Pohela Boishakh 2026

Pohela Boishakh or Bengali New Year is celebrated on April 14, 2026 in the South Asian region of Bengal and among Bengali communities in Indian states like Tripura and Assam. Pohela Boishakh is the first day of the New Year regarding the Bangla Calendar, a solar calendar used in the region of Bengal. This special day of the year is celebrated by all Bengalis irrespective of religion or regional differences. On Pohela Boishakh the people welcome the New Year in hope for goodwill, prosperity and peace.