Monday is believed to fulfill heartfelt wishes. Temples glow with chants of “Har Har Mahadev.”
🍁 Bhadro (August – September 2026)
This month celebrates divine mothers.
Major Days:
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Krishna Janmashtami – 16 August 2026
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Vishwakarma Puja – 17 September 2026
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Rishi Panchami – 8 September 2026
Homes and factories worship Vishwakarma for success and safety.
🍂 Ashwin (September – October 2026)
The grandest time for every Bengali — Durga Puja!
Major Days:
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Mahalaya – 5 October 2026
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Durga Puja (Saptami to Dashami) – 11–14 October 2026
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Kojagori Lakshmi Puja – 26 October 2026
Every home, city, and village celebrates with lights, devotion, and joy.
🌕 Kartik (October – November 2026)
This peaceful month celebrates Kali Puja and Diwali.
Major Days:
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Kali Puja & Diwali – 7 November 2026
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Bhai Phonta – 9 November 2026
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Kartik Purnima – 23 November 2026
People light diyas, fast, and seek divine protection and blessings.
🌾 Agrahayan to Chaitra (November 2026 – March 2027)
These months include:
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Rash Yatra, Saraswati Puja, Maha Shivaratri, Dol Purnima, and Charak Puja
Each brings devotion, color, and community togetherness — completing the sacred Bengali year cycle.
✨ Final Thoughts
The Bengali Calendar 2026 (Bengali Year 1433) is filled with festivals, each carrying its spiritual and cultural value. Keeping track of Puja and fasting days helps families plan rituals ahead and stay connected with tradition.
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