📅 Poila Boishakh 2026 – Key Details
| Element | Details |
|---|---|
| Festival Name | Poila Boishakh / Nobo Borsho / Bengali New Year |
| Date | 15 April 2026 (Wednesday) |
| Region | West Bengal, Bangladesh, Tripura, Assam (Barak Valley) |
| Calendar | Beginning of Bengali Year 1433 (Bangabda) |
🌅 Panchang for Poila Boishakh – 15 April 2026
| Element | Details |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:28 AM |
| Sunset | 06:14 PM |
| Tithi | Tritiya Tithi (Till 02:40 AM, April 16) |
| Nakshatra | Krittika |
| Yoga | Vajra (after 02:52 PM) |
| Karana | Gara |
| Solar Month | Mesha Sankranti / Boishakh Begins |
| Auspicious Time | Morning Puja: 06:00 AM – 10:00 AM |
| Special | First day of Bengali Year (Bangabda 1433) |
🎉 What is Poila Boishakh?
Poila Boishakh (or Nobo Borsho) marks the Bengali New Year, celebrated with great enthusiasm in West Bengal and Bangladesh.
“Pohela Boishakh” literally means the first day of the month Boishakh, which begins the Bengali traditional calendar year.
It is a day of:
- New beginnings
- Cultural celebrations
- Gratitude
- Community bonding
- Worship for prosperity
Businesses also observe Hal Khata, opening new account books for the year.
🌺 Rituals & Traditions of Poila Boishakh
1️⃣ Morning Snan & Prayers
People begin the day early with a sacred bath followed by puja rituals for peace, health, and prosperity.
2️⃣ Visiting Temples
Devotees visit temples like:
- Kalighat Temple
- Dakshineswar Kali Temple
- Tarapith
- Chatteshwari Temple (BD)
Special pujas, havans, and arti are performed.
3️⃣ Hal Khata Ceremony
This traditional business custom includes:
- Opening new account books
- Lakshmi–Ganesha Puja
- Inviting customers
- Offering sweets and “shubho nobo borsho” wishes
This ritual symbolizes financial growth and good fortune.
4️⃣ Cultural Celebrations
- Rabindra Sangeet programs
- Traditional Bengali dance
- Folk arts, fairs, and processions
Communities gather for Boishakhi Melas across Bengal.
5️⃣ Traditional Foods
The festival feast includes:
- Luchi–Aloo Dum
- Pulao
- Cholar Dal
- Shorshe Ilish
- Misti Doi
- Sandesh, Rosogolla, Payesh
- Panta Bhat (Bangladesh)
Food celebrates abundance and bonding.
✨ Significance of Poila Boishakh
🌞 1. New Beginnings
Represents renewal in nature and life as summer begins.
🧮 2. Cultural Identity
Strengthens Bengali heritage, literature, and traditions.
💰 3. Economic Prosperity
Hal Khata symbolizes hopeful financial beginnings.
🕉 4. Spiritual Purification
Puja rituals remove negativity and attract blessings for the year.
📖 about Poila Boishakh, also known as Nobo Borsho
Poila Boishakh, also known as Nobo Borsho, is a vibrant celebration that marks the New Year for Bengali communities worldwide. Falling on the first day of Boishakh, it aligns with the solar transition into Aries, making it both a cultural and astronomical festival.
The day begins with the gentle sounds of conch shells, morning prayers, and temple visits. Many households prepare the auspicious “Griha Lakshmi Puja” to welcome prosperity. Markets and neighborhoods come alive with Boishakhi fairs, showcasing traditional crafts, music, dance, and folk performances.
One of the most iconic customs is the Hal Khata ceremony, especially in West Bengal and Bangladesh. Traders open fresh ledger books, seeking divine blessings for success in the coming year. Customers are invited with sweets and greetings, reinforcing community relationships.
From traditional clothing—like red-white sarees and panjabis—to delightful festive foods, Poila Boishakh is a celebration of joy, gratitude, unity, and cultural pride. It marks the start of a hopeful new journey filled with blessings and new aspirations.
Panchang Official