The 2025 Bengali Festivals Calendar is more than just a list of holidays—it is a cultural journey into the vibrant traditions of Bengal. Rooted in the Bengali Ponjika (পঞ্জিকা), which follows the Surya Siddhanta and Bisuddha Siddhanta for planetary calculations, this calendar guides Bengalis across West Bengal, Tripura, Assam, and Bangladesh in planning their year of rituals, pujas, and celebrations.
The Bengali year begins with Pohela Boishakh (Bengali New Year) in April, and continues with festivals like Saraswati Puja, Durga Puja, Kali Puja, Bhai Phonta, Dol Purnima, and more. Every festival is tied to rich traditions, astronomy, and deep spirituality, making it an integral part of Bengali culture.
Below is the complete month-wise list of Bengali festivals in 2025 along with their cultural significance.
2025 Bengali Festivals Calendar – Dates & Significance
January 2025
January 14 (Tuesday) – Makara SankrantiMarks the harvest season, celebrated with sweets made of jaggery and sesame.
January 15 (Wednesday) – Magh BihuHarvest festival of Assam, also celebrated by Bengalis with feasting and bonfires.
February 2025
February 2 (Sunday) – Saraswati PujaDedicated to Goddess Saraswati, symbolizing wisdom, learning, and the arts.
February 12 (Wednesday) – Kumbha SankrantiA solar transition day that marks the movement of the Sun into Aquarius.
February 26 (Wednesday) – Maha ShivaratriNight of Lord Shiva, observed with fasting and prayers.
March 2025
March 14 (Friday) – Meena Sankranti & Dol PurnimaDol Purnima, the festival of colors, is associated with Lord Krishna.
March 14 (Friday) – Chandra Grahan (Lunar Eclipse)A celestial event considered spiritually significant.
March 29 (Saturday) – Surya Grahan (Solar Eclipse)
April 2025
April 6 (Sunday) – Rama NavamiCelebrates the birth of Lord Rama.
April 14 (Monday) – Solar New Year, Mesha SankrantiHindu solar new year.
April 15 (Tuesday) – Pohela Boishakh (Bengali New Year)Beginning of the Bengali calendar, marked with processions, fairs, and cultural programs.
April 30 (Wednesday) – Akshaya TritiyaAuspicious day for new beginnings and purchases.
May 2025
May 9 (Friday) – Rabindranath Tagore JayantiBirth anniversary of Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore, celebrated with songs, poetry, and cultural events.
May 12 (Monday) – Buddha PurnimaMarks the birth, enlightenment, and death of Lord Buddha.
May 14 (Wednesday) – Vrishabha Sankranti
June 2025
June 5 (Thursday) – Ganga PujaWorship of River Ganga for purity and blessings.
June 15 (Sunday) – Mithuna SankrantiSolar transition day.
June 27 (Friday) – Ratha JatraChariot festival dedicated to Lord Jagannath.
July 2025
July 10 (Thursday) – Guru PurnimaDay to honor teachers and spiritual gurus.
July 16 (Wednesday) – Karka Sankranti
August 2025
August 9 (Saturday) – Rakhi BandhanCelebrates the bond between brothers and sisters.
August 13 (Wednesday) – Nag PanchamiDedicated to serpent deities.
August 15 (Friday) – Krishna JanmashtamiBirth of Lord Krishna.
August 16 (Saturday) – Janmashtami (ISKCON)ISKCON’s celebration of Krishna’s birth.
August 17 (Sunday) – Simha SankrantiSolar transition day.
August 27 (Wednesday) – Ganesh ChaturthiFestival of Lord Ganesha.
August 30 (Saturday) – Agastya Arghya
September 2025
September 7 (Sunday) – Chandra Grahan (Lunar Eclipse)
September 17 (Wednesday) – Kanya Sankranti & Vishwakarma PujaHonors Lord Vishwakarma, the divine architect.
September 21 (Sunday) – MahalayaMarks the beginning of Durga Puja rituals, invoking the Goddess.
September 22 (Monday) – Surya Grahan (Solar Eclipse)
September 28 (Sunday) – Kalparambha, Akal BodhonCommencement of Durga Puja rituals.
September 29 (Monday) – Durga Saptami
September 30 (Tuesday) – Durga Ashtami
October 2025
October 1 (Wednesday) – Maha Navami
October 2 (Thursday) – Vijayadashami (Dashami)Immersion of Goddess Durga idols, symbolizing her return to Kailash.
October 6 (Monday) – Lakshmi PujaWorship of Goddess Lakshmi for prosperity.
October 17 (Friday) – Tula Sankranti
October 18 (Saturday) – DhanterasDay for purchasing gold and silver.
October 20 (Monday) – Kali Puja, DiwaliDedicated to Goddess Kali, coinciding with Diwali.
October 23 (Thursday) – Bhai PhontaCelebrates the bond between brothers and sisters.
October 27 (Monday) – Chhath PujaWorship of the Sun God.
October 31 (Friday) – Jagaddhatri PujaHonors Goddess Jagaddhatri, symbolizing divine strength.
November 2025
November 16 (Sunday) – Vrishchika Sankranti
December 2025
December 16 (Tuesday) – Dhanu Sankranti
Significance of the Bengali Festivals Calendar
The 2025 Bengali Festivals Calendar is not just about marking dates—it reflects the rhythm of Bengali life. From Pohela Boishakh’s new beginnings to Durga Puja’s grandeur and Kali Puja’s spiritual energy, these festivals keep alive the cultural, spiritual, and seasonal traditions of Bengal.
Whether in West Bengal, Assam, Tripura, or among Bengali communities worldwide, these celebrations bring families together, foster devotion, and create unforgettable memories.
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