Today Bengali Date
The traditional Bengali calendar (Bangabda) used in West Bengal, Tripura and Assam follows Surya Siddhanta solar months. Bangladesh uses a separate reformed calendar.
Today's West Bengal Bengali date: 26 Bhadro 1433 BS.
আজকের বাংলা তারিখ in West Bengal is ২৬ ভাদ্র ১৪৩৩ বঙ্গাব্দ (26 Bhadro 1433 BS). Months begin the day after each sankranti; Poila Boishakh is usually 15 April. Bangladesh’s civil date today is 28 Bhadro 1433 BS (New Year 14 April). See the Poila Boishakh guide.
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Frequently asked questions
What is today’s Bengali date in West Bengal?
Today’s traditional West Bengal Bangabda date is 26 Bhadro 1433 BS (২৬ ভাদ্র ১৪৩৩ বঙ্গাব্দ). This follows Surya Siddhanta solar months used in Kolkata panjikas.
Why is the Bengali date different in West Bengal and Bangladesh?
West Bengal keeps the traditional sidereal calendar with variable month lengths. Bangladesh uses a reformed solar calendar (fixed month lengths, New Year on 14 April). Today that civil date is 28 Bhadro 1433 BS, which can differ by a day or two.
When is Poila Boishakh in West Bengal?
Poila Boishakh (1 Boishakh) is usually 15 April in West Bengal and Tripura and is a public holiday there. Bangladesh observes Pohela Boishakh on 14 April. The two new years are related but not the same calendar rule.
How is the Bangabda year calculated?
The Bangabda epoch is 593/594 CE. After Poila Boishakh, subtract 593 from the Gregorian year; before it, subtract 594. Today that year is 1433 BS.
Does the Bengali day start at midnight?
In the traditional panjika the day runs from sunrise to sunrise. Civil Bangabda dates on this site follow IST calendar days, with each new month starting the day after the corresponding sankranti.