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 Sankranti
Marks the harvest season, celebrated with sweets made of jaggery and sesame. - January 15 (Wednesday) – Magh Bihu
Harvest festival of Assam, also celebrated by Bengalis with feasting and bonfires.
February 2025
- February 2 (Sunday) – Saraswati Puja
Dedicated to Goddess Saraswati, symbolizing wisdom, learning, and the arts. - February 12 (Wednesday) – Kumbha Sankranti
A solar transition day that marks the movement of the Sun into Aquarius. - February 26 (Wednesday) – Maha Shivaratri
Night of Lord Shiva, observed with fasting and prayers.
March 2025
- March 14 (Friday) – Meena Sankranti & Dol Purnima
Dol 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 Navami
Celebrates the birth of Lord Rama. - April 14 (Monday) – Solar New Year, Mesha Sankranti
Hindu 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 Tritiya
Auspicious day for new beginnings and purchases.
May 2025
- May 9 (Friday) – Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti
Birth anniversary of Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore, celebrated with songs, poetry, and cultural events. - May 12 (Monday) – Buddha Purnima
Marks the birth, enlightenment, and death of Lord Buddha. - May 14 (Wednesday) – Vrishabha Sankranti
June 2025
- June 5 (Thursday) – Ganga Puja
Worship of River Ganga for purity and blessings. - June 15 (Sunday) – Mithuna Sankranti
Solar transition day. - June 27 (Friday) – Ratha Jatra
Chariot festival dedicated to Lord Jagannath.
July 2025
- July 10 (Thursday) – Guru Purnima
Day to honor teachers and spiritual gurus. - July 16 (Wednesday) – Karka Sankranti
August 2025
- August 9 (Saturday) – Rakhi Bandhan
Celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters. - August 13 (Wednesday) – Nag Panchami
Dedicated to serpent deities. - August 15 (Friday) – Krishna Janmashtami
Birth of Lord Krishna. - August 16 (Saturday) – Janmashtami (ISKCON)
ISKCON’s celebration of Krishna’s birth. - August 17 (Sunday) – Simha Sankranti
Solar transition day. - August 27 (Wednesday) – Ganesh Chaturthi
Festival of Lord Ganesha. - August 30 (Saturday) – Agastya Arghya
September 2025
- September 7 (Sunday) – Chandra Grahan (Lunar Eclipse)
- September 17 (Wednesday) – Kanya Sankranti & Vishwakarma Puja
Honors Lord Vishwakarma, the divine architect. - September 21 (Sunday) – Mahalaya
Marks the beginning of Durga Puja rituals, invoking the Goddess. - September 22 (Monday) – Surya Grahan (Solar Eclipse)
- September 28 (Sunday) – Kalparambha, Akal Bodhon
Commencement 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 Puja
Worship of Goddess Lakshmi for prosperity. - October 17 (Friday) – Tula Sankranti
- October 18 (Saturday) – Dhanteras
Day for purchasing gold and silver. - October 20 (Monday) – Kali Puja, Diwali
Dedicated to Goddess Kali, coinciding with Diwali. - October 23 (Thursday) – Bhai Phonta
Celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters. - October 27 (Monday) – Chhath Puja
Worship of the Sun God. - October 31 (Friday) – Jagaddhatri Puja
Honors 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.
