Hindu/Vedic
Dol Jatra
Tuesday, 3 March 2026
Vaishnava spring festival especially associated with Radha-Krishna worship.
West Bengal · Assam · Odisha
Traditions · Seasons · Community
Festivals in West Bengal 2026
India’s celebrations, regional traditions and annual holiday notifications.
7 festivals
Hindu/Vedic
Poila Boishakh
Wednesday, 15 April 2026
Bengali New Year celebrating renewal, commerce, family and cultural heritage.
West Bengal
Hindu/Vedic
Durga Puja
Date not yet verified
Celebrates Durga's victory over Mahishasura and the triumph of dharma. Worship, community gatherings and cultural events are especially prominent in eastern India.
West Bengal · Assam · Odisha · Tripura
Hindu/Vedic
Kali Puja
Date not yet verified
Night worship of Goddess Kali coinciding with the principal Diwali night.
West Bengal · Assam · Odisha
Government holiday status varies by year, jurisdiction and organisation. Holiday information shown here is based on the cited government notification. Please verify the latest notification where required.